15 Monday Jun 2020
Posted in breakfast & brunch, desserts, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, salads, side dishes
Peach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad with Orange Vinaigrette.
Something special happens when the warm orange vinaigrette meets the sliced peaches and berries. Something really special. This wonderful Peach, Berry & Basil Fruit Salad is sweet and sexy enough to be served as dessert. I say let ’em eat dessert for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Continue reading »
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15 Monday Jun 2020
Posted in dressings & marinades, healthy choices, love to cook, salads, side dishes, vegetarian
As the hot summer weather approaches we’ll be looking for some cool & simple dinner options. Two ripe avocados and herb pots blooming with fresh flavors were the inspiration for this Quartered Salad {with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette}. Here’s a sneak peek at this year’s herb gardens. Continue reading »
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01 Monday Jun 2020
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian, Weight Watchers
I discovered a couple things from this recipe. Greek Yogurt makes a pretty darn good substitute for mayonnaise IF you are adding some punchy flavors to it….like cumin, coriander, and orange juice & zest. That’s exactly what makes up the delicious dressing for this Apple Fennel Slaw. Continue reading »
11,763 total views, 9 views today
11 Monday May 2020
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, international, love to cook, lunch bowls, seafood, Weight Watchers
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avocado, crab legs, cucumber, radish, rice, sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce, spinach, sriracha
I hope you’ve been enjoying my mini-series on Lunch Bowls. I’m a bit obsessed with portion controlled meals. Mostly though, I’m quite fond of a theme.
It helps my brain get organized.
We recently celebrated National Crabmeat Day. When Bowl Week meets Crabmeat a California Roll Lunch Bowl is born. Continue reading »
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05 Tuesday May 2020
Posted in healthy choices, international, love to cook, seafood
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brown sugar, garlic, radish, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, sea scallops, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar pea pods, udon noodles
We found such a bargain on Sea Scallops. Great big juicy sea scallops. I believe the steep price tag is what keeps me from eating them every day. But I do love them. We bought eight (should have bought more) and decided to prepare them two ways. My choice was Asian Noodles with Seared Sea Scallops. Continue reading »
22,753 total views, 23 views today
15 Tuesday Oct 2019
Posted in chicken, gluten free, healthy choices, international, love to cook, soups, stews, chili
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chicken, chicken broth, cilantro, coconut milk, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, lemon grass, serrano pepper
I’m a bit smitten with everything about this soup. From the glorious broth, to the tender chicken, right through the lovely aromatics, Thai Coconut Chicken Soup is perfectly balanced. Continue reading »
5,789 total views, 1 views today
12 Friday Jul 2019
Posted in healthy choices, love to cook, side dishes, vegetarian
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Farmers Market Parmesan Herb Roasted Veggies
I’m so happy this time of year. There’s something so beautiful about fresh from the garden veggies and herbs. Throughout this past winter and spring we’ve been enjoying Parmesan Herb Roasted Potatoes. Why not show our baby squash and spring onions the same kind of love?! Continue reading »
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11 Thursday Jul 2019
Posted in healthy choices, love to cook, Share the Love, soups, stews, chili, vegetarian
The next time you visit your local Farmers Market have this recipe in the back of your mind. In fact if you arrive near the close of the market, which means the ‘prettiest’ veggies will have been picked over, you’ll often find farmers willing to let their remaining produce go at a reduced price. Perfect for making a giant batch of Farmers Market Minestrone Soup which allows you to {Share the Love}. Continue reading »
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18 Tuesday Jun 2019
Posted in healthy choices, love to cook, salads, soups, stews, chili, vegetarian
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I could hardly wait for today to finally get here. It’s opening day for our local Farmers’ Market. Every Wednesday and Saturday from now through October we will be buying our fresh produce from local farmers. I could hardly wait to get there, then I could hardly wait to leave so I could show off my bounty. Recipe inspiration came streaming through my mind as did recipes past where fresh vegetables transformed the dish. That’s when I decided to round-up all my Farmers’ Market Favorites in one post. Continue reading »
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04 Wednesday Nov 2015
Posted in healthy choices, love to cook, salads, vegetarian, Weight Watchers
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avocado, cucumber, fresh mint, lettuce, pita bread, pomegranate, scallion, sumac, Tomato
This salad. This Fattoush Salad is flavor love.
I was working hard to use ingredients already on hand. I may be a bit out of control. Pantry and freezer doors are…busting. So I went on offense and typed pita, lettuce, mint, tomato into my search engine field.
Kabam!!! Pow!! Fattoush! Continue reading »
3,651 total views, 1 views today