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 »
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03 Friday Jul 2015
Posted in cocktails & coffees, love to cook
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It’s Independence Day weekend and that calls for a new cocktail recipe to celebrate.
Kiwi Mojito {with Agave Syrup}.
Shades of green with kiwi, lime and mint. There’s nothing like a rum cocktail to transport you squarely into a holiday weekend. Continue reading »
5,357 total views, 2 views today
15 Saturday Nov 2014
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From the minute I first spotted fresh cranberries in the market I knew a Cranberry Mojito was in my future. The perfect holiday cocktail or mocktail. Here’s how we make them. Continue reading »
7,877 total views, 4 views today
03 Thursday Apr 2014
Posted in appetizers, Asian, chicken, cooking for two, eat out of the fridge/pantry, love to cook
When life gives you Boston Bibb lettuce and chicken, the first thing that comes to mind are lettuce wraps. Our Chicken & Cashew Lettuce Wraps are a favorite but these Thai Larb Salad cups may have just inched them out in a popularity contest. Continue reading »
5,020 total views, 1 views today
20 Thursday Feb 2014
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carrots, cilantro, fresh mint, fresh parsley, green peas, ground beef, onion, rice, tomatoes
It was this Kicked Up Albóndiga Soup recipe from Hispanic Kitchen that first grabbed my attention. I knew instantly it would be a hit at our house when I read the recipe. We are on an undeniable meatball kick. I’m not sure what’s gotten into us, but it’s full out meatball mania around here. Continue reading »
38,042 total views, 8 views today
07 Wednesday Aug 2013
Posted in appetizers, love to cook, Mediterranean, sauces
Tzatziki Sauce.
This traditional Greek cucumber yogurt sauce is a key ingredient in a Lamb Gyro. It also makes a wonderful dip to pair with a fresh veggie platter. Served chilled, it’s so nice and light, yet full of flavor. The fresh mint, garlic, and lemon juice play oh so nicely together. I could go on. Instead I think you should make some…you’ll love it. Continue reading »
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22 Saturday Jun 2013
Posted in appetizers, healthy choices, love to cook, sauces, vegetarian, Weight Watchers
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agave nectar, fresh basil, fresh mint, lemon, peaches, shallot
25 Saturday May 2013
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Watermelon Salad. Simple, yet so refreshing. A perfect bite-sized summer appetizer.
Chilled seedless watermelon cubes, crumbled feta cheese, sprinkling of fine diced red onion, drizzle of balsamic glaze, garnished with mint leaves. Continue reading »
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02 Friday Nov 2012
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I think tonight is a great night for a Classic Mojito. I believe we’ve got a touch of Indian Summer breaking through what has been a crazy week of weather and my fresh mint is still thriving in it’s own private garden. Continue reading »
23,770 total views, 1 views today
