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Basil Garlic Scape Pesto and Broccoli with Toasted Garlic Olive Oil

June 25, 2011 by Jeanette 21 Comments

  Whole Grain Pasta with Basil Garlic Scape Pesto This week, when I picked up CSA Box #3, I noticed the box was considerably fuller than the first two boxes. It’s always a fun surprise each week to see what’s inside. This week’s CSA box features sugar snap peas, basil, romaine lettuce, napa cabbage, broccoli,…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, gluten-free, Pasta and Noodles, vegan, vegetarian

Kalamata Olive and Caper Hummus

June 23, 2011 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Hummus with Kalamata Olives and Capers At a recent visit to the Farmer’s Market, I sampled some hummus with olives and capers and loved the Mediterranean flavors in this bean dip. I’ve made hummus many times, adding sun-dried tomatoes and sometimes, roasted garlic, but not this combination of Kalamata Olives and Capers.The briny flavors from…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, beans, dairy-free, dip, gluten-free, hummus, sauce, snack, vegan, vegetarian

Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce – Pasta Al Pomodoro

June 20, 2011 by Jeanette 24 Comments

Pasta Al Pomodoro is an easy homemade pasta sauce that is very kid-friendly. Pasta Al Pomodoro Now that my boys are done with school, there will be days when I will be making an extra meal, namely lunch. Although it might be easier just to make a sandwich, pasta with a simple spaghetti sauce takes just a…

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Filed Under: Dinner, dips and sauces, Pantry Recipe, Pasta and Noodles, vegetarian Tagged With: easy recipe

Garlic Scape Pesto and Swiss Chard Garlic Scape Pesto

June 15, 2011 by Jeanette 27 Comments

Garlic Scape Pesto and Swiss Chard Garlic Scape Pesto are two pesto recipes that will brighten up your summer dishes. Garlic scapes are one of the most unusual items I’ve learned to love at our local farmer’s market. Milder than garlic, but stronger than onion in flavor and scent, garlic scapes are wonderful in stir-fries…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian

Seven Layer Dip Recipe

June 13, 2011 by Jeanette 23 Comments

Seven Layer Dip

Seven Layer Dip is a crowd pleaser. This appetizer is a favorite for parties. Seven-Layer Dip, a Crowd-Pleaser This is my second month joining in on the fun with the Secret Recipe Club, created by Amanda of Amanda’s Cookin. This month there are over 100 food bloggers participating in the Secret Recipe Club. The idea behind…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Beans/Legumes, dips and sauces, gluten-free, snacks Tagged With: appetizer, easy appetizer recipe, entertaining, football snack, healthy snacks

Arugula Tomato Salad and Arugula Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad with Lemon Dressing Recipes

June 10, 2011 by Jeanette 13 Comments

Arugula Tomato Parmesan Salad with Lemon Olive Oil Dressing

This summer, I decided to join a Community Supported Agriculture group (“CSA”). A CSA allows consumers to buy local, seasonal produce directly from a farm. The way it works is simple: the farm offers a certain number of “shares” to the public. Consumers buy a share and are then the recipient of a box of…

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Filed Under: dips and sauces, Easter, gluten-free, salads, side dishes, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: arugula salad, csa, lemon dressing, roasted beets, tomatoes

Roasted Corn Avocado Black Bean Salsa

June 6, 2011 by Jeanette 35 Comments

Black Bean Corn Avocado Salsa

Roasted Corn Avocado Black Bean Salsa is delicious served as a dip, with tacos, or as an accompaniment to grilled chicken or grilled fish. Salsas are a favorite during the hot summer months. I always look forward to the first harvest of local corn at our farmer’s market. Although I love corn on the cob,…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, salads, snacks, vegan Tagged With: avocado, black beans, corn, dip, roasted corn, salsa

Two Easy Recipes for Salsa: Fresh Strawberry Salsa and Mango Avocado Pepper Salsa

May 2, 2011 by Jeanette 25 Comments

Fresh Strawberry Salsa Served on top of Simply Baked Salmon and Sauteed Spinach With the weather finally turning warming and the farmer’s market opening right around the corner, I can’t wait for the casual dinners that the coming months will bring. One of my favorite summer snacks is fresh salsa. Although I love tomato salsas,…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, snacks, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: allergy-free, avocado, dairy-free, gluten-free, mango, salsa, strawberry, vegan

Warm Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Dip/Spread Recipe

April 15, 2011 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Warm Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Spread on Whole Grain Toast with Roasted Red Pepper and Scallions I’ve been dreaming of making an garlic and artichoke dip like the one that I bought a while back from a specialty store. Imported from Italy, this little jar cost a bundle, but I was desperate to find a…

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Filed Under: appetizers, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, snacks, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: artichoke, dairy-free dip, substitute for mayonnaise

Gluten Free Chinese Dumplings Recipe

April 11, 2011 by Jeanette 93 Comments

Gluten Free Chinese Dumplings

These Gluten Free Chinese Dumplings will satisfy your dumpling craving even if you can’t eat wheat. Today, Chinese dumplings can easily be found in regular supermarkets and wholesale stores like Costco’s. I haven’t made homemade dumplings in a really long time since they are so readily available in our local Chinese grocery store. One of my…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Asian, Chinese New Year, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, snacks Tagged With: gluten free Chinese dumplings

Super Sauces – Spinach Basil Pesto and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

February 25, 2011 by Jeanette 5 Comments

My two “Super Sauces” are Spinach Basil Pesto and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce  Since my youngest is currently allergic to tomatoes, I’ve had to come up with alternative sauces to stand in for the tomato sauce I used to serve over his pasta and meatballs. Also, now that he’s on a gluten-free diet, I’ve been…

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Filed Under: Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, Pureed Food Diet, sauces, Special Diets, vegan, vegetarian

8 Ways To Add Fiber to Your Diet – A Smoky Black Bean Dip Recipe

December 10, 2010 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Many of you have heard by now that eating foods high in fiber is good for your health.  But why?  While eating a diet high in fiber is typically associated with relieving constipation, a high fiber diet can also help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.Fiber is found in plant based…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Beans/Legumes, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, snacks, vegan, vegetarian

Fresh Berry Salad and a Creamy Raspberry Dressing Recipe

November 29, 2010 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Fresh Berry Salad with Creamy Raspberry Dressing

This Fresh Berry Salad with Creamy Raspberry Dressing is bright, beautiful and so good for you. Salads are a great way to incorporate fruits, vegetables and nuts into a daily meal, especially berries, which are high in cancer-fighting phytochemicals such as anthocyanins, ellagic acid and pterostilbene. Recently, a friend invited me over for lunch and…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, dips and sauces, Easter, gluten-free, Holidays, salads, sauces, Thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: berry salad, blackberries, raspberries, raspberry dressing

Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

October 7, 2010 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Chimichurri sauce - an easy and versatile sauce that everyone should know how to make - serve over fish, chicken, steak or veggies

Chimichurri sauce is a versatile sauce that can dress up fish, chicken, steak or vegetables. When I first discovered chimichurri over seven years ago, I couldn’t believe I’d never had it before. My kids ordered skirt steak with chimichurri sauce at one of our favorite Cuban restaurants while on vacation in Sand Key, Florida. As…

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Filed Under: chicken, csa, dairy-free, Dinner, dips and sauces, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, sauces, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: chimichurri sauce, roasted chicken

Fireworks Black Bean Salsa Recipe

July 5, 2010 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

FIreworks Black Bean Dip

Fireworks Black Bean Salsa is a healthy delicious dip that is perfect for a snack or for entertaining. I started this blog because I was interested in sharing recipes I was cooking for cancer patients. This dip is one of the first anti-cancer recipes I shared on my blog. I developed this Fireworks Black Bean…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Beans/Legumes, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, salads, vegan, vegetables Tagged With: anticancer, black beans, cancer fighting, mango, red pepper, salsa

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