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,…
Kalamata Olive and Caper Hummus
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…
Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce – Pasta Al Pomodoro
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…
Garlic Scape Pesto and Swiss Chard Garlic Scape Pesto
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…
Seven Layer Dip Recipe
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…
Arugula Tomato Salad and Arugula Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad with Lemon Dressing Recipes
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…
Roasted Corn Avocado Black Bean 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,…
Two Easy Recipes for Salsa: Fresh Strawberry Salsa and Mango Avocado Pepper Salsa
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,…
Warm Roasted Garlic and Artichoke Dip/Spread Recipe
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…
Gluten Free Chinese Dumplings Recipe
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…
Super Sauces – Spinach Basil Pesto and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
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…
8 Ways To Add Fiber to Your Diet – A Smoky Black Bean Dip Recipe
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…
Fresh Berry Salad and a Creamy Raspberry Dressing Recipe
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…
Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
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…
Fireworks Black Bean Salsa Recipe
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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