A zucchini recipe that can make a zucchini lover out of anyone! A special thanks to Wil and Lil for sharing the abundance of their garden! What an incredible haul from their nectarine tree, apple tree, zucchini and squash plants. While the picture doesn’t do the larger zucchini justice, trust me when I say it’s … Continue reading
I just had to follow up Amelia’s awesome storing basil experiment post with this very quick, basic and popular salad that is super refreshing, yet satisfing in the summertime. Caprese Salad 1 large tomato, sliced into 1/4 inch slices 1 pound buffalo mozzarella, sliced into 1/4 inch slices 1/2 cup of basil sliced into ribbons 2-3 tablespoons balsamic … Continue reading
Here is a simple and flavorful side dish for your next fiesta. If you are vegan, omit the cheese topping (don’t worry, there’s enough flavor that no one would miss it). If you are trying to eat a little healthier, this is also a great way to dress up brown rice. Cook Cilantro Rice 1/2 … Continue reading
I have always been a big fan of quesadilla. I remember after school heating up cheese on flour tortilla in the microwave. It was a satisfying snack. Sometimes I would get “fancy” and do it in a pan. It’s interesting though that every quesadilla I’ve ever had in a restaurant has prepared on a flour tortilla. When I moved to Northern … Continue reading
These recipes looked so simple and yummy, I had to try them for myself – and of course, put my own spin on it! I was impressed at the simplicity and flavor of this marinara sauce, as well as the cheater lasagna. Marinara Sauce 2 Tbs olive oil 1 small onion 3 cloves garlic 2 … Continue reading
I had a little pizza dough left over in the refrigerator last night so I decided to try my hand at some breadsticks. I love Little Ceasar’s Crazy Bread and have attempted something similar several times, to no avail. This time, while I can’t say they were an exact match, I would rate them at … Continue reading
This dish is great just to have on hand in your refrigerator to snack on. In my house, there’s almost always a container of it. It makes a great appetizer or a perfect light meal. And, it goes really nicely on some freshly made pita bread (see my prior post for the pita recipe). Greek Salad 10 oz … Continue reading
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