I have a friend who says, “Bring a sexy salad!” to a potluck, meaning one that grabs attention. This one fits the bill, redolent with herbs and spices that give it a taste evocative of the Mediterranean and North Africa. The lemon and cilantro provide a fresh contrast to the earthiness of the beetroot. Use… [read more]
Simple Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Delicious, crispy, and full of garden fresh flavor! These fried green tomatoes are sure to make your mouth water! Are you ready for your ripe, juicy red tomatoes? Did you plant lots of them, in hopes of fresh salads, tomato sauces, and more? Are you just exploding with excitement and anticipation of when those green… [read more]
50+ Amazing Blueberry Recipes
Blueberry season usually happens in early July for us in Indiana. We love to to our local blueberry farm and pick berries as often as possible for those 8 weeks they are open. Besides eating them fresh, we usually want different ways to eat them. I have for you a list of some of the… [read more]
Orange Fennel Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
My daughter is going to culinary school this fall. She is so excited, too, because she loves to eat and she loves to eat good food. She actually has gone from eating only cheese pizza or bland foods to opening her tastebuds up to new and distinct flavor combinations. It’s been amazing what she has… [read more]
Oven “Grilled” Romaine with Roasted Chicken Salad
Ah, the garden is flowing with all kinds of salad greens. From arugula to Spring Mix, spinach to Romaine, the lettuces are all over. And you know what? Plain, regular salad can get really boring! Don’t get me wrong, I love fresh salad, topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, some hard cooked eggs and homemade dressing.… [read more]
The ULTIMATE Simple Strawberry Recipes Collection
The humble strawberry boasts an amazing amount of Vitamin C (139% of the RDA) with only 49 calories per cup. It’s low glycemic, making it a perfect food for just about anyone. They can be eaten raw, in smoothies, salads, ice cream or in cakes and pies. Simple strawberry recipes that feature the red jewel… [read more]
Arugula Pasta Salad
This pasta dish is made withe fresh tomatoes, garlic, and garden greens for a treat all year long! It’s a quick and simple meal to make for those busy nights, and a great way to get green veggies into your pickier eaters. I used this as a way to introduce arugala to my family. It… [read more]
Taco Salad
I love eating salads. I could eat taco salad for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The problem a lot of people have with salads is that we toss some limp greens on a plate, smother it with a creamy, tasteless dressing and call it “salad”. We need to add variety to that! This taco salad is… [read more]