Why is it so hard to find a simple gazpacho recipe with clean ingredients? Between my love of farmer’s markets and my weekly CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share, I always have an abundance of local fresh produce. So, last week, as I was sifting through my loot, I realized that I had lots of awesome ingredients for a simple gazpacho and quickly googled for a recipe….but alas, nothing with clean ingredients that I wanted to make. Good thing recipe development is a strong suit of mine. Fresh ingredients from the farmer's market make this simple gazpacho ...
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Blistered Green Bean and Wild Rice Salad
Summertime and the fresh herbs and green beans are plentiful. What’s not to like about that? When the temperatures and the humidity rise, I’m often not interested in eating heavy foods, but we still need to eat and make sure we get enough nutrition to power through our days. Something light that won’t weight me down is usually what’s on the menu. I often take whatever veggies are in season and pair them with a whole grain, and a legume, add in some herbs and garlic and bit of citrus for flavor and bam----a full meal in one bowl! It doesn’t get any easier than that! I’m a ...
Healthy Taco Salad with Baked Tortilla Strips
Anyone else feeling like summer is whizzing by? I was at several farmer’s markets in the past week and they all were featuring fresh, local corn on the cob. In JULY? And what’s more, the corn was super sweet and really tasty. So, I’m not complaining because we love and look forward to corn season…..but corn season is usually an indication that Labor Day isn’t far off. Hey summer, can you stick around for awhile, please? In addition to this healthy taco salad, I'd like to make some Israeli Corn Salad, and some Corn Chowder, and some grilled corn. Colorful ...
White Bean Burgers with Arugula Aioli
Last fall we planted a whole bunch of bulbs. I’m talking a WHOLE BUNCH. The idea was to have something beautiful coming up every couple of weeks all summer long. Sounded good at the time….but the results so far have been more than good….it’s been SPECTACULAR. My front walkway has been all abloom…..from super tall and bright yellow daffodils to a splashy display of orange and purple variegated tulips that honestly had my neighbors gawking This week we have large purple globes lining the walkway.. Some serious beauty right there…..and let me tell you, with this dreary weather, having ...
Gluten Free & Healthy Veggie Pad Thai
Veggie Pad Thai. Naturally Vegan and Gluten free Whether you agree with the concept of global warming or not, you’ve got to admit the weather has been CRAZY these past couple of weeks. Last week we had a 75 degree day (thankfully I managed to spend some time at the beach with Calvin Klein), followed by an arctic plunge with bone chilling winds. One day I’m craving comfort food, the next something light and easy to digest. This recipe for Veggie Pad Thai is perfect in either situation…..which is a good thing since the roller coaster of temperatures and conditions ...