I am not a creature of habit. Well, particularly when it comes to cooking anyway. I don’t really enjoy making the same thing twice as I am always looking to create something new. However, as a go to meal whenever dining alone at home, I often make myself nachos. It’s my one true addiction that I absolutely crave! Nachos aren’t necessarily the healthiest item on a … Read more A Healthy Twist on Nachos!
Wow! Talley Farms grows the most amazing Green Bell Peppers. They are large, vibrant green specimens that taste so bright and fresh, they’re not like any other green bell peppers I’ve ever eaten! Their perfect size and shape makes them a spectacular condiment for stuffing. But there are other cool ways you can use them as well, such as this incredible Peperonata recipe that I … Read more Great New Ideas for Talley’s Bell Pepper Season!
Don’t limit yourself to only cooking food with your produce. Here’s an idea that I got from The Lemonade Coookbook for making fun beverages. There are so many drink combinations you can create to cool you off on these hot summer days. I selected their Kiwi/Strawberry Lemonade. It was super delish on it’s own and made an amazing cocktail with some Vanilla Vodka! What is really … Read more A Refreshing Beverage that can also be made into a Cocktail!
Do you have a produce drawer filled with veggies and not a clue what to do with them? Don’t fret – I’ve come to the rescue! We were planning to head out of town and I didn’t want to leave my wonderful vegetables to rot in our absence. With an invite to a neighborhood party on our agenda, I knew just what to do. A … Read more The Simpler you Make it, the Better it Gets!
Ponzu is a citrus based sauce commonly used in Japanese cooking. It is a perfect compliment to seared fresh Ahi Tuna. I used this combination to make Ponzu Ahi Tuna Martini’s! I really liked the recipe that I found for ponzu sauce in The Lemonade Cookbook. What made it unique and bursting with flavor was that they blended whole oranges in the sauce including the skin, … Read more Ponzu and Fresh Ahi Tuna create this Terrific Starter!
Want to serve something healthy and refreshing at your next get together? Here is a super cool idea! This recipe is so simple and presents beautifully. You can prep it ahead and plate it just before your guests arrive. It is healthy and low in calories so it won’t have your guests leaving feeling overstuffed! Salmon Sashimi Spoons! Purchase sushi grade salmon at your local … Read more A Cool Appetizer for your next Party!
Vegetables are a very important part of your diet that provide you with nutrients and antioxidants. If you are boiling vegetables you may be destroying these essential nutrients and not receiving all of the health benefits available to you. Some nutrients in vegetables, known as water-soluble vitamins, dissolve in water. The longer vegetables are submerged in water, the more vitamins seep out. Knowing this, I have … Read more An Indirect Cooking Process on your Grill Cooks Artichokes to Perfection!
Avocados are an amazing fruit, known as a superfood in the nutrition world, and they are extremely versatile. They play the starring role in guacamole and are a wonderful addition to an infinite number of salad recipes. They are so healthy that many diet conscious individuals are opting to use mashed avocado in place of mayonnaise in tuna and egg salads. If you’re looking for something new and refreshing … Read more A Refreshing Do-Ahead Soup to Serve at your next Dinner Party!
Beets have been known to lower your blood pressure, boost your stamina and fight inflammation. They are rich in valuable nutrients & fiber and support detoxification. All this and they taste really good too! They make a delicious addition to salads and entrees and can be eaten without much fuss at all. This recipe shows them coated with a sweetened orange glaze that makes them absolutely irresistible! When preparing beets, I find … Read more The Wonder of Golden Beets!
Tapas are such a fun way to dine, allowing you to share your meal with others and focus on the experience. Tapas have evolved through Spanish history by incorporating new ingredients and influences. Tomatoes, sweet and chili peppers, corn and potatoes, that are easily grown in Spain’s current microclimates, are common ingredients used. The traditional Tortilla Espanola, my favorite tapas, has nothing to do with what we know as the soft, … Read more My Version of my favorite Spanish Tapas – Tortilla Espanola!
