Summertime tomatoes are ripe and the freshness of gazpacho is inviting and healthy. I love the flexibility of putting ripe tomatoes in the food processor along with a cucumber, red and yellow pepper, slices of scallions, onions, or even leeks. The quantities are flexible with each ingredient. Use a variety of tomatoes like cherry, heirloom, or ...
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Date Cake
Celebrating our dear friend Ellie's baby shower we had a Mediterranean theme. This Date Cake was served warm with the caramel sauce drizzled over the top. Because of its rich dark texture and color, it deceivingly looks like a chocolate cake, but the deep date flavors are a pleasant surprise. Not too sweet, just a ...
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Lunch on the Porch
Warmer weather brings us to our screened-in porch for most meals. Connecting with nature and making meals more of an experience is what summer is all about. I try to minimize the use of the oven this time of year as the temperature heats up outside. This layered tostada is similar to huevos rancheros and packed ...
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Strawberry Fields Salad
This salad says freshness and springtime. Layer arugula leaves with roasted yellow beets, peppers, or tomatoes. Add a healthy serving of fresh sliced strawberries and slivered almonds. Strawberry Almond Dressing 1 cup fresh strawberries, rinsed and hulled 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon honey pinch of salt Process in a food processor or blender until ...
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Quintessential Quiche
We have had at least a week of rain here in Georgia and I'm listening to Ray Charles sing "A Rainy Night in Georgia" as I know that a warm quiche filled with roasted vegetables and swiss cheese bakes in the oven. Quiche is comfort food any season of the year. I love its flexibility ...
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Butternut Squash Tofu Scramble
Butternut Squash adds a hearty earthy flavor that is a nice addition to this breakfast or anytime dish. I like to make this Scramble in a skillet because it is easy to move the whole dish from the stove top to the oven for a final broil, basically all in one dish! I'm all for minimal dish ...
