Spring-Summer Menu #5

Yet another great combo we ate last week– Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki Mixed Greens Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette (we actually used Feta instead of goat cheese and added brine-cured Mediterranean olives) Bagged Kettle Chips San Pellegrino with fresh lime wedges

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TWD: French Chocolate Brownies

I must admit that although these brownies were very good, I was a little disappointed. With “French” in the title, my imagination was hoping that these brownies would be more like a Flourless Chocolate Cake in brownie form. So, if you are looking for a great, basic brownie, this is a great recipe. They were […]

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Fresh Cherry Pie

Cherries. One of my favorite things about summer. I picked up two gigantic bags at a local outdoor market last week. They were on sale because they were sort of funny looking–my husband described them as Siamese Twin Cherries. Each one had an appendage with its own pit. No matter. They were still delicious and […]

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Leeks 101 and A Leek-Goat Cheese Tart

I promise I’m almost done posting recipes with goat cheese in them. I just love Chevre too much, that’s my problem. And as you’ve seen, we have been eating a lot of it lately. We also love leeks. My husband requested a savory tart and I knew that leeks and goat cheese were the way […]

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Spring-Summer Menu #4: Chicken Soft Tacos

We’ve started eating dinner out on our patio, which is so wonderful considering we can’t all eat in the kitchen at the same time. (You know, small apartment, etc…) Anyway, I’ve been making a lot healthier meals for us as the weather has been warmer and who’s in the mood for heavy meals? Not us. […]

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Tomatillo-Green Chile Chicken Soft Tacos

I made this recipe in my slow cooker, but on the stove would be fine, too. If you have never used tomatillos before, click here and here for some tips. Tomatillo-Green Chile Chicken Soft Tacosoriginal recipe Ingredients:6 tomatillos, husks removed2 Tbsp. canola oil1 onion, chopped1 (7 oz.) can green chiles1-2 cloves garlic1 tsp. salt 1 […]

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Fresh Tomato Salsa

Double or triple this recipe for a crowd… Fresh Tomato SalsaMakes about 1 cup Ingredients: 2-3 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced into 1/8″ pieces1 jalapeno, seeded and ribs removed, minced (if you like it spicy you can leave the seeds and ribs)2 Tbsp. minced onion (or 1 small boiling onion works well, too)juice of 1 lime1-2 […]

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Jicama Salad

I really like jicama. It’s so crunchy and refreshing. I never buy it though. I don’t know why. It’s a mystery. But, I will now. (image via DK images) Anyway, I finally bought a jicama at our local Latin American market where fresh produce abounds. This salad was adapted from a recipe from Martha (the […]

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