I’ve been getting some really sweet and tasty cantaloupe recently at farmer’s markets and my local grocery store, so hubby and I have been enjoying the heck out of it. To me, cantaloupe’s beautiful sherbet color just screams of something refreshing and it’s especially good when chilled and enjoyed on a hot day in southwest…
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Baby Eggplants with Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper
It’s fun to try new things, which is why I was so excited to spot these beautiful baby eggplants at the farmer’s market! I’ve never cooked them, so I couldn’t wait to get into the kitchen. Unfortunately, inspiration didn’t hit me immediately, so I left them on the counter for a few days and simply…
Zoodles with Tomato, Corn & Basil
Zucchini noodles (“zoodles” as they’re now called) offer a nice alternative to pasta, so they’re particularly great for folks on gluten free or paleo diets. I finally got on the bandwagon last year and have to say I enjoy them AND it’s fun using my spiralizer tool! I don’t know about you, but I love…
Silky Scalloped Potatoes
Want something delicious to go with seared fish, pot roast, grilled chicken, or just about ANYTHING else?!? While rummaging through my grandmother’s recipe box recently, I came across this one for “Scalloped Potatoes with Onions” and my aunt told me this was one of my grandmother’s go-to recipes. I remember her making yummy potatoes, so…
Golden Beets with Romaine & Celery Leaves
Celery leaves can have a strong “celery” flavor and can even be slightly bitter, but they’re packed with good stuff, including vitamin A (good for healthy skin and night vision), antioxidants, vitamin K (for helping to increase bone mass), fiber and calcium. So, when I found myself with a HUGE bunch of celery from a local…
Citrus & Kale Salad with Garlicky Orange Dressing
So I bought some beautiful Minneola oranges recently and hubby and I have been eating them like they’re going out of style. That can’t be bad, right? Anyway, in an effort to incorporate more citrus into our daily salad regimen (that’s right, we eat lots of salads during our busy workdays at home!), I came…