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Summer Squash Salad with Dill Sauce

posted August 15, 2010 in Raw Food Recipes

recipe from Rene Oswald Ingredients: Salad: 3 yellow squash (about 2 lb.) 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in water for 15 minutes 10 sun-dried olives, pitted 2 ears of corn, kernels removed from cob 1/2 lb. lettuce or spinach leaves Delicious Di (read full article)

Summer Veggies and Sun Dried Tomatoes over Egg Noodles

posted August 12, 2010 in Pots and Plots

I made stroganoff the other day and there were leftovers, but not quite enough for two.  So my response was to make enough egg noodles for both of us, and whip of a saute of summer veggies to throw over mine.  It was a quick, tasty use of assorted (read full article)

Quick and Easy Tortilla Pizza

posted August 05, 2010 in Cuisine Diva

Individual tortilla pizza. Here is an idea for making a quick and easy pizza. I usually keep a package of Boboli mini pizza crusts in my pantry, but the other day I was craving a pizza and didn't have any Boboli left. I took a quick look around my (read full article)

Tabbouleh – Cheat’s version

posted July 25, 2010 in haddock in the kitchen

Tabbouleh is sold here in France by the bucket load as it is a firm favourite with the French as part of the entrée that requires no preparation. I find that even the better makes tend to be rather bland, and this is what I do to mine to perk it up. (read full article)

Stuffed Burger Recipe Revealed!

posted July 19, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Evenin’ folks! For a day that started out as a 1, it sure pulled through and ended up being a perfect 10! Actually, I take that back. As I was driving home I decided the clear blue skies and dazzling sunshine deserved a 10, but downgraded the d (read full article)

Kangkong-Malunggay Pesto with Tinapa

posted July 07, 2010 in josie's kitchen

This healthy pasta dish that makes use of native leafy green kangkong (swamp spinach) and  malunggay won the Ideal Gourmet Pasta Special Award for the Most Creative Pasta Dish of the FLAVORS Culinary Challenge 2010. From Chefs Karen Mercado, Koe Ch (read full article)

Baby Shower Lunch: Menu Plan

posted June 22, 2010 in Kitchen Gadget Girl

Last weekend, I was honored to host a baby shower for a good friend, Dena. It was over 90F outside, but we managed to have a lovely lunch in the garden. The actual party was not a problem, but I found myself very worried about the games. Fortunately (read full article)

Veggin’ Cookbook Chronicles: Cannellini Salad

posted June 19, 2010 in Veggin'

New Vegetarian Cuisine features “250 low-fat recipes for superior health” and is compiled by Linda Rosensweig and the food editors of Prevention magazine. My edition is from 1994. That said, this cookbook touts healthy eating and food ch (read full article)

MA! The Meatloaf!

posted June 17, 2010 in Dishful Thinking

No words necessary to explain this post’s title.  A simple YouTube link will suffice. I typically steer clear of meatloaf…especially the mystery meat-ish variety you slather with ketchup.  But when I saw that this recipe had sun-dried t (read full article)

It's Summertime... Cold Tomato & Sage Soup

posted June 10, 2010 in PimpThatFood

It's Summertime... sun is roasting, beaches crowded and everybody is ready for a nice dip. With the heat waves coming up this summer period especially who lives in the Mediterranean region, it is time to start eating something light, fresh & cold (read full article)

Hidden Valley Ranch.

posted June 06, 2010 in Waylandcook's food

If your children are like mine then they have to dip everything into ranch. The best Ranch known to man is Hidden Valley Ranch (At least I think so.) Here is the recipe:Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing15 Saltines2 cups Dry minced parsley flakes1/2 cup Dr (read full article)

Make your fresh Bread at home... Mediterranean Flat Bread

posted May 25, 2010 in PimpThatFood

 The Mediterranean region is well known for typical country specialites such as their bread. It is a fact that we consume loads of bread in our diet as it is a great snack and it is very filling. With some many different kinds of bread that dist (read full article)

Green Garlic Baked Ziti

posted May 19, 2010 in Bok Choy Bohemia

If there is one dish that I always associate with comfort food, it’s baked ziti.  There’s just something so darn fulfilling about oven-baked pasta, I crave it constantly, and I’m always looking for good alternatives to the cheese l (read full article)

Tangy Chicken Salad

posted May 19, 2010 in Pots and Plots

Living in the south, I’ve grown up eating chicken salad.  It’s a staple in the summer, one which I’m very picky about, as most are laden with mayo (which we’ve already established I don’t do) and absolutely awful for yo (read full article)

Tunisians Tagine

posted May 12, 2010 in Bake me DeliCiOus

What Tunisians refer to as a "tagine" is very different from the more well-known Moroccan dish. Tunisian tagine is more like an Italian frittata. First, a simple ragout is prepared, of meat cut into very small pieces, cooked with onions and vari (read full article)

Clean Out The Fridge Pasta

posted May 05, 2010 in Pots and Plots

Cleaning out the fridge is the mother to some interesting dishes.  In this case, I needed to use up some odds and ends in the way of veggies before they went from “on their way out” to “science project”.  A quick pasta was j (read full article)

Artichoke and Potato Salad

posted April 19, 2010 in Boise Foodie Guild

Here is a recipe that Robin found and then we have altered it, somewhat. It is really a good variation on the standard potato salad. Give it a try. Cheers!Artichoke and Potato SaladServings: 8Ingredients:1 lbs New Red Potatoes¾ c Artichoke hearts in (read full article)

Fresh Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

posted April 07, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

I have been on a quest to make the PERFECT Fresh Healthy Tomato Basil Soup that is not cream based ever since we had it one Christmas in Michigan at the 42nd parallel café.  I LOVE fresh, hearty vegetable soups, but, often find (read full article)

If You Find Yourself Temporarily Blinded…

posted March 23, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Hello! Did you make it to Starbucks? What’d ya’ get? I got a slice of Pumpkin Bread and it was everything I could have wished for. Moist, spicy, amazing. AMAZING, I tell you! Makes me want to start every morning with a delicious, free pas (read full article)

Best Day Ever + 3-Minute Chocolate Mousse!

posted March 10, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

This has been the best day ever! In honor of the Spring-like weather we’ve been having, today I donned a light jacket that I hadn’t worn since the Fall. I put it on, reached my hand into the pocket and pulled out $3! I LOVE finding mone (read full article)

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