We have been having such a hot summer and the last thing that I want is to make something hot for dinner. I made this pasta salad the other night and it was light, healthy, and delicious. The best part was all of the leftovers- I think I got at least 4 meals out of [...]
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Summer Salmon Pasta Salad
Posted in Bring to a Party, Dinner Time, Fish/Seafood, Healthy, Herbs, Lunch Ideas, Pasta, Seasonal, Super Salads, Vegetables, Yummy Sides on July 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Strawberry Banana Peach Raspberry Flax Smoothie
Posted in Breakfast/Brunch, Fruit, Herbs, Liquid Refreshments, Smoothies, Snacks on May 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Hi everyone! Here is this week’s smoothie recipe. I was at the grocery store the other day and ALL of the fruit looked so delicious so I bought a little bit of everything. Surprise surprise right?? I can never say no to yummy fresh produce!! I put together this smoothie with some of the fruit. [...]
Quick & Easy Pesto Bread
Posted in 5 Ingredients or Less, Breads, Bring to a Party, Dinner Time, Entertaining, Favorites, Garden Goodness, Healthy, Herbs, Indulgences, Lunch Ideas, Nuts, Pupus (Appetizers), Quick Meals, Seasonal, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Yummy Sides on August 10, 2010 | 5 Comments »
My mom has been making pesto bread for as long as I can remember and it is one of my favorite appetizers. The combination of warm, fresh bread and flavorful pesto is oh so delicious and just thinking about it right now is making me crave it! This is a great party appetizer and it’s [...]
Putting Your Herb Garden to Work
Posted in Food For Thought, Herbs on July 22, 2010 | 2 Comments »
My little lanai herb garden (consisting of mint, thai and sweet basil, and rosemary) is flourishing. I love that I can go out there and pick things here and there for a bit of seasoning or a garnish, but beyond that, I find myself wondering what on earth to do with it all. I got [...]
Asparagus and Pea Toasts with Brie
Posted in Breads, Bring to a Party, Cheese, Entertaining, Garden Goodness, Healthy, Herbs, Pupus (Appetizers), Seasonal, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Yummy Sides on June 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I saw this recipe in today’s Denver Post and wanted to share it. I think it will make a perfect summer party appetizer. I love asparagus, peas, and brie, so I will definitely be trying it out soon! FOOD | RECIPES Asparagus and Pea Toasts with Brie By The Denver Post POSTED: 06/02/2010 01:00:00 AM MDT [...]
Weekend with my Mommy!
Posted in Best of the Original S&B, Breakfast/Brunch, Comfort Food, Delectable Desserts, Dinner Time, Entertaining, Garden Goodness, Herbs, Living Well, Mexican, News and such on May 18, 2010 | 4 Comments »
My mom came to visit me this past weekend and we had a fun few days full of food (cooking and eating out), gardening, Farmers Market shopping, visiting the Denver Botanical Gardens, and relaxing! Here are some pictures of our weekend! [...]
Mint and Celeriac Puree
Posted in Dinner Time, Herbs, Vegetables, Vegetarian on April 20, 2010 | 1 Comment »
We made this Mint and Celeriac Puree in class last night to serve with our Roast Rack of Lamb and it was delicious! The combinaton of the mint and celeriac (celery root), a root vegetable high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Potassium, Dietary Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium and Manganese was amazing. It paired amazingly [...]
Cilantro Dreamin’
Posted in Herbs on April 14, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Food partisanship doesn’t usually reach the same heights of animosity as the political variety, except in the case of the anti-cilantro party
