Summer Salmon Pasta Salad

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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Yummy Little Appetizer Plate

This appetizer sampler was inspired by a lot of random things in my refrigerator… another time that my scrounging has led to yumminess! Sometimes I will make this for a little dinner for myself or I will make it for a group if I am entertaining. I didn’t list amounts in the ingredients since you [...]

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Steamed Kale

I’ve eaten a staggering amount of kale this summer and am constantly finding endless ways to prepare it.  Here’s the latest from Mom/Auntie Joan… Wash and dry a bunch of kale leaves and remove stems and spines (I use my kitchen shears). Slice the kale. In a frying pan, saute half a sliced onion and [...]

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Quick & Easy Pesto Bread

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 [...]

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Summer Bruschetta

I got an email from Auntie Martha yesterday with a note about a bruschetta she was making to take to a friend’s house for dinner that evening – the ingredients were decidedly summery (namely the fresh peaches) and the combo sounded delicious so I thought I would share… Topping: fresh tomatoes, fresh peaches, basil, parsley, [...]

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Sweet Potato Rounds with Butter, Brown Sugar, and Cinnamon

I have definitely been MIA on the blog lately with a new job and summer school, but I wanted to post this yummy recipe since it has been a big hit at my house. Usually when I ask my boyfriend what kind of veggie he wants with dinner, his response is “no veggie.” Since I [...]

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Grilled Shrimp

Shrimp is one of my favorite foods and I love it every way, but I especially love it grilled. It’s so easy to make too. Here is what you need to do to make your very own grilled shrimp… Purchase large cooked shrimps, rinse, and skewer them. Season both sides with lemon or lime juice [...]

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

I made these on an impulse tonight and they turned out so good! It’s a delicious choice to serve as a veggie side and a healthy alternative to the everyday potato. Sweet potatoes are a great nutritional choice, since they are high in complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, beta carotene (a vitamin A equivalent nutrient),vitamin C, and vitamin B6.  Ingredients: Sweet potatoes or [...]

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Spicy ‘Ahi & Avocado Summer Salad

The long, warm summer days are here and I find myself eating later and later in the evening (9 p.m. last night!) and choosing much lighter food (I have to buy three bags of Ma’o greens from the farmers market just to make it through the week).  With salad combos on my mind, I was [...]

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Poi Pounding on Lunch Live with Daniel Anthony

Ever wondered how poi is made?  Check out this Friday’s Lunch Live with Daniel Anthony on the Kanu homepage.

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