Tag Archives: healthy

To Shell or Not to Shell

Posted on 05/21/2013 by

Nothing says spring like fresh fava beans. I love these things so much that this winter they are going to be an addition to the garden. Before I get to the delicious risotto in the photo though there is a … Continue reading →

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Strawberries First

Posted on 05/14/2013 by

The secret to this salad dressing is of course really fresh, ripe strawberries. Increase the amount as much as desired, this will keep refrigerated for at least a week. Strawberry Vinaigrette 1 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled 1 tsp balsamic 1/8 … Continue reading →

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Tahini Marinade

Posted on 05/10/2013 by

This is a great way to use up tahini. It works well with pork or chicken and can be made up to a day earlier. Use meat with the bone in for this dish. The longer the meat is in … Continue reading →

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Not Quite Minestrone

Posted on 05/08/2013 by

For those folks who believe that minestrone should be made only with vegetables I suggest you cover your ears and hum. Or if it must have tomato in it. I am. Of course I am also really enjoying what a … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Broccoli

Posted on 05/06/2013 by

I  tried something a little different with this stir fry. Instead of adding the sesame oil at the end as a flavor boost, I put it in the marinade. By doing this the oil helped to coat the chicken pieces … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Stuffed with Chicken

Posted on 05/03/2013 by

This is a great use of leftover grilled chicken thighs and takes very little time to make. Use fresh, firm medium sized eggplant for this. Stuffed Eggplant with Cheese and Chicken 2 grilled chicken thighs chopped into small dice (about … Continue reading →

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Stir Fried Bok Choy

Posted on 04/27/2013 by

So I may have bought a little too much bok choy at the farmer’s market this week. In my defense the vendor told me to take as much as I wanted for $5. Good thing we like bok choy. This … Continue reading →

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Pork, Pepper and Potatoes with a Twist

Posted on 04/26/2013 by

How to take a simple one pan fry up and make it better: Start with red curry paste. Pork and Potatoes in a Red Curry Sauce 1/2 lb pork cut into small strips 1 green bell pepper chopped into small … Continue reading →

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Potato Flapjacks

Posted on 04/24/2013 by

Potato pancakes are very versatile. They go well with breakfast, lunch or dinner. They can be topped with any type of meat or sauce and work exceptionally well with applesauce. They also work well as a side with roast meats. … Continue reading →

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Bok Choy Soup

Posted on 04/23/2013 by

This soup is a perfect starter course or light lunch. It does require a little pre-planning if it is going to come together quickly. If the dashi has to be made from scratch add at least two hours. It also … Continue reading →

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