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After a weekend of salads, pasta dishes and popping tomatoes like candy, the rest went into one big batch of spicy jalapeno tomato jam. The level of spicy heat will depend on […]
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Can you take the heat? Leftover chicken and hot red peppers from Gu’s Bistro made an amazing stir fried rice. If you like it hot, this makes a quick & delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. Gu’s Bistro Chicken Fried Rice leftover Gu’s chili pepper […]
Some of these garden fresh tomatoes will be tonight’s dinner: Garden Pasta 1 lb penne rigate, al dente extra virgin olive oil fresh mozzarella balls an assortment of tomatoes, sliced or halved 1 California Wonder pepper, diced basil ribbons light drizzle of balsamic vinegar fine sea […]
No, not a BLT with a fried green tomato. This is a standard BLT with a RIPE green tomato. The green tomato adds even more fresh, bright flavors that are richly needed to combat that streaky bacon. What? You don’t want to make homemade mayo? Well then, you […]
I’ve been known to make a meal out of 1/2 an avocado and a tiny sprinkle of sugar. So, this is a nice variation for summer when you’re craving something cold and icy. Pops don’t have to be dripping with sugar. Less is more. A creamy avocado smoothie […]
Don’t lose any of that garden fresh flavor. Keep it simple. Tomato Salad a rainbow blend of cherry tomatoes, halved black plum tomatoes, quartered 1 red pepper, diced extra virgin olive oil baby basil leaves a touch of crushed red pepper flakes freshly ground black pepper […]
In the front, a dried chickpea… In the back, two chickpeas double in size from an overnight soak. First: Cook The Chickpeas 4 cups chickpeas, soaked 12-15 hours 4 cups vegetable stock 1/2 cup tahini generous splash olive oil 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin […]
Happy Friday… Peach Sangria makes 1 pitcher 1 bottle of your favorite white wine (Viognier, Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio or a light sparkling white) 2 shots Tuaca 2 shots peach brandy one generous splash of Aperol 2 peaches, sliced into wedges Chill all […]
If you’re not a falafel fan, chances are good that you haven’t had a properly made falafel. Falafel makes 14-16 small falafel 2 cups dried chickpeas (uncooked), soaked for 12-15 hours 1/2 cup bread crumbs, toasted 1 small Vidalia Onion 6 cloves garlic 1/2 cup cilantro […]
In Chinese medicine, Chrysanthemum is said to be a “cooling” herb. I can’t speak to the medical benefits, but, I always feel refreshed after a cup. Then, it occurred to me. Chrysanthemum Iced Tea… What a perfect tea for summer! I prefer to keep the sugar to a minimum in […] |
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