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A simple, gluten-free side dish that is tasty, healthy and simple. This goes great with shrimp, fish or chicken and is ready quick. Saffron Rice Pilaf with Shallots and Kale Serves 4 as a side dish 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 cup long grain white rice 1 can reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 Tablespoon shallot, minced [...]

  As the summer comes to a close, the vines are overflowing with tomatoes trying to ripen before the first frost. Heirloom tomatoes are my personal favorite for flavor and color. Those perfectly round anemic little things we eat in the winter are simply not the same. There is no comparison. Here I have enjoyed [...]

  This is a new recipe, created by accident during a cooking class. Scott was placed in charge of mashing avocados and before I knew it he had added tequila to the mix….and it was good. So we now have Scott’s soon-to-be-famous guac-quila-mole. Taqueria Style Guacamole with Tequila 4 large ripe avocados, pitted, skin removed, [...]

  I got some Forbidden Black Rice and decided it would make a tasty and beautiful salad. It was good both hot and cold, refreshed with a squeeze of lime juice. The peanuts add a nice hit of crunch. Enjoy!

  It was a hot one today here in Eugene, Oregon, so I decided to grill instead of heating up my kitchen. I had fresh corn and green beans that my neighbor picked up for me at the farm stand, as well as three perfectly ripe peaches. A bag of frozen shrimp in the freezer [...]

  Heirloom tomatoes are abundant this time of year, so I opted for a simple summer salsa that is great with chips, or as a topping for grilled fish or chicken. Heirloom Tomato Salsa 2 Heirloom tomatoes, preferably different colors, chopped into bite size pieces 1 jalapeno pepper, stem and seeds removed, finely chopped 1/2 [...]

  This is a great way to use up some of those cucumbers that are bursting from the garden and the farmers markets. Fresh cilantro and lime make this great for dipping tortilla chips into or as a topping for grilled fish and grilled chicken breasts. Toss it into cold pasta with a bit of  [...]

  Nothing says summer to me like sun ripened Heirloom tomatoes, fresh off the vine, simply served with a sprinkle of good salt. That said, I also love the addition of garden fresh basil and freshly made mozzarella cheese, so I made this recipe one night when all three came together. If you can’t find [...]

  A tasty version of a Southern Summer favorite. Eat with your favorite tortilla chips, or mound on fish or grilled chicken for a tasty side. Enjoy. Cowboy C aviar 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups dill pickle brine 1 can white hominy, drained and rinsed 1 cup water 1/4 cup sugar [...]

  Super healthy and easy to make Cilantro Lemon Pesto is wonderful to have on hand, as it is good for you and makes anything you put it on even better. Try on fish and seafood for a taste sensation! My friend Sandi at solutionthroughnutrition.com gave me this recipe and said it is good as [...]