Spinach Feta Orzo Pasta Salad
As summer approaches I thought I would start adding recipes that are easy to make, delicious and also healthy. For you busy people, this recipe can be whipped up in no time. Feel free to add any ingredients that you feel will add to the dish. Sun-dried tomatoes would also go well with this salad. You could also serve this as a side dish to grilled chicken, fish or eat it as is. Also a great dish to prepare at home, store in a Tupperware container and transport to your next outdoor BBQ! INGREDIENTS: 1 (16 ounce)...
Read MoreFresh Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Todays recipe is very healthy and a delicious mix of fresh ingredients that will satisfy your hunger! On top of just eating it as a dip, you can wrap it in a pita or make it into a burrito. It also goes great serving it on top of grilled chicken or fish. You can also make it a head of time, store it in a Tupperware container and bring it to your friends next outdoor BBQ. INGREDIENTS: 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 4 ears of fresh corn, cooked 1/4 cup red onion, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2...
Read MoreHummus bi Tahine
I’ve been on a mission to duplicate the hummus from a local favorite Greek restaurant, Farm Grill and Rotisserie. They won’t exactly give me the recipe but they did tell me their secret ingredient is the particular type of tahini they import from Lebanon. The other secret to the creamy, smooth blend is getting each and every last skin removed from each chickpea. You can use a foodmill for this process or painstakingly remove them by hand, one-by-one. The word hummus means ‘chickpea.’ You...
Read MoreCalico Beans
photo by KellyK Here’s another awesome recipe to make and bring to an outdoor bbq party! It’s called Calico Beans. This recipe has been handed down from my family. It was a staple dish at all our family reunions and wedding receptions. You can cook it in a slow cooker. The one I feature below is perfect because it comes with a portable transport bag so you can easily transport the food to your next party! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. bacon, cooked, then chopped into bits 1 lb. ground meat, browned...
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