Farmers Market Salad

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! I am on an heirloom tomato kick right now. The local farmer’s market has several varieties. I picked up this giant one the other day: Oh and I am loving the chicken salad from California Chicken Cafe, it is so good. Filled with tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, pita, avocado, carrots and more. Delicious, right? Finally, I made my own today with some more of the heirloom tomatoes. I can’t stop talking about them....

Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Saw this in Family Circle this month. I can’t wait to try it. Now, if I could just find some decent zucchini in the store. I think this calls for a trip to the farmers market! Makes: 4 servings Prep: 15 minutes Bake: at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Microwave: 8 minutes Nutrition FactsServings Per Recipe 4 servings Amount Per Serving Calories 379 Total Fat (g) 23 Saturated Fat (g) 8 Cholesterol (mg) 152 Sodium (mg) 473 Carbohydrate (g) 22 Fiber (g) 4 Protein (g) 26 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet Ingredients 4 medium...

Asian Turkey Burgers with Cucumber-Rice ...

Oh yumm, yumm! I saw this in the latest Woman’s Day and need to try it next. Yes, I know I’ve been talking a lot about food lately…. Photo: Charles Schiller Nutrition Facts Yield 4 servings Servings 4 Amount Per Serving Calories 424 Total Fat 19g Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 65mg Sodium 1672mg Total Carbohydrates 33g Dietary Fiber 4g Protein 27g Asian Turkey Burgers with Cucumber-Rice Salad Recipe Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Recipe Ingredients Salad 1 pouch (8.8 oz) 90-second white rice 1 cup chopped seedless...

Layered Vegetable Enchilada Casserole

I made this last fall and it was very good (despite having a house full of meat eaters) and everyone liked it. I used wheat tortillas, this isn’t the same recipe but close. 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 2 cups diced zucchini 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups packed coarsely shredded fresh spinach 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn 1 jar (17.5 oz.) Pace® Enchilada Sauce 12 corn tortillas (6″) 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Chopped fresh cilantro leaves Directions PREHEAT oven to 350°F. HEAT oil in skillet. Add zucchini and onion and...

Roasted Cumin Garbanzo Bean Salad

I was looking for a healthier side to bring as a potluck item. Found this off the Woman’s Day site. Light and yummy, will be making this again! (Photo from Woman’s Day site) Recipe Ingredients 3/4 tsp cumin 2 Tbsp lime juice 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 small red onion, chopped 1 celery rib, sliced 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped 1 can (16 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup crumbled feta Recipe Preparation 1. Heat a dry 8-in. skillet over medium heat. Add cumin and toast 1 minute or until spice is fragrant. Remove...

Eggplant Ratatouille Recipe

Super easy and good for you Ratatouille! I made this about a week ago. Great way to sneak in lots of veggies into the meal. Ingredients and instructions from video: Add a non reactive sauce pan: 2 tbsp of Olive Oil 1 Medium Onion, chopped Saute until tender and golden 1 pound Eggplant, cut into 1 inch pieces Add to onions, season with salt and pepper Cook eggplant until it begins to brown about 10 mins 1 large Yellow or Red Pepper, sliced 1 large Zucchini, cubed 2 large Cloves of Garlic, sliced Mix in with the rest of the ingredients and cook for a min Stir in a 28 ounce...