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From Global Inspiration to Weeknight Simplicity

Friday Four – Summer Salmon with Bright Green Salsa – 073021

Friday Four – Summer Salmon with Bright Green Salsa – 073021

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Summer Salmon with Bright Green Salsa 4 TB Olive Oil, divided ¼ Tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 Tsp Cumin 1 Tsp Ground Coriander 1 Tsp Turmeric 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika 1 Tsp Sea Salt 2 Cloves Garlic 6 Green Onions, chopped coarsely ½  Cup Cilantro, Packed ¼ ...

Spicy Tuesday – Grilled Corn, Zucchini and Orzo Salad – Basil

Spicy Tuesday – Grilled Corn, Zucchini and Orzo Salad – Basil

Fire up the grill and start cooking! This salad is a super easy way to enjoy the best of summer produce without a lot of fuss. We've used whole wheat orzo in the salad today, but you can use your favorite short pasta shape, whether traditional or alternative like...

Friday Four – Simple Summer Peach Cake – 071621

Friday Four – Simple Summer Peach Cake – 071621

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Summer Peach Cake ½ Cup Dark Brown Sugar ½ Cup Raw Sugar ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, softened 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract 1 Cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, or All-Purpose Flour 1 Tsp Baking Powder 1/4 Tsp Sea Salt 2 Large Eggs 3 Cups Peeled, Pitted and Chopped...

Spicy Tuesday Chilled Peach Soup – Mint

Spicy Tuesday Chilled Peach Soup – Mint

Wow - Its summer time and the living is HOT! Here’s a chilled soup that is cool and lightly sweet and fragrant with in-season peaches and the pop of mint. Easy to make, this soup will keep well in the fridge for 3 or 4 days, just make sure to whisk it up briskly  when...

Friday Four – Med Style Watermelon, Halloumi and Beet Salad – 070921

Friday Four – Med Style Watermelon, Halloumi and Beet Salad – 070921

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Watermelon, Halloumi and Beet Salad 2 Medium Sized Beets 6 – 8 Cups Cubed Seedless Watermelon, 1 (8 OZ) Package of Halloumi 4 – 6 Cups Baby Spinach 1 Recipe Citrus Vinaigrette* ½ Cup Thinly Sliced Green Onions Step One  Clean the beets well, if...

Spicy Tuesday – Chilled Provencal Tomato Soup – Herbes de Provence

Spicy Tuesday – Chilled Provencal Tomato Soup – Herbes de Provence

Summer already too hot? We’ve got the answer! Chilled Provencal Soup with Basil Pistou, (Pesto). Easy, refreshing and delicious! Shake up the same old Gazpacho with new flavors. Herbes de Provence is a flavorful blend of rosemary, basil, thyme, marjoram, bay leaf,...

Spicy Tuesday – Jicama and Cucumber Summer Salad – Smoked Paprika

Spicy Tuesday – Jicama and Cucumber Summer Salad – Smoked Paprika

Just a few ingredients make this salad crunchy irresistible, and you know If you’re going to be outside having a blast on the July 4th weekend, you’re going to be THIRSTY. Here’s a yummy and unique salad that will make you feel great, because both of the main...

Friday Four – Peach and Goat Cheese Slaw – 062521

Friday Four – Peach and Goat Cheese Slaw – 062521

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Peach and Goat Cheese Slaw ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 TB Sherry Vinegar 1 TB Dijon Mustard ½ tsp Sea Salt ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Pepper 3 Fresh Ripe Peaches, peeled pitted, and cut into thin slices, then each sliced in half lengthwise 1 (12 – 16...

Spicy Tuesday – Zesty and Cool Arugula Dip – Arugula

Spicy Tuesday – Zesty and Cool Arugula Dip – Arugula

Did you know that not only is arugula considered a salad green – it’s also an annual herb of the mustard family?  Native to Mediterranean area, this green leafy vegetable (Arugula) is also known as salad rocket or garden rocket. Botanically, it belongs in the family...

Friday Four – Orange Ginger Shrimp Topping Sesame Polenta – 061821

Friday Four – Orange Ginger Shrimp Topping Sesame Polenta – 061821

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Orange Ginger Shrimp topping Sesame Polenta 2 TB Avocado or Grapeseed Oil 1 LB Large Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined 1 TB Grated Garlic 1 TB Grated Ginger 1 Large Orange Zested and Juiced 1 TB Soy Sauce or Tamari 1 TB Rice Vinegar 2 TB Nam Ploy (Asian...

Friday Four – Smoky Potato and Artichoke Salad – 061121

Friday Four – Smoky Potato and Artichoke Salad – 061121

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Smoky Potato and Artichoke Salad 3 LBS Cooked Red or Yellow Potatoes cut into 1” Chunks 3 Cups Artichoke Hearts, defrosted if frozen, packed in water if canned 1 Cup Thinly Sliced Roasted Red Peppers *Smoked Paprika Dressing* ½ Cup Chopped...