Quick Pickles – Only 3 Ingredients! Perfect for those farmer’s market or homegrown cucumbers. I could snack on this ALL. DAY. LONG. You can also reuse the brine over and over, and you’ll want to because these cukes* are addicting. Start by thinly slicing some shallots and cucumbers. Toss them in a bowl with some…
Sides
Fresh Tomato Salsa – Ready in less than 5 minutes
Fresh Tomato Salsa – ready in less than 5 minutes. Tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, Serrano pepper, cumin, garlic powder, lime plus one blender or food processor and you will have delicious homemade salsa in just a few minutes. I like to use campari tomatoes as many times roma tomatoes from the store are quite tasteless. …
Simple Italian Salad with Easy Vinaigrette
Simple Italian salad with easy vinaigrette. I’ve made this two times in the past week because it’s so quick and delicious, there has yet to be any leftovers. I start with a base of three organic hearts of romaine, I next add so very thinly sliced red onion, a can (or two)…
Kachumber Salad
Kachumber salad is a combination of cucumber, onion and tomato with fresh squeezed lemon, cilantro, salt, pepper and a dash of cayenne. I like to add radish for a little extra zing. This is a Indian based recipe and is often served alongside curries (like chana masala, recipe here). I know for many Indian cuisine…
Mango Avocado Blueberry Salad
Mango Avocado Blueberry Salad. This recipe is seriously the BEST summer salad. I’ve featured this recipe at two cooking workshops and it’s been a favorite among all. The combination of fresh berries with creamy mango and avocado tossed together with fresh cilantro, mint and basil along with zest and juice of fresh limes…. it’s just…