Category Archives: Veggies

How to Beat the Heat – Ahi Poke and Caprese Salad

Ahi Poke

While this year is much better than last year, it’s still HOT. We were at 108 F with humidity of 30%. This is just downright miserable temperature and our electric bill is out of sight. The garden is on perpetual life support right now so harvesting fresh greens is out of the question. So what to do for dinner? Continue reading How to Beat the Heat – Ahi Poke and Caprese Salad

Shrimp and Squash Ribbon Salad with Citrus Basil Pesto and Grape Tomatoes

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Sticking with the flavors of summer and light, easy to fix weeknight meals, this is another delightfully refreshing and delicious dish. Continue reading Shrimp and Squash Ribbon Salad with Citrus Basil Pesto and Grape Tomatoes

Bourbon Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

Bourbon Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

This is a dish you really need to try. If you don’t like bourbon, don’t worry about it. Baby Lady doesn’t like Bourbon either but she absolutely loved this preparation. Continue reading Bourbon Glazed Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

Japanese Eggplant and Haricot Verts with Red Thai Curry Paste

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This is a fabulous side dish for a weeknight meal. It’s fast, from prep to the table is less than 15 minutes. It’s full of flavor with the garlic and ginger. The Thai curry paste adds a depth of flavor and a little kick. The Haricot Verts give that nice little crunch of texture in addition to their beautiful flavor. Continue reading Japanese Eggplant and Haricot Verts with Red Thai Curry Paste

Pommes Anna

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WARNING -If you’re on a low carb diet, look away now. Don’t eat this! If you figure you’re gonna die of something then you might as well die from this dish. Continue reading Pommes Anna

Garden Fresh Swiss Chard with Garlic, Lemon & Red Pepper

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Mm good! This was the side dish we had for dinner last night. What a delectable treat. Continue reading Garden Fresh Swiss Chard with Garlic, Lemon & Red Pepper

Moroccan Spinach with Preserved Lemons, Garlic and Paprika Topped with Goat Cheese

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This is a fabulous side dish and went very well with the Steak Richard if I do say so myself. It is a wonderful way to fix spinach, is unique and packs a lot of flavor into a side dish. If you don’t try this dish then shame on you. Continue reading Moroccan Spinach with Preserved Lemons, Garlic and Paprika Topped with Goat Cheese