Cooking with Fresh Ingredients... Fruit and Herbs...

Cooking with Fresh Ingredients... Fruit and Herbs...

 Back with the theme of being inspired by ingredients that are already in your kitchen. This is the “side salad” that I served with the Basil Walnut Pesto Orecchiette that I blogged about recently. It was a perfect mix of sweet/tart/savory, simple and a perfect accompaniment to a pasta dish!! It’s easy and quick, but that can remain our little secret!!

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Cooking with Fresh Ingredients...

Cooking with Fresh Ingredients...

There always seems to be that eternal question of "What's for Dinner?"... and today was not any different for me. There is much to be said about always having a well stocked pantry... as well as, fresh herbs nearby... either in your fridge, or in your garden. The simplest ingredients can make the most amazing meals...

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Fresh Summer Eats...

Fresh Summer Eats...

Being amidst the hot days of summer, it often becomes difficult to cook in the heat... and it is impossible to escape the eternal question, "What to eat???" ... Something about the heat makes me crave dishes on the lighter side, and it doesn't take more than a trip to the local farmers' market to draw inspiration! This is a great opportunity to turn down the heat, but turn on the delicious healthy eats!!

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Summer Freshness on A Plate!

Summer Freshness on A Plate!

Something about mixing sweetness and tartness... throwing in some fresh herbs... and in minutes... Voila!!! An amazing summer side salad that can add spark and brightness to any main course!!

This is my take on a couple of recipes inspired by both Giada DeLaurentiis and Alexandra Guarnaschelli; a fusion of their ideas, if you will. 

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Starting a New Year on a Healthy Note...

Starting a New Year on a Healthy Note...

In keeping my word to bring you more variety in 2010.... new recipes were part of that deal... and in some cases... those "recipes" I will post will comprise of "throwing" a few ingredients in a pan, for a quick, delicious meal, that not only is easy and healthy, but is also very wallet friendly! Many times, some of the best meals that are the easiest to whip up come from ingredients that are already in your refrigerator and pantry!

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