Foods of Summer

The really cool things about the seasonal, summer foods we love!
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Sweet and Spicy Carrot Salad
Sometimes, by the end of a busy week, all I have left in the veggie drawer is a big bag of carrots. So, what can you do with all of that healing beta carotene and fiber? Make a yummy carrot salad, of course! All you need are a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your cupboard: Carrots Parsley Mustard Ginger Honey Olive oil White wine vinegar Salt Raisins If you have a food processor or cheese grater, that’s the quickest and easiest way to prepare this salad. It could be fini
Braised Beef Cheek Tacos
With the price of food skyrocketing, it’s wise to make financially savvy food purchases. When it comes to meat, there are many cuts that are less expensive and still very delicious. Compared to popular steak cuts like Porterhouse, beef cheeks aren’t an expensive cut of meat. They’re one of the best cheap cuts of meat for slowing cooking or braising. And, the best part is they are rich in collagen and protein. Beef cheeks are higher in protein and lower in calories and fat than conventional cuts
Summer Salad Italiano!
1 cup water 1 red onion, peeled and diced 2 carrots, diced 1 yellow summer squash, diced 1/2 red pepper, diced 2 garlic scapes, diced 3 cups long grain brown rice, cooked 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tbsp. balasamic vinegar Juice and zest of 1 lemon 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 2 tbsp. fresh basil, minced 1/2 tbsp. fresh oregano, minced 1/4 tsp. sea salt 1-2 dashes of black pepper Bring water to a boil and quickly blanch onion for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and let drain in a colander
Surf and Turf Pasta
Surf and turf is a classic combination of animal proteins combined from both the sea and from the land. The “surf” component can contain something like lobster, prawns, shrimp, squid or scallops. And, the “turf” is usually a red meat from an animals grazing on grass – like cows. In this recipe, I used shrimp (surf) and beef bacon (turf). It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare (if you have leftover rice), and it’s totally delish!
Gingered Chicken with Udon Noodles and Sauteed Vegetables
Gingered Chicken with Udon Noodles and Sauteed Vegetables – Andrea Beaman
Do you think tomatoes are deadly or wicked?
Do you think tomatoes are deadly or wicked?