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  • Peach Jalapeno Salsa

    Peach Jalapeno Salsa

    This bright, juicy salsa with a bit of crunch is fresh and fabulous either paired with simple corn chips or providing the sweet note to offset a spicy dish. Shown here with Blackened Salmon and Coconut Rice. Ingredients: 3 to 4 Peaches or Nectarines 1 Jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed 1/2 Red Bell Pepper 1/2 Read more

  • Breakfast Skillet with Swiss Chard, Tomatoes and Feta

    Breakfast Skillet with Swiss Chard, Tomatoes and Feta

    Why make individual breakfasts? Save time by serving eggs to everyone at once. Take a break and take a shortcut! This veggie packed breakfast serves 4. Just serve it up with a side of bacon or sausage. Tips:  Swiss Chard is a substitute for spinach. That said, if you don’t have colorful swiss chard growing Read more

  • Roasted Cantina Salsa

    Roasted Cantina Salsa

    Elevate your Taco Tuesday – Ditch the jarred salsa and make your own big batch for now and later. Comes together in about 30 minutes and can be refrigerated up to one month. Remember to unwind with a margarita and open a bag of chips. Tips:  I use roma tomatoes from my garden. The thick Read more

  • Garden Orzo with Shrimp

    Garden Orzo with Shrimp

    Healthy and fancy on a weeknight? This jewel toned, garden fresh pasta comes together in 30 minutes and uses only one pan! Ingredients: 1 Box Orzo Pasta 12 oz Lg Raw Shrimp, shelled and deveined 3 C Water 1 1/2 C Cherry Tomatoes, halved 1/2 C Feta Cheese, crumbled 1/4 C White Wine 4 Tbsp Read more

  • Tomato Tart with a Black Pepper, Cheddar Crust

    Tomato Tart with a Black Pepper, Cheddar Crust

    What could be better than fresh basil, bacon and tomatoes? A BBT if you will… just a different presentation. I like using a variety of colors and types of heirloom tomatoes from our garden. Don’t be afraid of making a tart crust. If you don’t have a tart pan, then you can also make this Read more

  • Melissa & Dustin – Family

    Melissa & Dustin – Family

    We scouted the backyard, came back to the house and stopped dead in our tracks, doing a double take. When did the littles turn into people? Oh my Gosh! They have gotten so big!   Read more