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Was looking for a side to accompany grilled lamb when I came across this recipe. I have to say, peas have never tasted sooo good.
Ingredients:
1/2 C fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 T capers, roughly chopped
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
1 t lemon zest
1/4 C olive oil
1/8 t kosher salt
1/4 t black pepper
1 lb fresh or thawed frozen …
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This is not your ordinary pasta salad. Inspired by a good sale on fresh ravioli at the local supermarket and not wanting to serve it hot, did a little searching and wandered across this beauty. Fresh, low on the dressing front, pretty to look at, easy to make, and sooo tasty. Take this or …
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Spring has sprung, but somehow with all this crazy weather, I’m still fighting hibernation mode. Here was my attempt to cook inside with a Spring influence (cause when the weather really changes …it’s all about the grill). The inspiration was a cooking show on potstickers. Did a bit of noodling around online and this was what I ended up with. Great healthy …
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Healthy chocolate cake you say? No such thing! I promise, this one is the exception. I use olive oil and have substituted the sugar for 1/2 sugar, 1/2 splenda, so it can be healthy and is quite delicious. This is definitely my ”go to” for birthday celebrations, impromptu dinner parties and those “just because” occassions …
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Couscous is pretty “blah” on it’s own, but what you’ve gotta love … is it’s versatility. You can mix it will grilled veggies, nuts, fruits, legumes, you name it. It takes on the flavors that surround it. This dish was served as part of a Moroccan themed meal, so I added some great spices, fresh herbs, …