Category Archives: Vegetarian

No red meat

Watermelon Summer Salad

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Lisa

Nothing says the beginning of summer like watermelon. Sweet juicy delicious watermelon. A seasonal delight like no other. We all craved it as kids and still do. Here’s a surprisingly delicious and grown-up way to serve this simple cool refreshing … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and Orzo Salad

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Lisa

  I have to share with you my new favorite summer salad. A wonderful simple and delicious side-dish with shrimp, lots of fresh herbs and gorgeous garden vegetables. One that is both cool and classy at the same time. A … Continue reading →

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Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Lisa

Here’s a super-easy recipe for fresh delicious homemade basil pesto. Even if you’ve never ever made pesto before. Even if you’re not Italian. You won’t even need a food processor. We’re going to make handmade gourmet pesto just like an Italian Grandmother. So, go gather-up these fresh ingredients: gorgeous green basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese and garlic. I hope you’re as thrilled with this hand-crafted pesto as I am. I LOVE it! Continue reading →

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Spinach Salad With Cucumber, Tomatoes and Feta

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Lisa

  I do love spinach, but I never liked spinach salad until I had this Mediterranean-style salad adapted from “Recipes for Health” from The New York Times. A glorious colorful salad made healthier with lots of garden vegetables, instead of … Continue reading →

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Grilled Corn with Lime and Basil

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Lisa

Cooking and dining outside has to be one of my favorite things to do. And nothing says summer like fresh sweet corn-on-the-cob. Next time you’re grilling, toss a few ears (of corn) on the barby to really fire-up the flavors. … Continue reading →

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