Leeks are a wonderful thing, but …. they can be a real pain to clean. And if you don’t get them completely clean, you can end up with little sandy bits in your food. Fortunately, Melissa’s has solved that problem for me. They have pre-packaged leeks that have been cleaned and sliced. I just […]
Lunch
Black Bean Soup Made with Guinness Stout
When the weather is cool, I love making a large pot of soup that’s big enough for leftovers. Black bean soup is a favorite. This one takes on an extra rich and hearty flavor from the Guinness Extra Stout. Stout Black Bean Soup Soup Ingredients: 1 pound black beans 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic […]
Veggie Pita Sandwich
Veggie Pita Sandwich Ingredients: 3 Persian cucumbers – thinly sliced 2 carrots – thinly sliced 3 radishes – halved and thinly sliced 2T Holland House Red Wine Vinegar pinch of salt and pepper Pita Bread Instructions: Combine vegetables in a bowl. Add red wine vinegar, salt and pepper and toss gently. Chill for 15+ minutes. […]
Jicama Tangerine Salad Recipe
Jicama Salad Ingredients: Jicama Cucumber Red or Yellow Bell Pepper 3 Key Limes Tangerine Cilantro Instructions: Peel jicama and cucumber and cut into chunks. Chop pepper. Chop cilantro. Combine in a bowl. Slice open the Key limes and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Mix thoroughly. Peel and section the tangerine. Cut each section […]
Leftover Turkey Naan Pizza
This year, I ended up with 2 holiday turkeys. There was a lot of leftover turkey, especially since I’m a vegetarian. My kids like meat, so I’ve been creating many meals with a turkey option for them and a vegetarian option for me. The turkey naan pizza was perfect for the family and I […]