Cucumbers and avocados are two of my favorite things to buy in the produce department, so cucumber avocado salsa is often on the menu
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Strawberry Cucumber Salsa
Regular tomato salsa is fine, but a fresh fruit salsa is a great way to kick up the flavor of your meal or snack. Strawberry Cucumber Salsa has a touch of sweetness from the berries and a nice little crunch from the cucumber. It looks pretty and tastes great. The salsa is good as an […]
Labne Cucumber Mint Dip
Delicious! A good dip makes a great appetizer or addition to a meal. I’ve had a variety of cucumber dips made from Greek Yogurt or labne, when I go out to eat. That inspired me to try homemade. It’s simple, rich with probiotics and tastes fantastic. I use labne, instead of yogurt, to give it a thicker […]
Top 10 Specialty Produce Trends for 2016
It really is exciting to see the wide variety of produce that is now available at small retailers and at large, national chain grocery stores. The selection keeps getting better every year. I got a sneak peak at the top 10 trending items at a special event at Melissa’s Produce Southern California headquarters. I’m already using many of […]
Cucumber Dill Salad
When I was a kids, I did not like store bought cucumbers with their seeds and hard, waxy skin. Then I discovered that not all cucumbers are like this. I used Persian cucumbers for this recipe, but it can also be made with English cucumbers. I cut off just a bit from the ends and […]