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This melon arugula salad is something you can easily make on those hot summer days. It is a light, cold and refreshing lunch or side dish. Summer and melons are synonymous. Now is the time when there is a wider variety of juicy melons. Why not make use of the different varieties of melons available now? Melons come in various…
Continue readingPeach cobbler is one of my favorite summer desserts. Actually I love peaches period. I use peaches in both savory and sweet dishes when it’s in season. Lucky me, I have a peach tree in my backyard that gives us the sweetest, juiciest fruit. To make the peach cobbler, it is important to pick firm ripe peaches. That means not…
Continue readingIt’s tomato season and what perfect time to make this easy Italian bruschetta appetizer. Bruschetta is a famous bread appetizer that originated in Italy. First, you toast fresh bread in the oven or on the grill. Then you top it with a savory mixture of tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil. In some regions of Italy people also add different…
Continue readingMeet your new quick and easy weekday/weeknight meal – spicy tuna avocado wrap. So easy to make when you want a quick bite. You know how we all have those hectic days when we just don’t have time to cook? Healthful spinach, celery and avocado add fresh-from-the- garden flavors to the wrap. A little zip comes from the chili garlic…
Continue readingThere’s nothing like being outdoors grilling food in the summer. This grilled chicken asada is one of my favorites to grill. Here in California, Mexican flavors influenced some of our popular cuisines. I love carne asada so much that I make it with both beef and chicken. Chicken is a good option if you are trying to stay away from…
Continue readingSummer is here and this smoothie recipe is my favorite way to beat the heat. I enjoy it for breakfast or lunch during those days when its too hot to cook in front of the stove. And when you’re in a hurry, it’s perfect because it’s easy and quick to prepare. This smoothie bowl is loaded with nutritious ingredients and…
Continue readingChicken Adobo is a classic Filipino dish that is typically served with steamed rice at least once a week in most homes. Everyone loves it everywhere you go. It is comfort food for Filipinos. And each town has their own slight variation on how they prepare the dish. When I was growing up in the Philippines, my mother and grandmother…
Continue readingI love vegetables especially when they’re easy and quick to prepare like this sautéed zucchini. Zucchini is one of my favorite side dishes because it’s so versatile. It is available here in CA for many months and we prepare them in so many different ways. For this recipe, you will need only a few ingredients such as olive oil, fresh…
Continue readingWarm days are here and this frozen yogurt bark is a wonderful healthy dessert or snack to enjoy. I love to make this frozen treat with different toppings and yogurt flavors. The best part is it’s so easy and quick to make. The base of this frozen snack/dessert is a coconut-flavored Greek yogurt and I chose seasonal raspberries and blueberries…
Continue readingBlueberries are in season and what perfect time to bake this easy blueberry lemon tea cake. And because lemons are in season too, magic happens when you combine the two flavors in a cake. Why not welcome warmer weather with these spring-inspired flavors? I know a lot of people find themselves baking cake or cookies during this pandemic lockdown. It’s…
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