Healthy Choices
"lighter" recipes without sacrificing flavor...
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Eggplant, Zucchini, & Squash Curry
A few years ago I took on a new level of interest in cooking. I became a student of spices, learned which spices went best with which ingredients, and tested different combinations. During that particular Autumn season soups, stews, chilis, and sauces were transformed. Our kitchen was filled with amazing aromas and our favorite soup bowls filled with new fresh flavors.
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Zephyr Squash Summer Salad
I could not wait to get home to my farmers’ market bounty last night. Most excited about using zephyr squash for the first time and decided on this salad after visiting the sites of Zephyr Farms & The Kitchn. I simply cut the squash into ribbons and then steamed it until just tender…it still had a nice crunch to it.
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Tuna Fish & Chips {Surreal Bites}
My mom gave me a unique cookbook several years ago called Surreal Gourmet Bites. It changed my life or at least the way I viewed food. Thank you Surreal Gourmet (Bob Blumer) for inspiring me to eat with my eyes first and thanks mom for always choosing gifts for life.
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Steamed Asparagus with Fried Egg & Shaved Parmesan Cheese {Sundays with Shelby}
Steamed Asparagus with Fried Egg & Shaved Parmesan Cheese. Cappuccino got her here….but this dish kept her at the table. My daughter favors vegetarian dishes and because of her I’m drawn to recipes that I know she’ll enjoy.
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Zucchini Fries with Caramelized Onion Dip {Share the Love}
This is a beautiful recipe from King Arthur Flour for Zucchini Fries with Caramelized Onion Dip. Took them to a family gathering and everyone loved it, even the kids. Finger Food Rules!!
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Light & Refreshing Chilled Curried Zucchini Soup
This Light & Refreshing Chilled Curried Zucchini Soup is bursting with beautiful flavors. Some of that was due to the overnight chilling. This soup started as a hot soup the night before. It wasn’t until the next morning when I went to the fridge to see what leftovers I could turn into breakfast that I discovered the full beauty of this soup. And so it became Chilled Curried Zucchini Soup.
