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Fire and Ice Watermelon Salsa 3 cups chopped watermelon ½ cup chopped green peppers 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped green onions 1-2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers ½ teaspoon garlic salt Directions   Wash hands with warm water and soap. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables before preparing.   Combine all… Continue reading Fire and Ice Watermelon Salsa

Strawberry Salsa Salsa that’s sweet, simple, and so delicious! 1 pint strawberries, hulled and finely diced 1 jalapeno pepper, stem and seeds removed, finely diced 1/2 cup  red onion, peeled and finely diced 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro, fresh and loosely-packed juice of 1 lime (2 tablespoons) Salt and Pepper to taste Toss all ingredients… Continue reading Strawberry Salsa

Garlic Scape Pesto 1 pound garlic scapes 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese ¼ c.  sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon salt Coarsely chop the scapes and pulse in a food processor. Add olive oil, cheese, sunflower seeds, lemon juice, salt and process until the pesto forms a coarse… Continue reading Garlic Scape Pesto

Watermelon Salsa 2 cups small cubes of watermelon 1⁄4 cup chopped green onions   1⁄4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin   In a medium bowl, mix all of the ingredients. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.  Serve salsa with burritos, tacos, fish or grilled meat.… Continue reading Watermelon Salsa

EZ Stir Fry Sauce Makes 1 1/4 cups or about 20 servings   1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vinegar 2 teaspoons fresh or 1 tsp ground ginger   Options:  Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic or red pepper flakes. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch and heat until thickened.  … Continue reading EZ Stir Fry Sauce

Humorous Humus 2 (15.5 ounce) cans chickpeas with liquid 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 1/2 tablesoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoopn ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons water or as needed to desired consistency Pour chickpeas (with liquid) into a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat… Continue reading Humorous Humus

Fresh Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes 2 cups diced cucumbers 1 cup seeded and diced tomato 1⁄4 cup chopped sweet onion 2 cups cooked rice (brown for whole grain) or couscous 2 teaspoons dill weed 1⁄2 cup low-fat italian salad dressing Toss cucumber, tomatoes, onions, rice and dill weed with salad dressing. Chill before serving for… Continue reading Fresh Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes