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Roasted Zucchini and Black Bean Tostadas with Crisp Radish Relish

 

black bean tostadas with crisp radish relish

If I was going to open a restaurant tomorrow I think I’d build it around these. The flavor combination in Cooking Light‘s Roasted Zucchini and Black Bean Tostadas with Crisp Radish Relish {and the addition of my Avocado-Lime Cream Sauce} is knock-your-socks off good.

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Summer Squash & Red Quinoa Salad :: Picnic Perfect!

summer squash & red quinoa salad - on Platter

When my friend Kasey served this Summer Squash & Red Quinoa Salad, it was a “get out the cell phone and take a picture” moment.  Besides that, it was delicious!

I don’t know about you, but by this time in the summer, I’ve had enough potato- or 7-layer salad to last me awhile. I want something different! Mix it up a little! And how about something that’s healthy, fairly simple to throw together, and gorgeous? Is that too much to ask?

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{Meatless Monday} Grilled Vegetable Sformato

sformato edited

For my sister’s birthday a few years ago, I gave her a gift certificate to a cooking class that we could do together. Since she’s not a big meat eater, I chose one that focused on great vegetarian dishes. With more and more “experts” talking about the health benefits of cutting back on meat, I figured it wouldn’t hurt to add to my repertoire either.

The class was taught by the wonderful Robin Asbell and held at Cooks of Crocus Hill.   We had a great time, and  over a few glasses of wine, learned to make a bunch of new dishes.  Robin’s “Grilled Vegetable Sformato” was our favorite.

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{Meatless Monday} Roasted Portobellos with Kale

roasted portobellos with kale

This is tonight’s experiment (Husband is SUCH a great guinea pig!).

We’re trying to add more “meatless mains” to our repertoire, and this looks like it might have potential.

The recipe is part of the Whole Living Action Plan for 2013 that I mentioned in an earlier post.  While we’re not following the plan exactly, I’m going to try as many of the recipes I can over the next few weeks. Continue Reading →