Chop tomatoes and onion by hand. (A food processor will make soup!) Mince cilantro. Mix with all other ingredients in a glass bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Makes a great dip or topping for all your favorite foods!
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Monthly Wrap-up August 2022
Wind down the summer with some great recipes. Or renew your commitment to get in shape and work online with me! CREATE 16-Aug Roasted Tomato Dressing 24-Aug Roasted Melon Seeds MOVE 13-Aug Take the MyPlate Quiz 17-Aug Online Classes and Training SING 29-Aug Blue Bayou, solo
Blue Bayou
Rehearsing Blue Bayou for an upcoming gig.
Crunchy Melon Seeds
Crispy with salt and sesame. Great for snacking, salads, rollups… seeds from one melon 1/2 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp soy sauce Scoop seeds, rinse and remove flash. Spread on cutting board to dry overnight. When dry, heat oven to 400F. Mix in oil and soy sauce. Spread on a cookie sheet or pie plateContinue reading “Crunchy Melon Seeds”
Roasted Tomato Dressing
Fantastic on pasta, salads, rollups, etc. 4 tomatoes (Roma are best) 1 cup olive oil 2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 tsp crushed red pepper 2-4 cloves garlic 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro Slice tomatoes in half lengthwise. Drizzle with a little of the oil and sprinkle with a littleContinue reading “Roasted Tomato Dressing”
Monthly Wrap-up July 2022
Great summer recipes and a helpful video. CREATE 8-Jul More than Oatmeal 30-Jul BBQ Bean Salad MOVE 18-Jul Getting Up from the Floor
BBQ Bean Salad
A real crowd pleaser. Perfect for summer potlucks! 1 chopped onion 4 minced garlic cloves 2 minced jalapeno peppers 1/2 cup molasses 6 tbsp tomato paste 2 Tbsp mustard 2 Tbsp barbecue seasoning 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 cup apple cider vinegar 6 cups canned beans (any assortment) 1/3 c apple cider vinegar 2 TbspContinue reading “BBQ Bean Salad”
Getting Up from the Floor
Watch this video BEFORE you find yourself stuck on the floor, unable to get up. Includes variations for knee-replacements. Courtesy of Littleton Community Television, Littleton MA.
More than Oatmeal
3 Tbsp rolled oats 2 tsp currants (or any fruit) 1 tsp roasted buckwheat groats 2 tsp pumpkin seeds 2 tsp chia seeds 1 Tbsp sliced almonds 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup boiling water Mix all ingredients. Microwave 1 minute. Add honey or milk (sometimes I add a few spoonfuls of tea!). Heart healthy andContinue reading “More than Oatmeal”
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