Black beans and rice is such a healthy side dish! This is another great quick and easy recipe to keep on hand for a summer barbeque. It's loaded with protein too. A bowl of rice and beans and a small salad for a lunch that will keep you feeling full all afternoon. Hate the idea … [Read more...]
Fattoush Salad
Fattoush is a middle-eastern salad made from fresh garden vegetables and a light citrus and herb dressing. Traditional fattoush combined fried pieces of Arabic flat bread with the vegetables, but you could substitute croutons or just omit them to suit your taste. Parsley and mint … [Read more...]
Easy guacamole & chips
Guacamole Guacamole dates back to the 1500's in Mexico when the Aztec empire mixed avocados with just salt and lemon or lime juice. "Ahuaca-mulli," as they called it, means avocado mixture or avocado sauce. Over the years, the tasty side dish has been enhanced with things like … [Read more...]