Tag Archives: tomatoes

Caprese Salad Skewers

For a outdoor garden party what better way to say “summer has arrived” than tomato, mozzarella, basil and sweet balsamic glaze salad?  I ended up making 30 skewers – not one was left! To serve this as an appetizer I decided to go mini-size on a skewer.  However, with the summer tomatoes around the corner […]

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Grilled Vegetables with Herb Vinaigrette

This dish can come together with any leftover vegetables that you have in the refrigerator or on the counter I always seem to have a few Green Onions, Spears of Asparagus, a single Pepper or Zucchini lying around.  Alone they can’t make up a dish, but together they make a beautiful healthy salad or side. […]

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Baked Shrimp with Tomato & Feta

This dish is super easy and quick to pull together. It makes a great weeknight dinner when your short on time. FAMILY RATING: SHRIMP 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 thinly sliced scallions 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons dried oregano (preferably Sicilian) 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved coarse salt and ground pepper 1 ½ pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp, tails removed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh […]

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All the seedlings are up!! Baby Tomato, Eggplant & Zinnias!

Asian Melon seeds were planted in pots today. I’m taking Mother Natures cue that winter is over and next week I am going to plant the first batch of lettuce, herbs, peas and Brussels sprout seeds directly in the garden. Pray for no more frost!!

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Mozzarella,Tomato & Avocado Salad

Can you tell I am anxious for Spring!  I love this salad anytime of year. It really makes a HUGE difference to use a good Olive Oil and Buffalo Mozzarella that is packed in water. Ingredients: 2 Heirloom Tomatoes, sliced 1 large Mozzarella Ball, sliced or torn 1/2 Avocado, cubed 10-12 of your favorite cracker, […]

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