I figured I’d do a series of picnic/BBQ-style recipes for the next few weeks since Memorial Day and July 4th are approaching. This is also the time of year that our family packs a picnic-to-go on Sunday mornings for a BBQ in a scenic spot following church. This has become a really special regular outing for our family. In years past we’ve enjoyed taking a drive up to the White Mountains (of NH) for...
Posted by
Kim Wilson on Aug 15th, 2011 in
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We love cucumbers- well, all of us except for my husband- he says they taste “too fresh” (whatever that means?!). In any case, they’re a wonderful summer veggie and have a natural cooling effect on the body. They’re exceptionally good for your skin too (topically and when consumed). One of my all-time favorite foods is a simple cucumber sandwich- bread, mayo and sliced cukes. But...
Posted by
Kim Wilson on Jun 3rd, 2011 in
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It’s picnic and barbeque season, so it’s great to have a simple wholesome coleslaw recipe. This recipe features my homemade almond mayonnaise (posted a month or so ago) but you can substitute any wholesome mayonnaise. What makes a mayonnaise wholesome? The major ingredient in mayonnaise is oil, so it’s best to purchase mayonnaise made with expeller pressed oil. And it’s ideal if that oil...
Posted by
Kim Wilson on Mar 18th, 2011 in
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I realize my recipe postings are alternating between soups and salads. It’s probably because our weather is alternating between winter and spring! Yesterday was a lovely day, so I made this quinoa tabouli- which the kids all loved- and enjoyed eating it sitting out on the steps in the sun. Quinoa is a lovely light grain which cooks quickly. You can make this recipe with leftover quinoa that you...
Posted by
Kim Wilson on Mar 8th, 2011 in
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This is my version of a prepared salad found on a local restaurant’s salad bar. It is such a simple salad- it doesn’t even really have a dressing. The simple flavors of the broccoli and chickpeas come through and are accented lightly with the olive oil and a little sea salt. There’s a nice texture contrast of the broccoli and chickpeas. You can add the red pepper if you like (it adds some...