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Panzanella

August 19, 2010

Fresh summer "Oh My God That Was Good" tomato bisque. Although you don't typically think of having tomato soup in August, I think it's the perfect time to make it.

Tomato Bisque

August 10, 2010

My easy recipe for Tzatziki sauce made with Greek yogurt, cucumbers and garlic. I add this to souvlakis, gyros or grilled pita chips!

Tzatziki

August 4, 2010

Steamed Clams with Fresh Basil

August 2, 2010

Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes – My garden is full of basil and my favorite thing to make with it in the summer is pesto. My husband called this "squashta" since I usually make this with pasta.

Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes

July 28, 2010

A touch of lime and a little cilantro makes this black bean, avocado, cucumber and tomato salad a perfect companion for grilled chicken or steak.

Black Bean, Avocado, Cucumber and Tomato Salad

July 26, 2010

Warning! This dessert is highly addictive and hard to stop eating! Don't be fooled by the humble ingredients, this is easy to make, very refreshing, and is perfect to bring to a BBQ. Truthfully, the first time I heard of this grape dessert, the ingredients did not appeal to me. But when I tasted it, OMG! This is one of those recipes you'll be making again and again and chances are you probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen. Easily doubles for more people.

Creamy Grape Dessert

July 18, 2010

This super easy, no cook skinny taco dip is a MUST have at any get together: birthdays, football, holidays– the dip always disappears! Serve with tortilla chips.

Skinny Taco Dip

July 6, 2010

Red beets, cilantro, carrots, onion and mayonnaise, a perfect side dish at your next BBQ that goes great with chicken, fish or steak. If you haven't tried beets yet, I promise you this is delicious. This was the recipe that got me to love beets. Similar to a potato salad without all the points. Hubby liked it too to his surprise, even had seconds!

Red Beet Salad

June 20, 2010

My family's favorite grilled or broiled chicken seasoned with Latin flavors to create the best tasting chicken!

Broiled or Grilled Pollo Sabroso

June 18, 2010

This easy chicken salad recipe is made with scallions, cilantro with a hint of lime. It's a tasty twist on traditional chicken salad with some Latin flavor!

Cilantro Chicken Salad

June 16, 2010

Low Fat Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake

June 14, 2010

My husband loves fajitas! It's the only thing he ordered while we vacationed in Mexico... every single day! I could never order the same meal everyday, but that's a different story. These shrimp fajitas he claimed were better than any he's ever eaten in a restaurant. Wow! Now that's a compliment from my fajita loving husband!

Shrimp Fajitas

May 10, 2010

This simple, light, homemade Blue Cheese Dressing is made with Greek yogurt, blue cheese, lemon juice, mayonnaise and seasoning.

Blue Cheese Dressing

April 10, 2010

Pomegranate Martinis are the new black. Cosmos are so last year! If you are looking to try a new skinny cocktail that is dee-licious and fun to serve at a party, give this a shot (no pun intended)! But be careful... one is never enough!

Pomegranate Martini

March 11, 2010

This easy corn salsa made with lime, cilantro and tomatoes are perfect with chips or served over your favorite tacos or burrito bowls!

Corn Salsa with Lime

February 21, 2010

This avocado and mango salsa is a light and colorful party dish with chips. The combination of flavors, sweet and salty with tangy hint of lime makes this a winner. This is also great over grilled fish or chicken!

Avocado and Mango Salsa

February 5, 2010

Gazpacho

September 8, 2009

Mozzarella Basil and Tomato Skewers

September 2, 2009

Basil Green Goddess Salad Dressing

September 1, 2009

Blueberry Peach Crisp

August 27, 2009

Spaghetti with Sauteed Chicken and Grape Tomatoes, a pasta inspired by the abundance of tomatoes and basil in my garden this year.

Spaghetti with Sauteed Chicken and Grape Tomatoes

August 26, 2009

Clam Chowder Lightened Up

August 25, 2009

Angel Hair with Shrimp and Asparagus

August 13, 2009

This delicious, healthy Pineapple Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is absolutely incredible! Low in fat, high in fiber and extremely moist.

Pineapple Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

August 9, 2009

Sautéed Zucchini with Plum Tomatoes is a quick and delicious summer side dish.

Sautéed Zucchini with Plum Tomatoes

August 6, 2009

My giant zucchini that I picked from my garden today inspired me to try a new zucchini recipe. I have tons of zucchini recipes on my site that I rotate frequently but I've never tried baking bread with it. I found this recipe on Eating Well and reduced the sugar to 1 cup. This recipe replaced most of the fat with apple sauce so it's low in fat, yet is very moist. If you don't like nuts, you can replace them with chocolate chips.

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

August 3, 2009

A simple summer tomato salad made with heirloom tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, extra virgin olive oil and garden fresh basil.

Heirloom Tomato Salad

July 9, 2009

Spaghetti with Garlic Scape Pesto with Tomatoes

July 5, 2009

Garlic Scape Basil Pesto

July 1, 2009