cucumber

Refreshing Cucumber Salad Bowls

TweetI love edible bowls. Nutritious and eco-friendly. But the best part? Less dishes! I’m a huge fan of that. You can change up this recipe a little with smaller cucumbers so they are more of a personalized size. I then love to serve it with toasted baguette slices and some fresh fruit. It’s a really easy make ahead recipe. Make…

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tortillas for south of the border casserole

South of the Border Chicken Corn Tortillas

TweetA gooey casserole from the slow cooker. Perfect for busy days. It goes well with nice weather so you won’t heat up the house with the stove or it’s even better when the rain hits and you need some comfort food. Since this is a gooey recipe, I serve it in large bowls. It goes well with rice and a…

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peach almond oj smoothie

Peach and Almond O J Smoothie

TweetWe drink a lot of smoothies in our house so I’m always on the hunt for new twists. Usually it’s the kids that are engineering something different, especially my youngest. He’s not afraid to toss just about anything in the blender if he thinks it will work and he’s not afraid to drink it. There is no fear in trying…

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Smoky Goat Cheese Asparagus

TweetAsparagus is a big favorite for my family and I. It grows in abundance in areas just across the mountains from us here in the Seattle area. As a girl, I grew up going out with three other generations of women to pick asparagus from the sides of the road. We’re talking deep, back country roads here and usually dirt….

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strawberry freezer jam recipe

Strawberry Surprise Freezer Jam

TweetStrawberry season! This is the time to take full advantage of the wonderful berry. Here in the pacific northwest and my area in particular, we have a lot of strawberry farms. Our major season is in June but I know the rest of the country gets sunshine sooner. lol I want to make sure I get recipes out so all…

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