This creamy cilantro lime sauce will go perfect with the recipe that I will be sharing soon: Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Chicken (Look for it next week!) And, to make a complete meal, check out last week’s super-easy cilantro-lime rice recipe and then add a simple side vegetable. Tip: For best results, prepare the cilantro-lime sauce the night before you need it to give the flavors a chance to blend. Planning ahead will also save time on those busy nights you want to get dinner on the table as quickly as possible. Featured Product: Organic Culinary Herb Seeds (12 pack) – Thyme, Chives, Cilantro, Summer Savory, Sage, Dill Bouquet, Garlic…
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Jalapeno Cucumber Lemonade
My youngest son LOVES jalapenos! For quite a few years we helped in a Spanish church in Oklahoma City. In the nursery, they would give little ones spicy treats…and so, my youngest adapted a liking to hot, spicy foods. I love spicy foods as well, so I thought I would share a recipe today for those who also love jalapenos. A hint of heat adds an unexpected twist to this refreshing summertime favorite. The key to striking the right balance with recipe is to start with small amounts of jalapeno and gradually add more until you find just the right level of spice to suit your tastes. It’s a…
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze
I have to admit… I’ve never even tried Brussels sprouts until a couple of years ago. I thought perhaps they were some weird-tasting vegetable or something. Growing up I loved vegetables, but lettuce salads, green beans, peas, tomatoes, onions and corn were our main staples as far as vegetables were concerned. My mom occasionally served cabbage, which I have learned to love in my adult life. Once I tried oven-roasted vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels sprouts, it was a real game-changer in consuming (and thoroughly enjoying) vegetables. The flavor is just remarkable… I could eat a WHOLE pan of oven-roasted cauliflower when given a chance. Do give oven-roasted…
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Banana Cream Frozen Yogurt – No Ice Cream Maker Required
My hubby and I LOVE fall! We’re sure looking forward to the cooler weather coming in and especially the pretty autumn leaves. In the meantime, there’s still quite a few hot days ahead of us and so choosing some healthy frozen treats can be a great way to cool off. This banana cream frozen yogurt treat is simple and doesn’t require any churning or complicated equipment. The secret to success with this recipe is finding the right balance between the tangy Greek yogurt and more mild cream cheese. If you use regular yogurt instead, you may want to use a little more because it is less creamy than Greek varieties.…
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All About Apples – Storing Them, Fall Recipes and Health Benefits
Five Health Benefits Of Apples After reading this post, I hope you’ll gain a bigger appetite for apples. Here’s a few reasons why you should eat more apples… Apples are versatile, portable, inexpensive, and unlike a lot of other fruit, they store well. They also have quite a few surprising health benefits. There’s good reason why we have the saying “An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away”. Here’s some benefit from eating apples regularly. Apples Can Help You Lose Weight Safely Apples make a great snack and are low in calories with only about 90 calories for a medium apple. This humble little fruit is also packed full of…
