This colorful salad is great for summer barbeques. 1/3 cup lime juice1/3 cup olive oil1 clove garlic, crushed1 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground pepper1 19 oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed1 1/2 cups frozen corn 1 avocado, diced1 large green pepper, diced2 medium tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup diced cucumber6 green onions, thinly sliced To prepare […]
Homemade Popsicles
Here are a couple of really simple and healthy popsicles that are sure to be a hit with young and old alike. Tropical Yogurt Pops 1 tub of vanilla yogurt 1 frozen can of mango juice concentrate 1 banana Mix ingredient in blender and blend until smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and place in freezer. […]
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Pork simmered in barbeque sauce in the crockpot, then pulled apart to make one mighty tasty sandwich filling. 1-2 lb boneless pork (can be frozen)1 bottle of barbeque sauce, divided1/4 cup water Place pork in a crockpot with half of the BBQ sauce and 1/4 cup of water. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Add more water if it […]
Pita Pockets with Greek Salad and Hummus
Here’s another great summer dinner idea for really hot days. No cooking required! 1 english cucumber, chopped2 tomatoes, chopped1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled1/2 tsp oregano1/2 tbsp lemon juiceWhole wheat pita pocketsHummus (store-bought or homemade recipe below) Combine cucumber, tomatoes, feta, oregano and lemon juice. Cut pitas in half and spread with hummus, then fill with the […]
Black Bean and Pepper Quesadillas
This quesadilla recipe is so quick and easy. It’s perfect on a hot summer day when you don’t feel like spending too much time in the kitchen or turning on the oven. 1 19 oz can of black beans, rinsed1 chopped bell pepper (red, orange or yellow- or a combination)1 cup grated chedder cheese1/2 cup […]
BBQ Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers stuffed with brown and wild rice and veggies, then cooked on the barbeque. They make a great side dish for a summer dinner. 1/2 cup wild rice1/2 cup brown rice2 1/2 cups boiling water1 vegetable boullion cube1/2 cup chopped onion1 garlic clove, crushed2 tbsp walnuts, chopped1 tbsp olive oil1 small tomato, seeded and […]
Greek Quinoa Salad
A combination of greek salad and quinoa with sundried tomato pesto. It’s a perfect summer salad. 1 cup quinoa, rinsed2 cups vegetable or chicken broth1 english cucumber, chopped2 large tomatoes, chopped1 green pepper, chopped1/4 cup green onions, sliced1 cup feta cheese4 tbsp sundried tomato pesto1 tbsp lemon juice In a saucepan, combine quinoa and broth. […]
