Cheese Ball Basil Salad

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I have developed some new fav foods over the summer. Especially farro!

Farro has a high protein and fiber content and a nutty, chewy texture (similar to barley) that makes it great for grain salads, soups, stuffings, and pilafs. Buy pearled farro, it makes the cooking process so much easier. Having a rice or pressure cooker is nice too…..cuts back on cooking time.

So……… could you fry farro up like fried rice? I tried it with great results, but what about just frying/toasting it like breadcrumbs????? Nutty, chewy, and crispy!!!! I could use it to sprinkle on a salad. How about I make a salad for you?? Continue reading “Cheese Ball Basil Salad”

Fiesta Zucchini Boats

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Zucchini is in abundance at this time of the year. What to do with all of it……. Fiesta Zucchini Boat’s….. that’s what to do with it.

Zucchini, or as the French call it, Courgette, is one of the most popular summer veggies. Is there anything you can’t do with zucchini??? Plus it’s low in calories….of course depending how you fix it.

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Choose small to medium-sized zucchini with shiny, bright green skin. The best size for zucchini is 6 to 8 inches length and 2 inches or less in diameter. Continue reading “Fiesta Zucchini Boats”

Pancetta Goat Cheese Pasta

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We all have that recipe that we make so many times that the book, magazine, or recipe card its printed on is a total mess from use…….Pancetta Goat Cheese Pasta is that recipe.

I have numerous times made reference to those checkout counter cookbooks……you know the little ones, that while you are in line waiting to check out….you’re checking out. This recipe is from one of them. I still love those cookbooks! I do resist buying them because ……..well….Pinterest. Continue reading “Pancetta Goat Cheese Pasta”