Tag: tomatoes

THE COMFORT OF STAY AT HOME RECIPES

The purpose of this article is to provide you with the comfort of stay at home recipes. During these difficult stay at home times, quite a few people who preferred to eat out, find themselves having to stay at home for their safety and well-being. Cooking may not be one of their strong points, but with simple, healthy, delicious recipes, anyone can overcome!

Below you will provide links to delicious recipes I have already shared to give you a head start. Then, my goal is to provide at least one or more recipes a month. Although most are low-calorie, not all are.

GLUTEN FREE

Sweet and Sour … Gluten Free

An entree that’s easy-to-prepare and healthy to boot won’t steer you wrong!

Sweet & Sour Pork

Gluten Free — Turkey & Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

Whether or not you have a gluten sensitivity, this recipe is definitely a keeper and one you may want to consider with the approaching holidays.

farmer’s market treasures

Farmer’s Market Treasures for Italian Pasta Salad

I confess to being a pasta lover!

recipe, pasta salad, veggies, organic, garlic, oregano, vinaigrette, vegetables, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, olives, broccoli, corn, cheese, edamame, peas, carrots
Farmer’s Market Treasures Full Circle Farms – Organic

Farmer’s Market Fresh — Salsa Recipe

If you’re interested in a refreshing, easy to make treat, I recommend this salsa.

soups for the soul

Italian Orzo Soup

This soup is one of my absolute favorite low calorie dishes. Feel free to spice it up with Hot Italian Sausage (my preference is chicken since it is lower in fat).

Italian Orzo: Lemmon & Garlic

Mr. Bugs Had It Right — Carrot and Cashew Soup

A friend of mine shared this delicious soup recipe, but you’re in for an extra treat since this article gives you the skinny on carrots — a very versatile vegetable.

colorful carrots, carrots, Carrot and Cashew Soup, recipe
Colorful Carrots

easy baking

Bran Muffins, Dessert, Breakfast, Party Snack
Healthy & Delicious 5 Week Muffins — Perfect as a Dessert, Breakfast, and Parties

When it comes to baking, my preference is definitely to make it easy.

The Ultimate 5 Week Bran Muffins

DEFINITELY COMFORT

There is nothing low calorie about Southern Tomato Pie, but it is absolutely delicious!

Southern Tomato Pie — Add to Your Summer Delight

Thanksgiving, recipe, turkey dressing, turkey
Thanksgiving — Turkey Dressing Through the Generations

Thanksgiving could never be the same without my mother’s heavenly turkey dressing. I only treat myself to this mouth watering pleasure once a year for obvious reasons — the calorie count.

Thanksgiving — Turkey Dressing Through the Generations

I hope you enjoy! Do you have a recipe you’d like to share?

(c) 2020 Karen Van Den Heuvel Fischer

Farmer’s Market Fresh — Salsa Recipe

Farmer's Market Fresh
Vegetables and Fruits — Rick in Vitamins

There is nothing better than the fresh produce available from your local farmer’s market. Typically it’s picked fresh that day and is rich in vitamins, minerals, and flavor. It also gives us the opportunity to support our local businesses. Check out my prior post —  Vitamins – Storage In the Body and Out.

Recipe - Farmer's Market Fresh SalsaThis salsa recipe is an easy and great way to enjoy fresh produce. Feel free to double it or triple it based on the number of people you plan to serve.

Ingredients for Farmer’s Market Fresh Salsa

Garlic & Tomatoes Farmer's Market Fresh
Garlic and Tomatoes

  • 1 cup of diced fresh tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup of fresh corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup of diced onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt to taste — Americans tend to consume far more salt than is necessary or healthy. When I make the salsa, do not use salt, however, I do realize that most people prefer it.

 

Directions — Putting it all together

Farmer's Market Fresh
Jerusalem Shuk – Breads

Combine all the ingredients. Serve with your choice of fresh vegetables, tacos, corn chips, nano chips, pita chips, baked or toasted french bread, or anything else that your heart desires.

Tip:

Karen in Cornfield
Karen in Cornfield

I love sweet corn and have tried cooking it every way imaginable to ensure the sweetest, most delicious taste. Boiling corn probably does it the most injustice, although it may be the easiest. I grilled it shucked and wrapped in foil, not shucked and wrapped in foil, and right on the grill, without shucking it. Then, a farmer told us we were “wrecking” our corn and shared the secret…. You soak the corn in water with the husk on for 30-45 minutes then wrap each ear in foil and grill each side for about 7 minutes. You will have the most succulent, sweetest corn you have ever tasted. As an added plus, it freezes beautifully (I take it off the cob) and enjoy that summer sweetness throughout the winter.

What is your favorite summertime recipe?