Spinach Salad

 This makes a very nice simple side salad.15 oz of organic spinach3 tbsp blue Cheese1/4 cup sliced almonds1/4 cup of dried cherriesDressing;1 clove garlic2 tsp honey2 tsp spicy brown mustard2 tbsp Raspberry vinegar2 tbsp balsamic vinegar4 tbsp olive oilDirections;  Place spinach,  Blue cheese, almonds and cherries together on salad plate.  Dressing:  grate garlic and mix [...]

Honeyed Carrots

4 cups diagonally cut organic carrots2 tbs organic butter3 tbs organic honeyDirections: Put carrots in skillet with butter on low heat.  When butter is melted add honey.  Stir until carrots are thoroughly coated.  We like out carrots hot but still crisp if you like them softer cook longer.Green  ShellfishPink GlutenYellow NutsBlue  SoyRed EggsOrange FishImage courtesy of [image creator name] / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Simple Avocado

1 avocadobalsamic vinegarolive oilsea salt grinderDirections;  cut avocado in half and remove pit.  Remove peel and slice in bite size pieces. Arrange on a plate and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, salt to taste with your sea salt grinder.Green  ShellfishPink GlutenYellow NutsBlue  SoyPurple MilkRed EggsOrange FishImage: anat_tikker / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Shrimp Fettuccine

2 cloves garlic2 tbsp organic butter melted1 lb prosciutto1 cup frozen organic peas1 box Barilla plus Fettuccine1/2 cup organic butter softened 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 8 oz carton organic sour cream1 lb. uncooked peeled and deveined shrimp1/2 tsp white pepperDirections;  Cook fettuccine according to  package. Drain well.  While pasta is cooking  Crush garlic and saute in 2 [...]

Carmel Apple Cake

I have been craving apples and have more ideas on the horizon so stay tuned.  This cake exceeded my expectations.  And the carmel sauce got rave reviews.  The cake did not make it more than a few hours and I was thinking of making another. Ingredients for cake3/4 cup + 1 tbsp of unbleached all [...]

Simple Green Beans

2 cups frozen Organic Green Beansolive oil spray2 tsp organic buttersalt to tasteDirections:  spray skillet with olive oil and saute green beans when almost tender add butter and salt. When butter is melted and green beans are tossed with butter and salt, serve.Green  ShellfishPink GlutenYellow NutsBlue  SoyRed EggsOrange FishImage: FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Little Miss Crumpet

This is my new favorite breakfast.  Super easy.1 crumpet (store bought) toasted1 tablespoon part skim riccota1 teaspoon honeyDirections; toast crumpet spread Ricotta over crumpetdrizzel with honey, I don’t know if I really use a teaspoon or less I just drizzle a bit on top.Green  ShellfishYellow NutsOrange Fish

Goat Cheese Apps

I love to put this out when friends are coming to hang out.  It looks pretty and tastes great.1 log of goat cheese1 tbsp minced sun dried tomatoes1 tbsp minced fresh dillsalt grinder pepper grinderDirections: Slice goat cheese into 4 slices.  Roll two slices in sun dried tomatoes and arrange on plate.  Roll two slices in dill [...]

Blackberry Cookies

1/2 cup salted organic butter softened1 cup frozen organic Blackberries1 cup sugar1 egg 1 tsp lemon juice1/2 Tsp pure vanilla2 tbsp baking soda2 cups organic unbleached flourDirections:  cream butter, sugar and egg.  Warm blackberries them puree them.  once they are thoroughly pureed run through a strainer into creamed mixture.  Add lemon juice, vanilla, baking soda and [...]