November 10, 2019
Recipe: Strawberries & Cream Hand Pies
November 10, 2019
Recipe: BLT-A Quinoa Salad
The salad I am sharing is simple and is great for backyard entertaining or for meals out of the house. Pack it up in your mason jar and off you go. The jar is also a fun way to serve guests. This is a wonderful recipe for outdoor BBQ’s and picnics.
Ingredients
1 cup dry Quinoa, prepare according to package directions
4 ounces Bacon, diced (I used nitrate free turkey bacon, use your favorite)
1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half
a handful of chopped Cilantro or Italian Parsley
1/4 cup diced Green Onion
Avocado, diced and toss with lemon juice
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1 tablespoon Avocado or Olive Oil
Garlic Salt to taste
Cracked Black Pepper to taste
a few handfuls Micro Greens, Baby Spinach leaves or your favorite Lettuce
a few ounces of Feta Cheese
Directions
Prepare quinoa, let it cool. Mix lemon juice, vinegar and oil with quinoa in a medium bowl. Add the bacon, tomatoes, cilantro and green onion and combine well. Season to taste with garlic salt and pepper. Add more lemon juice and vinegar if desired. Gently mix in the avocado. Plate the quinoa salad and top with mixed greens and some feta cheese before serving.
Notes
I toasted my quinoa with a splash of avocado oil first over medium high heat. This gives it a bit more flavor. Feel free to use black, white or red quinoa.
~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
Pasta with Spinach, Pancetta and Pomegranate
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~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
Recipe: Creamy Orzo Pasta with Bacon & Fava Beans
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~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
Recipe: Skinny Bacon Potato Salad
Don’t let the word “skinny” fool you. This side dish has plenty of flavor kick. Just don’t eat the whole bowl of it…if you wanna keep it skinny that is.
Ingredients
3 pounds Red Potatoes, cleaned and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 pound Bacon, cooked & crumbled
1/2 cup Italian Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
chopped Green Onion
Garlic Salt
Pink or Black Cracked Pepper
Fresh Herbs ~ Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano
Directions
Bake or cook your bacon in a pan until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
Put potatoes in a large saucepan and fill with water (covering the potatoes). Bring to a boil and simmer, covered for about 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Place potatoes in a bowl filled with ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
Toss potatoes with vinaigrette, mayonnaise, lemon juice, green onion, bacon and fresh herbs. Season with garlic salt and pepper to taste.
~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
Chocolate Covered Granola Bar Bark
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~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
Homemade Raspberry Applesauce
Simple fruity flavors combine to razzle dazzle your tastebuds with joy!
Sinfully sweet with nothing added but sun ripened raspberries and plump, juicy apples…
Fruitful!
Ingredients
6 Apples, cored, cut into chunky pieces
10 ounces fresh or frozen Raspberries
3/4 cup Water
splash of Lemon Juice
a few pinches ground Cinnamon, Ginger or any spice you like
Optional
Natural Sweetener to taste if needed
Directions
Bring all ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce to a simmer, partially cover the pot and cook for 25-30 minutes until the fruit is nice and tender, Carefully transfer fruit sauce to a blender or food processor. Purée until well combined. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
I do not remove the apple skins. They add great nutrients, flavor and fiber.
Use your favorite apple variety for homemade applesauce. We love Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Gala and Honey Crisp apples. A combo is great too.
Add your favorite natural sweetener to taste of needed. This will depend on the overall sweetness of your fruit.
~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
Strawberry Applesauce
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~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
Recipe: Quinoa Salad with Kale, Chicken, Chickpeas & Bacon
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~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
Recipe: Fruit Salad with Lemon Honey Dressing
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~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
Kids Chopped Vegetable Salad
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~ Marla Meridith
November 10, 2019
