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…
Category: summer
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….
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