These tangy and oh-so-simple-to-make sweet and sour Asian pickled cucumbers take only about 5 minutes to make, and are one of our favorite snacks. They're also so good served as a cooling side or a crunchy, puckery salad all on their own. I've never met a pickle I didn't ... continue reading... about Sweet and Sour Asian Pickled Cucumbers
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Chilled Corn and Crab Soup
Sweet corn kernels and fresh snow crab meat make this simple chilled soup a summer-time staple that's made with almondmilk for a lightened-up, creamy slurp that takes only 30 minutes to prepare. This post is brought to you by Almond Breeze Just a few days ago, I saw reports all ... continue reading... about Chilled Corn and Crab Soup
Garlicky Swiss Chard and Chickpeas
**This giveaway is now closed. There are few things I enjoy more than spending an afternoon cuddled up with: A: A warm body I love (Smudge, G Dawg or one of the pups all take first place), B: Either my iPad loaded with new online mags to scroll through or a fresh batch of my ... continue reading... about Garlicky Swiss Chard and Chickpeas
Friday Faves and Pancetta and Hazelnut Green Beans
With turkey-lurkey day right around the corner everyone is scouting out side dishes to dress up the white bird. Traditional green bean casserole surely holds a soft spot in my heart and I can never turn up my nose at creamy, onion topped green beans. Of course I have to ... continue reading... about Friday Faves and Pancetta and Hazelnut Green Beans
Crab Salad Sweet Potato Chip Bites and a Virtual Baby Shower
There's nothing in the world that can bring a smile to one's face like seeing a new mama gaze wonderously at her newborn baby. The cliché is true, each and every one of those nuggets of time are mini miracles. And today we have a little celebrating to do: TA-DA! We're ... continue reading... about Crab Salad Sweet Potato Chip Bites and a Virtual Baby Shower
Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms Plus 5 Simple Thanksgiving Sides
The stories are what I remember the most. Everyone gathered around my Grandma Mary Jane's dining table set with her best crystal and china—that I now have. The ambrosia salad that she'd make just for me. Helping my Aunt Jill make the relish tray and sneaking the squeeze cheese ... continue reading... about Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms Plus 5 Simple Thanksgiving Sides
