Shrimp and Chicken Summer Rolls with Thai Peanut Sauce

After a month-long journey through the American midwest and two Canadian provinces, we arrived safely home a few days ago. Fresh vegetables were scarce as we traveled the interstates, and consequently they are what we crave. Let there be salad–and all manner of greens and farmers markets! Fried foods have been banned for the foreseeable future. It is lovely to be back in the … Continue reading Shrimp and Chicken Summer Rolls with Thai Peanut Sauce

aiming4simpleJuly 2014July 201426 Comments

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Sesame Orange Napa Cabbage Salad

Crisp and refreshing, a simple cabbage salad gets lifted to greater heights with an exquisite sesame orange dressing. Never mind a main dish. All summer long I would be content with salads and desserts. I initially skipped adding any almonds, thinking that they might be cliché. But I tried tossing some in when I was finishing off the delicious leftovers, and was amazed. Just a sprinkling of almonds added spectacular … Continue reading Sesame Orange Napa Cabbage Salad

aiming4simpleJune 2014January 20258 Comments

Lentil, Wild Rice, and Sweet Potato Salad with Orange Pecan Dressing

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Sweet Potato Salad with Lentils, Wild Rice, and Orange Pecan Dressing

It feels like summer already–after approximately one week of spring weather. So I would rather not fire up my oven, but eat salad more often instead. A salad a day is my goal, though I’m been rather lazy in pursuing it. So this time we have not just any salad, but one fit for a meal. And a fine one at that. To make this citrus-kissed salad even … Continue reading Sweet Potato Salad with Lentils, Wild Rice, and Orange Pecan Dressing

aiming4simpleMay 2014May 201417 Comments

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15 Favorite Picnic Dishes: A Summer Recipe Roundup

Picnics and potlucks, how I love them. Let me count the ways! But what to bring? Collected here are 15 fabulous recipes for celebrating the arrival of summer. These will help me (and you I hope) put together great picnic menus for the warmer months ahead. Vive la picnic! My top picks 1. Creamy Sweet Pea Salad 2. Tapas-Style Deviled Eggs 3. Mango Lemon Bars For salad lovers 4. … Continue reading 15 Favorite Picnic Dishes: A Summer Recipe Roundup

aiming4simpleMay 2014May 20147 Comments

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Gluten-Free Buckwheat Crackers

This week I’ve got a great new recipe for homemade crackers, and I am sharing it as a guest post. My favourite version features cooked lentils, buckwheat flour, and brown rice flour. They are crisp, healthy, and delicious! You can find my recipe for Buckwheat Lentil Crackers at Whole New Mom. Enjoy! Buckwheat Lentil Crackers with Cilantro Olive Tapenade Continue reading Gluten-Free Buckwheat Crackers

aiming4simpleMay 2014May 20145 Comments

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Cilantro Olive Tapenade

Appetizers = one of the best inventions ever. In my ideal world, meals would consist of an endless array of appetizers and be eaten outdoors whenever possible. Though I have never had the good fortune of experiencing a tapas party, I suspect I would never wish to leave if I did. Furthermore, if you browse my recipe index, you’ll notice that there are far more … Continue reading Cilantro Olive Tapenade

aiming4simpleMay 2014May 201450 Comments