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Mediterranean Cauliflower and White Bean Salad: A Festive, Nourishing Side Dish

After decadent holiday fare and a few too many sweets, I am ready for a refreshing Mediterranean salad rich in nutrients.  Infused with spices like za’atar, this vibrant medley of cauliflower, white beans, red tomatoes, and green onions tossed in a lemony vinaigrette dressing has quickly become a favorite I crave. Tossing together the red and green colors of the season creates an explosion of … Continue reading Mediterranean Cauliflower and White Bean Salad: A Festive, Nourishing Side Dish

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Olive and Chicken Kabobs: Perfect for packed lunches!
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Chicken and Olive Kabobs

Salty, juicy black olives alternate with protein-rich chicken breast to make kabobs that pack well and change things up for the better.  Lunch box boredom, be gone! Do you believe change is a good thing or a hard thing?  For me, so much depends on what kind of change we are talking about.  A new recipe or meal solution that everybody likes?  Count me in. … Continue reading Chicken and Olive Kabobs

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Corn and Red Pepper Relish with Olives | Swirls and Spice
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Fresh Corn and Red Pepper Relish with Olives

It may be apple season, but there still is a chance to pick up corn on the cob at the farmers’ markets around here.  We always buy a dozen ears.  And sometimes we have leftovers. Especially when I make the mistake of buying cheap corn on the cob at the grocery store in between farmers’ market runs.  Those 15 cent ears simply were not in the … Continue reading Fresh Corn and Red Pepper Relish with Olives

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gluten free, muffin tin, recipes

Tuna Pizza Poppers {Gluten Free}

Forget the crust, just give me Mediterranean tuna pizza poppers for lunch!  I’m trading my pizza stone some for muffin tin magic, with protein-packed pizza bites that keep everyone full and happy. At last, here is a long-awaited savoury muffin tin recipe!  Until now I have shared only sweet muffins for Muffin Tin Month. Except on my Muffin Tin Mania Pinterest board, which has some savoury … Continue reading Tuna Pizza Poppers {Gluten Free}

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