Three green bean recipes

Posted by jimphelps on September 5, 2010 · 1 Comment 

The beans are on in the market and in friends gardens.  They come on thick and hard so here are three different recipes we like that use green beans.   You can make each dish with different types of green beans but the stewed green beans are best with italian (flat) green beans.  The salad … Continue reading →

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What Else We’ve been eating

Posted by jimphelps on July 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Another catch-up post.  Here are photos of a variety of things we have been eating.  Enjoy.

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Arugula and Apricot salad with lemon dressing

Posted by jimphelps on April 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

This is a very refreshing salad that is a great side dish to seafood.  Spicy arugula is dressed lightly in a lemon dressing.  The salad is topped with sliced apricots and toasted pine nuts. Recipe: Arugula Salad with Apricots, Pine Nuts and Lemon Dressing Ingredients 4 good handfuls of Arugula – washed and dried 4 … Continue reading →

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