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Lemon Orzo with Red Peppers and Scallions

Lemon Orzo

Cleaning out my cookbook shelf I came across Spur of the Moment Cook by Perla Meyers.  Being unemployed has it benefits, I have time to clean out closets and do all those things I meant to get to one day. The cookbook was from my early years of cooking.  My friend and cooking buddy Deanna [...]

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Cherry Almond Couscous

Chill Grapevine This summer I have been looking for cherry recipes to try and Cherry Almond Couscous had been one I really wantied to try.  Every time I would go to make this I’d be missing one ingredient.  Yesterday, everything fell in place. This dish is super quick and easy.  It is sweet from the [...]

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Mango Coconut Jasmine Rice

Something about turning our clocks forward, longer daylight and warm spring days made me go looking for summer recipes. Simple dishes that can be put together. Mango Coconut RIce is a dish I discovered a few years back and make often in the summer. This is a great side dish for any type of grilled [...]

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Meyer Lemon Risotto

At my local farmers market this weekend almost every stand featured Meyer Lemons. I bought a bag with plans to use them in several recipes. Meyer Lemons are sweet lemons that are thought to be a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange.         One of the ways I love to [...]

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