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I’m always telling everybody whenever the opportunity presents itself that I’m not a salad or soup lover. Though I am a vegetarian, eating raw vegetables is not something I enjoy. I don’t know what it is about soups I don’t like, but they’re not my favourite food.
Just the other day, a friend and I were just discussing that growing older seems to be doing something to the part of the brain that

“When I walk into my kitchen today, I am not alone. Whether we know it or not, none of us is. We bring fathers and mothers and kitchen tables, and every meal we have ever eaten. Food is never just…

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If you are in the mood for a light, healthy, and very tasty sandwich - this recipe is for you. It takes minutes to make and tastes fantastic. I love the combination of the crisp seeded bagel thin topped with the creamy cheese, flavorful basil, and the soft tomato. Seasoning the top of the sandwich halves with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper is an important step that makes the sandwich extra

I haven’t felt like cooking any big meals due to the hot and humid weather here in Portland. I found this green bean salad on Myrecipes.com and it looked too good to resist. I adapted it a bit by using balsamic vinegar and garlic. It took only minutes to make and tasted fantastic. It was light, flavorful, and healthy… perfect for a hot summer day. Green and Yellow Beans, Tomatoes, and Basil in

I haven’t felt like cooking any big meals due to the hot and humid weather here in Portland. I found this green bean salad on Myrecipes.com and it looked too good to resist. I adapted it a bit by using balsamic vinegar and garlic. It took only minutes to make and tasted fantastic. It was light, flavorful, and healthy… perfect for a hot summer day. Green and Yellow Beans, Tomatoes, and Basil in

We loved the buttermilk dill dressing so much I decided to try making it with fresh basil and parsley this time. I also decided to add a bit of lemon because I love basil and lemon together. It turned out fantastic and we all enjoyed it. Making homemade dressing is so quick, easy, and affordable.Creamy Low Fat Buttermilk Basil Dressing:Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking1/2 cup of low

This is a quick, healthy, and delicious side dish that goes well with most any main entree. It’s also a great way to use up the vegetables in your refrigerator. I served this dish with the barbecue beef sandwiches and it was delicious. I really loved the flavor the fresh basil gave to these vegetables.Mixed Vegetable Sauté with Fresh Basil:Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.net1-2 tsp