Don’t expect this fresh summer garden tomato soup to taste like the canned version! In this recipe, you control the salt level and the ingredients aren’t whipped into being totally smooth. I recommend finding tomatoes that are deep red, preferably homegrown, for a richer, fuller tomato flavor. I added tomato sauce to the recipe for that […]
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Delicious & Easy Vegan Pizza Dough
I’ve been talking about making a Delicious & Easy Vegan Pizza Dough for homemade pizza for years. I’ve made bread and pie crusts and homemade bagels, so I’m not intimidated by dough or baking – I’m not sure why I haven’t tried it until now. I recently saw a dough recipe online, promptly wrote it […]
No Knead Bread
This No Knead Bread recipe is the easy dutch oven bread you’ve seen everywhere. I’ve used both white and wheat bread for this bread and both were great. Be warned: there is a 12 hour rising time for this bread dough! My husband and I both like this bread and we bake it all the […]
Orange Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette
This orange Dijon balsamic vinaigrette is the perfect companion for Orange Avocado Almond Spring Salad. Its sweetness and tanginess add that bit of zing you sometimes want in a light salad. I favor the balsamic vinegar flavor over oil, so I increased the vinegar amount from the original recipe and added more orange juice. Adapted from […]
Orange Avocado Almond Spring Salad
I made this Orange Avocado Almond Spring Salad for Mother’s Day, when I was looking for a light, brunchy salad. The Orange Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing is a perfect companion to the salad – tangy and sweet. Roasting the almonds is easy and takes only 10 minutes. I used whole almonds, but slivered or sliced […]