Tag: asparagus

Stir-Fried Asparagus with Nigella and Nuts
May 3, 2013

Stir-Fried Asparagus with Nigella and Nuts

    The bunched spears of asparagus splendidly speak of spring.  They are at their best now – tender, fresh and slim.  

Dry Fries, Grilled and Quick Cooked, Healthy To Go Lunch Ideas, Salad, Salads & Soups, Sides & etc.
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Quinoa with Apricot, Asparagus & Almond
September 14, 2009

Quinoa with Apricot, Asparagus & Almond

Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah), is used  as a whole grain, & has been an ancient food that is cultivated in South American Andes since at least 3,000 B.C. It has been a staple food of the native inhabitants. “The ancient Incas called quinoa the “mother grain” …

Grains, Salad, Salads & Soups, Sides & etc.
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Stir Fry Chicken with Asparagus & Almond
June 7, 2009

Stir Fry Chicken with Asparagus & Almond

Asian cuisine is well loved around the world, and one of the most popular dishes  is a stir-fry. Dishes like almond chicken, cashew chicken, Kung Pao chicken, and chicken chop suey, are among the most popular chicken stir-fries.

Meat & Poultry
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Frittata
May 18, 2009

Frittata

Frittata is  “a type of Italian omelette that frequently features fillings such as meats, cheeses, and vegetables. Like a traditional French omelette, a frittata is prepared in a skillet. However, whereas an omelette is cooked on a stovetop and served folded, a frittata is first …

Breakfast and Brunch, Eggs
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Homemade Pitas with Grilled Chicken Patties & a Salad
January 29, 2009

Homemade Pitas with Grilled Chicken Patties & a Salad

          I am  encountering a block today, and have been sitting here for quite sometime not knowing how to start this post. The weather has been pretty bad, the children have been given a day off at school. With all the …

Breads, Buns, Rolls etc, Main, Entrees etc, Meat & Poultry, Rolls, Wraps, Sandwiches
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