Month: May 2015

Fresh Garden Salad

This Fresh Garden Salad was one we grew up with.  Mom seemed to make it nearly every day.  Everyone loved it so we didn’t mind.  Here it is again.  Funny how the great recipes always come back around! Fresh Garden Salad 1 cucumber, diced 1 

Add the Fresh Flavors of Avocado Cream to Anything!

Avocado Cream is a healthy, delicious alternative to many high calorie sandwich spreads.  Try it as a replacement to mayonnaise or dips.  My son loves it as a fresh tasting alternative to hummus. Avocado Cream 1 avocado, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic 2 green 

Cucumber Bites are a Great Appetizer for a Ketogenic Lifestyle

Just because it’s “diet food” doesn’t mean it can’t taste good too.  These Cucumber Bites are great on many different diets, including ketogenic and low carb.  Full of healthy ingredients, they are great even if you aren’t on a diet.

Cucumber Bites

Cucumber Bites

1 cucumber, cut into round slices

1 avocado

1 small clove garlic, very finely minced

1 T shallot, finely minced

a small pinch of salt

a small pinch of cayenne

2 t lime juice

paprika, optional garnish

cherry tomatoes, cut in half, optional garnish

Combine all the ingredients except the cucumber in a small bowl and mash together (or place in a mini prep food processor and processor until the desired consistency).  Adjust the seasoning and then top each cucumber round with a spoonful of the avocado the sprinkle with a bit of paprika and a half of a cherry tomato if desired.  Delicious and healthy!