Spicy Cucumber Salsa

June 9, 2010

Spicy Cucumber Salsa

Ingredients:
3 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 jalapeno pepper (or less), seeded and finely minced
½ cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp cilantro, minced
2 tbsp fresh dill, minced
A bit of fresh lime juice

Instructions:
Place all vegetables into a large bowl and mix well. Add cilantro, dill and lime juice and toss.

Serve with BBQ meats or salmon.

Homemade Whole Wheat Croutons

June 9, 2010

Homemade Whole Wheat Croutons

Ingredients:
3 medium slices day-old whole wheat bread, crusts cut off
4 – 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Garlic powder to taste

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cut the bread into small cubes and place them into a bowl. Add the olive oil and garlic powder and toss.

Pour the croutons onto a baking sheet and bake for about 15 – 20 minutes, turning occasionally.

Delicious in soups and salads.

Cucumber Salsa

May 2, 2010

Cucumber Salsa
Serves 2

Ingredients:
½ small cucumber, finely diced
½ green pepper, finely diced
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp soy sauce
Bunch of fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix gently. Season with black pepper and enjoy as a side dish with meat.

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