MUSHROOM QUICHE

Light and savory Mushroom Quiche. Not just for special occasions, easy to make and versatile enough for everyday. The basic quiche recipe remains constant, but you can add your own twist to it. This time, I had lots of mushrooms so that's what I made. Next time, who knows? Maybe asparagus...

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SALAD DAYS

Fresh, crisp and full of flavor! Salads just seem to taste better in the summer. Take a trip to your local Farmers Market and pick up some beautiful greens, ripe tomatoes and succulent vegetables. Put them all together and enjoy a salad you create yourself.

For this salad, prepare and assemble your ingredients:

• lettuce and other greens (spinach, arugula, etc.)
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  red or green onions
• 
  
  cherry or grape tomatoes
• 
  
  avocado

Add protein:

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  hard boiled eggs
• grated cheeses
• ham, turkey, chicken, etc.
• crisp, crumbled bacon

Add other vegetables and toppings depending on your preferences:

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  cauliflower, broccoli
• cucumber
• sprouts
• sesame seeds
• edamame
• tofu
• croutons

Dressing:

Use any dressing you prefer or offer a selection if you are serving to guests.

What is your favorite salad topping? Which dressing do you prefer for a mixed salad like this one? Leave a comment below, I'd love to hear from you!

BALSAMIC VEGGIES and CREAM CHEESE APPETIZER

Vegetables marinated in balsamic vinegar poured over a brick of cream cheese and served with crackers! The mushrooms soak up the tangy sweetness of the balsamic vinegar and smooth cream cheese balances the rich flavor of the artichoke hearts. Beautiful contrasts in color, texture and flavor will have your guests clamoring for more. I promise you this appetizer it will be gone before you know it and people will beg for the recipe!

It looks complicated, but there is no cooking involved and all you do is choose your ingredients (it's very flexible, use what you like), marinate them, chill and serve! Super easy and so delicious.

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QUICHE with HAM and MUSHROOMS

QUICHE with HAM & MUSHROOMS

Here's another way to use your leftover baked ham. If you don't want to use ham, just leave it out. It will still taste delicious. This recipe makes two 9-inch pies. As long as I'm going to the trouble of making something I know I like, I like to make extra for another meal or to share.

If you have not attempted a quiche before because you thought it was tricky or too difficult, you will be surprised at how simple this dish really is. Just get everything together before you start and follow the steps and you will enjoy your own homemade quiche today. I like to pair it with a fruit salad and a croissant for lunch. You can enjoy this for breakfast too. It's even good cold!

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OLD FASHIONED MAC & CHEESE

Who can resist this warm, cheesey goodness? With the cold, rainy weather, I always turn to comfort food recipes. This mac and cheese casserole is so satisfying. Don't we all have a mac and cheese story? The best you ever tasted or the worst? Do you remember the first time you tried to make this dish? How did it turn out? I have searched for and experimented with all kinds of mac and cheese recipes and found this one to be the easiest and tastiest basic recipe. Try it yourself and let me know how it turns out.

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