Large cannellini beans, barley, and arugula mix together to become an easy salad for bringing to the park to enjoy on a warm spring day. April 22nd is Earth Day. Get involved. Have a Picnic for the Planet. The weather has been kind lately. Too kind, almost. Where I live the … [Read more...] about Bean and Barley Arugula Salad: A Picnic for the Planet Giveaway
Bean and Barley Arugula Salad
2 cups cooked barley 2 cups cooked cannellini beans 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/2 lemon, juiced and zested 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup cherry … [Read more...] about Bean and Barley Arugula Salad
Lemon-Kissed Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Lemon kisses the crust, but leaves this bar-style cheesecake rich and creamy, then appears again in a sweet sauce that covers the strawberries on this springtime dessert. My grandma would have us over for Sunday dinners often. When my family up and moved away from the city, … [Read more...] about Lemon-Kissed Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
Strawberry Cheesecake Bars with Lemon Crust
For the spongecake crust: 1/2 cup cake flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 eggs, separated 7 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 lemon, juiced and zested 1 tablespoon butter, melted For the cheesecake: 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1 2/3 … [Read more...] about Strawberry Cheesecake Bars with Lemon Crust
Roasted Asparagus and Spinach Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
A springtime salad with lemon roasted asparagus, quinoa with lemon vinaigrette and roasted shallots, all atop a fresh spinach bed. Easter is coming. This isn't a new revelation. It's just fact, a fact that I've been avoiding. I may have even been hiding from it as though it … [Read more...] about Roasted Asparagus and Spinach Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
