We love cool summer dishes, and definitely meals that we can make, using the stove as little as possible. This is a great light meal for a hot summer day. PrintSummer Green Bean, Tuna Salad Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 1 Ingredients1/2 cup cooked rice 1 (4.5 – 5 oz) container of tuna packed…
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Macaroni Salad Du Jour
Really, most dishes in our house are “du jour” – you might see them again, and you might not! This macaroni salad is a delicious summer dish, so it will probably happen again. To make it more of a meal, you could add diced ham, bacon, and / or cheese, but it’s so good like…
Marigolds
We have such a lovely crop of marigolds every year, and the best part is that I never plant them, they reseed themselves. While I started planting them not just because they are such great color in the garden, and really cheerful in a vase on the table, but they help control the harmful garden…
Yucca Blossoms
It’s that time of year that I’m foraging in my yard for edibles. The new cactus pads are starting, so I’m harvesting them. And I’ve been waiting to see if the yucca was going to put out a bloom stalk. Last year I wanted to try yucca blossoms, and my plants didn’t produce stalks. This year is…
Salsa Slaw
My nephew started making a delicious slaw, and perfect for summer. Even if you think it sounds a little strange, make it anyway! PrintSalsa Slaw Ingredients4 cups finely shredded cabbage or baby kale 1/3 cup diced Claussen pickles, seeds removed, or use baby kosher pickles 1 large jalapeño, seeded and diced 1/2 tsp mustard seeds…