Maybe you've seen these cute BLT appetizers with the flavors of a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, or better yet, you've tasted them! They are so easy to pick up and pop in your mouth for a great burst of flavors. They are not totally easy to make though, especially hollowing out the cherry tomatoes. Here are some tips to make the process … [Read more...]
Marinated Tomatoes or Bruschetta
These marinated fresh tomatoes make a great side dish for a cookout, but they are even better on warm bruschetta. However you have it, make it the day before because it's better the second day. You can use any kind of tomatoes for this and a mixture of different kinds looks and tastes great.You can add those little mozzarella balls if you want to … [Read more...]
Quick Skillet Gnocchi with Chard (or Spinach), White Beans, and Tomatoes
Here's a quick skillet supper with everything going for it. It's low calorie, heart-healthy, full of fiber, high in vitamin C & A, high in calcium, is good for lowering stress, and has plenty of protein. The tomatoes and chard are supposed to be foods that keep you young looking. Wow! And with all that it's delicious! It has plenty of chewing … [Read more...]
Easy Avocado Tomato Salad that We Love
This is my favorite quick salad, maybe my favorite salad of any kind. You just cut tomatoes into chunks (allow juice and seeds to fall into the bowl) and then cut some avocado chunks into the same bowl. Stir to get the tomato juice over all the avocado pieces. Done!I like to add a little salt and pepper to the salad in my own plate, but since dh … [Read more...]
40 Super Foods to Stay Healthy
We hear about Super Foods a lot and for good reason. This time of year with viruses going around, we need all the help we can get to stay healthy. I like this list because it's pretty complete. Not all are inexpensive, but many are. Here are the foods. How many do you eat regularly? 1. Alaskan King Crab 2. Dried Plums (Prunes) 3. Bok … [Read more...]
Quick Appetizers with Celery and Cherry Tomatoes
Fill hollowed out cherry tomatoes with real bacon bits for a quick appetizer. Even quicker: celery boats. Fill washed & dried celery stalks with Boursin or wine flavored cheese from the dairy case. Cut into 2-inch sections to serve. Click on label "Boursin" below this post for recipe for that herb flavored cream cheese. … [Read more...]
Double Tomato Bruschetta
I love bruschetta and tomatoes are great on bruschetta. If you still have tomatoes coming in from your garden this is a great way to use them. Very nice for entertaining or for the family.Click title for link at AllRecipes. … [Read more...]