Who doesn't like peaches? The question is how do you cook with them?
Pesto-Peach Chicken Salad Wrap
serves 4
(recipe found in Fitness Magazine July/August 2011)
Great way to use up basil!
3 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups diced cooked chicken...
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Cherry Bomb Smoothie
Refreshing and hydrating and full of nutrients in one glass
Cherry Bomb
(recipe found in Women's Health July/August 2011)
Blend 3/4 cup frozen cherries
1 kiwi, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup coconut water
3/4 tsp agave nectar
and 3 ice cubes
Karl's reaction: "Is there spices in this? Why is my throat so itchy? I think you put spices in here!"
My take: I put two kiwis in the mix instead of one and they overpowered a little...