Tag Archives: Mint

Thai Lettuce Wraps with Beef

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

I did it! I finally found a use for iceberg lettuce You may remember from my Spinach Salad with Emily’s Dressing post – I had no use for iceberg lettuce, and I freely admit to sticking my nose high in … Continue reading →

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It’s a Winner! Orzo with Broccoli – Mint Pesto

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

There’s pesto, and then there is Broccoli-Mint Pesto! Lightened up and released from it’s usual bath in olive oil, this pesto is easy to use gratuitously with pasta, served with fish or as a filler in tuna pitas. Garlic lovers … Continue reading →

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Quickie Fridays: Refreshing Honeydew with Basil, Mint and Lime

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Feeling hot and heavy? Wink, too much food and sun will do that to a homebody But one look at this refreshing salad, and you’ll feel like the wilted flower that springs back to life after a good rain. Perfect … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Style Cold Rolls with Shrimp and Mint

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Still gotta eat, even though it’s hot enough that catching a breeze feels like a luxury, and staying cool is a full time job in itself… It would be awesome if these cold rolls would make themselves in advance, be … Continue reading →

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Bring it on Zucchini… Bring it on!

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

Last year I had two zucchini plants – a yellow (my all time favourite veggie) and green (the second in command veggie). We were bombarded with zucchini, which I promptly canned, shredded,” lasagna-ed”, stuffed, steamed, blanched and loafed… I arranged … Continue reading →

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Got Mint?!? Mucho Minty Cucumber Salad

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Any Mint plant worth it’s space in the garden has one agenda – to completely take over the yard, the neighboring yard, the neighborhood…. and with it, my kitchen! The feeling of puttering out into my garden, scissors in hand … Continue reading →

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Dip and Sip: Easy Summer Entertaining

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Summer at the Homebody Residence inevitably includes three important ingredients: Zucchini, Mint and Friends! In this case, a Roasted Zucchini Walnut Dip and an Iced Moroccan Mint Tea (with a twist!). All three in one place is an occasion indeed, … Continue reading →

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