BIZZY BAKES

Salads are a delight in the summer with the high temperature and humidity.  It nice to change them around by adding ingredients, you might not expect to find.  I have been putting strawberries into salads for years but not blueberries.  I admit, I hesitated, not knowing if they would be accepted.  They turned out to be a wonderful addition to the salad. Greens with Fruits and Nuts Ingredients: 8 ounces mixed greens of choice 1/2 cup strawberries 3/4 cup blueberries 2 tablespoons chopped pecans 1/2 cup slivered almonds Dressing - 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper Method: In a bowl, place all makings of salad except dressing. In a separate container, mix the salad dressing ingredients.  I usually put the salad dressing ingredients into my mini food processor and mix them together so the...

This is another way, I used my strawberries.  Actually, I had three good salads to serve and we ate all three.  I have posted the Asian slaw and I have no photo of the chopped vegetable salad which had a delicious dressing.  I guess, I have to make it again. Both spinach and strawberries are food that can be added to so many dishes.  When I buy spinach in bulk, I usually take two cups out and throw them into my main dish and it always makes it better. Do you have a food that you use to change recipes on a whim? Strawberry Spinach Salad  adapted from Taste of Home Ingredients:  1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons white or balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced 1/4 cup chop...

The Jewish holiday of Shavuot has just passed.  One of the customs is to have dairy on the holiday and I make cheesecake each year.  Depending on the company who is coming, the number of cakes are determined.  This year, being a quieter year with only one of the couples visiting, I made a strawberry cheesecake, at hubby's request. Cheesecake feels naughty to eat.  It is rich and creamy and filled with delicious and "forbidden ingredients.  This year, I made one without heavy cream so I can be a bit virtuous.  I never care too much.  This is a once a year splurge of calories. It is usually made with a graham cracker crust and I have made it with a nut crust to keep it gluten-free but this is one dish when the crust just doesn't matter.  We are going for the creamy and that is the bottom line. I did splurge on the strawberries  putting a layer on the cream cheese layer and again on the sour cream topping.  Such a good idea...........