Summer has officially arrived so let’s celebrate with this wonderful Roasted Potato, Asparagus and Arugula Salad. It is super easy to make, does not require a lot of ingredients, and is delicious.

Serve this salad for a summer cookout or on a picnic with a batch of your favorite grilled meat, fish or chicken. If you’re not going to serve the salad immediately, like on a picnic, leave out the arugula until you’re ready to serve. Also, be sure to let the potato salad come to room temperature before adding the arugula so not to serve cold. Buen provecho! Read more…

It is tough to think of a better lunch on a spring day than a beautiful crispy, golden puff pastry filled with roasted vegetables, asparagus and creamy queso fresco. This tart was absolutely delicious, we all loved it! It would be great for brunch too.

Serve with a green salad on the side. I hope you enjoy it. Read more…

I made another yummy salad for lunch two weeks ago while my sister was visiting. This pasta salad is simple, filling, and very tasty! We absolutely loved it.

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This green salad is simple and quick to prepare. Save the recipe for the hot  summer days ahead when you don’t want to touch the stove You’ll thank me for it later!

The recipe here is only a guideline. I am sure you don’t  need a recipe. The key is to use fresh ingredients.

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Asparagus and Tomato Frittata…simple, seasonal and absolutely delicious.

Asparagus are in season so, they are cheaper and fresh! This a tasty and wonderful vegetarian breakfast or lunch dish. Try it!

When you are buying asparagus, look for firm stalks. The cut end should look freshly cut and not too dried out. The length of the stalks should be all or mostly green. And, cook the asparagus as soon as possible after you buy them.

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I love eggs in all forms, especially when they are soft and runny. I am one of those people who always has eggs in the fridge and I am always looking for new ways to cook them. The beauty with eggs is that you can eat them at any time of the day, not just for breakfast. This dish was so simple to make, yet delicious! Read more…

I am a big fan of salmon in all forms. Everytime I see it on sale at the market I have to buy it.

Last week it was so cold and nasty outside that I needed to cook something to keep me warm and make me feel good, so I decided to make these Salmon Rolls with Asparagus served over tomato sauce. I used my simple homemade tomato sauce , but if you want to use store bought to keep it easier, that’s okay too.

This recipe was easy to make, elegant and delicious. I would recommend this dish for a dinner party. I loved it!

Ingredients
(4 servings)

4 salmon fillets, about 5 oz each one
Salt and pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Juice of half a lime
8 asparagus spears, trimmed and cut in half
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400F.

Lay the salmon fillets on a cutting board and sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl whisk together the mayonaisse, mustard, parsley, thyme, onion powder , garlic powder and lime juice.

Top each salmon fillet with 4 asparagus pieces. Roll the fillets and place seam-side down on a greased baking sheet.

brush rolls with the mayo mixture and sprinkle with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese, pressing to adhere.

Bake for about 25 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through. Serve over your favorite tomato sauce.