Fresh Corn Salsa

Looking for a fresh dip to make for all your 4th of July celebrating? Or maybe you just need something to snack on in front of the TV... where it's air conditioned. This salsa recipe can be easily modified to a side dish by adding quinoa or chick peas. If you want to make it a salsa with more of a punch, add some black beans!

Ingredients:
1 ear of corn
1/2 green cubanelle pepper finely chopped
1/2 long hot pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tbs coriander chopped
2 green onion(optional)
2 tbs lemon juice
cumin powder
salt and pepper

Click here to view the rest of this recipe: http://vegetablegohan.blogspot.com/2011/05/fresh-corn-salsa.html

Peach Tea Sparkler

This refreshing beverage is perfect for a HOT day like today! Make a big pitcher of it to keep in the fridge, you'll find yourself going back to refill a lot. Pour it into your reusable bottles so you can sip by the pool. You can also add some raspberry to it to give it even more color, get creative!

Ingredients:
3 black tea bags (or tea of your choice)
2 c. water
2 fresh peaches, sliced
2 T. agave nectar
4 c. sparkling water

To view the rest of this recipe: http://theimprovkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/06/peachy-keen.html

Pesto Chicken Penne With Mozzarella & Grape Tomatoes

This has become an easy favorite to make on a busy weeknight. It's a great hot dinner, but it's also delicious when it's leftover cold for lunch!

Ingredients:
1 cup penne or any other pasta of your choice (I like bow tie)
1 cup boneless skinless chicken, poached
3/4 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 tbs olive oil/ butter
1 tbs flour
1 cup milk
salt n pepper to taste
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1/2 cup  fresh mozzarella, cut into small pieces
grated Parmesan

To view the rest of this recipe, please visit: http://poornimastastytreats.blogspot.com/2009/05/penne-in-creamy-pesto-sauce-with-fresh.html

Homemade Blueberry Sauce

Excuse me while I wipe my purple fingers off. This super easy blueberry sauce could top just about anything! Seriously, put it on your steak and it'll be delicious. Just kidding, but if you do try it, please let us know how it is. I am making this as an ice cream topping and jarring the rest up to share. Not saying you have to share, but I'm sure your friends and neighbors would love a jar of this stuff!
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Ingredients:
3 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved into 3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

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