Fresh Fruit and Mint Spring Rolls

Spring Rolls These are very refreshing in the warm summer time and quick to prepare! 4 large round Thai spring roll wrappers 12 fresh cilantro leaves 8 fresh mint leaves ½ teaspoon chopped sweet ginger (also known as pickled ginger) OPTIONAL 2 oz. carrot, shredded 2 oz melon  and mango (julienned (or any of your…

Quinoa and Corn Salad (from my last cooking class)

Quinoa and Corn Salad with Pumpkin Seeds Serves 4 * 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice * 1 teaspoon ground cumin * 1 teaspoon chili powder * 1 medium garlic clove, minced or pressed * 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil sea salt * 1 1/2 cups quinoa, thoroughly rinsed and drained (about 4 Cups cooked)…

Pea Pesto

I just had to make a pea pesto. I have only made it once and liked it a lot, so thought why not try another recipe and mint is readily available in my garden. My favorite is the spearmint I got from Shady Acres herb farm, it has given me a lot of mint through…