cilantro – Produce with Amy

Lemony Shrimp Salad with Avocado & Cilantro Dressing

May 6, 2022

The recipe that I am sharing with you this month pays homage to warmer and brighter days. It is the perfect dish to serve al fresco poolside. Or as an accompaniment to your favorite grilled dish. It refreshingly speaks of picnics and gatherings and it begs to be followed by a juicy slice of watermelon. Or in the meantime, it is the perfect salad to eat now and pretend that the day is ripe and delicious as the end of June. … More Lemony Shrimp Salad with Avocado & Cilantro Dressing

Spring Break Green Smoothie

March 14, 2021

Not only do our eyes crave chlorophyll, but so do our bodies. That is why I am sharing this recipe with you today. I have not shared a green smoothie recipe in a long time and I believe that it is due. If you are new to green smoothies there are many health benefits to them. The nutrients are easily assimilated into the body since the blender breaks down the cell walls of the greens and helps promote glowing skin, increased energy levels, and reduction of salty and carbohydrate food cravings. … More Spring Break Green Smoothie

Spicy Peanut Dressed Vegetables

January 10, 2015

“You are what you eat. What would YOU like to be?” ― Julie Murphy With the first week of 2015 in the near distance, I keep reminding myself to stay true to my healthy goals and to keep progress over perfection my mantra. I have been navigating a personal struggle and I have to remember that nourishing … More Spicy Peanut Dressed Vegetables

Gingered Nectarine Green Smoothie

July 14, 2014

“Part of doing something is listening. We are listening. To the sun. To the stars. To the wind.” -Madeleine L’Engle It is mid-July and this week my goal is to be mindful of stopping to appreciate my time off for the summer. With thirteen years of teaching under my belt I know how important it … More Gingered Nectarine Green Smoothie

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Dressing

July 4, 2013

Cilantro is an annual member of the carrot family that has been grown for thousands of years. It is popular in South American, Mexican, Asian, and Mediterranean dishes. The leaves are used as seasonings in salsas, guacamole, grain salads. The seed is called coriander. Unripened, it has a citrusy flavor and can be used like … More Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Dressing

February Recipe Round-Up: Winter Bok Choy Slaw from “Vegetarian Times”

February 10, 2013

“I hate the notion of a secret recipe. Recipes are by nature derivative and meant to be shared – that is how they improve, are changed, how new ideas are formed. To stop a recipe in it’s tracks, to label it “secret” just seems mean.” ― Molly Wizenberg It feels empowering to report that Mike … More February Recipe Round-Up: Winter Bok Choy Slaw from “Vegetarian Times”