Savory Sight: Tomato, Avocado, and Onion Salad


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Tomato, Avocado, Onion Salad Photo

Don't let those heirloom tomatoes fade into the Summer without trying this simple salad that Yum reader senorita submitted to Savory Sights.Simple salads are always my favorites since it shouldn't be a fussy meal. My friend recently made this tomato, avocado and onion salad topped with fresh parsley and champagne vinaigrette. Super simple and super delicious just as salad should be! Snap Read more

Got Heartburn? You May Want to Avoid These Foods


Updated 04/22/11 11:31 AM · Posted by Heather Dale · 2 comments

Heartburn Causing Foods

When we overeat or consume spicy foods, oftentimes the gate between our esophagus and stomach doesn't close, which allows acid to move into the esophagus and therefore cause a burning sensation called hearburn. If you happen to experience more than two heartburn episodes per week, than you may be one of the 20 percent of adults who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Heartburn can Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: BLT (Beef, Leek, and Tomato) Salad


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Recipe For Beef, Leek, and Tomato Salad

We've seen the classic BLT sandwich kicked up a notch with spicy mayo and transformed into a pizza, but this recipe turns it on its head in a meaty salad tossed with leeks and strip steak. Dressed in tangy Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard, this crunchy, juicy salad is a fresh and filling way to end the day. And it can be made in a snap. For the super simple recipe, read Read more

A Reader Recipe: Roasted Tomato Hummus


Updated 08/17/10 9:09 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 4 comments

Roasted Tomato Hummus Recipe

FitSugar reader elisabeth was so inspired by fellow member krystles's roasted tomato recipe, she used it as inspiration to make this roasted tomato hummus, and posted it in the Healthy Recipe Group. I love make homemade hummus, it is so easy and so cheap! But I must admit eating the same flavor each time is a little boring, so inspired by krystles roasted tomato recipe, I baked up some heirloom Read more

The Easiest Killer App Ever: Greek Salad Bites


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Easy Greek Salad Appetizer Recipe

I am always looking for easy appetizers to throw together for an impromptu gathering. Inspired by PartySugar's scrumptious caprese skewers, I decided it was time to test out a Greek salad skewer. All it takes is a quick chop of ingredients and in about 20 minutes, I had a plate full of these delectable bites. The key is to make sure you have the right portion of each component — you don't want Read more

Soup's On: Cream of Fresh Tomato


Updated 01/12/11 11:30 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 9 comments

Soup's On: Cream of Fresh Tomato

While shopping at Berkeley Bowl, I came across the bargain section of fresh produce. Most of the time I won't glance at this section, but a two-pound bag of ripe red tomatoes caught my eye. At only $0.99 per bag, I couldn't pass them up since I had a hankering for a bowl of fresh tomato soup. The recipe calls for seeded and peeled tomatoes; however, I didn't want to waste time or lose a bunch of Read more

A Tasty Way to Start the (New Year) Day


Updated 01/08/09 8:24 PM · Posted by partysugar · 14 comments

Thomas Keller's Cheesy BLT Fried Egg Sandwich

Last week, I woke up (no surprises here) slightly hungover. It seems I had played one three too many rounds of beer pong. As I lay in bed, my head pounding, I suddenly realized I was in the best place in the world to be hungover: my parents' house — where the fridge was always stocked! Sure enough there was bacon, eggs, an assortment of cheese, and bread. It was time to make the ultimate Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: BLTs with Avocado and Spicy Mayo


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Fast & Easy Dinner: BLTs with Avocado and Spicy Mayo

I love making a classic sandwich — in this case, the BLT — more exciting. I almost always add avocado to my BLTs and I jazz up the mayonnaise with herbs or spices. For this kicked up BLT, the mayo is mixed with garlic, fresh lime juice, and chili powder. The recipe has you cook the bacon on the stove, but for a mess-free variation, bake it in the oven on a cookie sheet covered with parchment Read more

Healthy Lunch Idea: Chickpea, Tomato, and Feta Salad


Updated 02/18/08 7:06 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

Chickpea, Tomato, and Feta Salad Recipe

Last week you guys all gave some great ideas for healthy, easy lunches and since we're still on the topic (well I am, at least) I wanted to share a recipe for Chickpea, Tomato, and Feta Salad that user wren posted in the Healthy Recipes Group. Not only is this recipe healthy, but it's also super easy because it requires no cooking. For the recipe just read more Read more