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Day 222. recipe updated in Make it Fast, Cook it Slow to: 2 cups enchilada sauce, and to layer the tortillas with the filling. mmm! Its the two hundred and twenty-second day of the year, the day after 8/8/8. That means today is good luck, too. Ive just decided. Way back on the 9th day of the year, I threw together an enchilada casserole that was really good, and Ive been meaning to do regular enchiladas ever since. We had some leftover brisket , so I used that as the filling---but you could use rotisserie chicken meat, PORK , or leave it vegetarian. Enchiladas are very versatile. The Ingredients. --1 can (14.5 oz) creamed corn --1 cup shredded already-cooked meat --1 cup baby spinach leaves --1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves --2 T chopped sliced jalapenos --1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (I used a packaged Mexican blend) --1 can (28 oz) green enchilada sauce --2/3 cup sour cream --corn tortillas --more shredded cheese The Directions. I used a 6qt Smart-Pot for this. You can ea...

Sometimes, looking is enough. And, sometimes, you just have to give in to temptation. Friday Food Porn I have fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes, bell peppers and sweet corn coming out of my...well, suffice to say, I have a lot . Hey, Im not complaining. Oh no, I will never tire of grocery shopping in my own backyard. And when I found this flavorful recipe for Corn Fennel Salsa, I immediately conjured up images of guacamole and kale chips. Ah, a match made in heaven. Bragging rights: five of the eight ingredients called for, came out of my square-foot garden. Woo Hoo! Raw food advocate Diana Stobo is the culinary artist behind this colorful salsa. Dianas all about making raw food accessible, easy and delicious, so go feed your inner voyeur some Naked Nourishment. Want more sexy recipes? Check out a new version of Dianas show, The Daily Juice, every Monday. Live a little. Its the weekend

Record Breaking Temperatures Throughout the U.S. Although its been an unusually cool summer here in Northern California, the rest of the country seems to be enduring extreme heat. This weekend, a number of cities reached triple digits. This kind of heat can be dangerous and its important to do everything you can to cool off. One method people sometimes miss is their diet. The heating and cooling properties of food are very important qualities used in Chinese medicine. The type of food as well as the method it is cooked, or not cooked, all contribute to these properties. Foods that Cool You Youve probably heard the expression, "cool as a cucumber". Cucumbers are one of the vegetables that can cool the body. Here are some others: Fruits : Apples, bananas, cantaloupe, citrus fruits, watermelon and tomatoes Beans and bean products : Alfalfa sprouts, soy milk, tofu, tempeh Grains : Amaranth, barley, millet and wheat Herbs: Cilantro, dandelion, lemon balm, mint and marjoram Vegetab...

Break corn in half, lay down horizontally and cut off kernels. Fresh Corn - A True Sign of Summer You know its summer when beautiful ears of white or yellow corn are available at very reasonable prices. And although corn is getting a bad name because of its overuse in our society (for example, being made into unhealthful foods like high fructose corn syrup) fresh organic corn is a good source of important nutrients. Besides being high in fiber, corn provides significant amounts of vitamins B1 and B5 (thiamin and pantothenic acid), folate, vitamin C, phosphorus and manganese. Its also high in fiber. Buying "organic" corn ensures you that its not genetically modified. Its Light, Refreshing and Raw This salad is simple to make as well as light and refreshing. And I get to use my newly planted fresh basil from my Herb Garden in Recycled Plastic Tubs. Its funny that people eat raw corn in salads and salsas all the time but rarely pick up a raw corn on the cob. Raw corn on the co...