White Bean, Tomato and Blue Cheese Salad

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This year I decided that I would nix the beefsteak tomatoes that I normally plant in my garden and focus solely on growing cherry and grape tomatoes. I love a big, hearty tomato as much as the next gal, but we seem to eat them a lot less frequently than the smaller varieties, and I knew I wasn't going to be up for canning any this season because my work load is triple compared to this time last year. But lo and behold, to my surprise, I ended up with large tomatoes in the garden anyway. They must have been improperly marked at the nursery when I bought them in the spring, but it's one of those things where you just have to roll with it. Kind of like when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. When the garden gods give you big fat tomatoes, you make White Bean, Tomato and Blue Cheese Salad, a colorful and flavorful recipe that you can find right on Golden Blossom Honey's website. 

 

As many of us are experiencing record high temperatures, we're turning to lighter, easy to prepare dishes like this one. Normally I am not one to eat onions raw in any form, but oddly enough, I found them very satisfying to chomp on in this salad. This is a recipe that you can have on the table from start to finish in about 10 minutes, and best of all, there's hardly any stove top time involved in the prep process. And with the heat waves rippling across the globe, this is a recipe we can all get behind until Mother Nature gives us a little cooling relief!

 

Ingredients

 

Dressing

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 large clove of garlic, minced

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 

2 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

salt and pepper to taste

Salad

2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini or great northern beans, rinsed and drained

2 cups plum tomatoes, diced

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

 

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White Bean & Tuna Salad

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Judging from how packed my gym has been this week, I'm guessing that some of you may have made some weight loss resolutions for the new year. Jason's been back on the weight loss kick for the past few months himself, so I am trying to be the supportive wife by serving low fat, healthy meals at home because more than half the weight loss battle comes from what you consume, not how much time you are putting in at the gym. Part of Jason's problem is grabbing take-out for lunch most days, so finding recipes that are quick and easy to prepare or make for good leftovers the next day that he can take to work instead of rolling through a fast food drive through for a bite has been a top priority for me. One of his favorites lately has been this White Bean & Tuna Salad from Golden Blossom Honey. 

Cannelli beans are an excellent meal staple for anyone looking to eat healthy. They are a great source of fiber and protein, are low in calories, and provide the body with stable energy throughout the day. Additionally, they are heart healthy, as is the tuna in this recipe. Since my husband suffers from high blood pressure, I really like the health benefits this meal provides him. This recipe does call for canned beans, which does make this recipe really simple to toss together, but I used dry cannelli beans that I cooked in my pressure cooker. For some reason, I had a really hard time finding the dry beans at our local supermarkets, but did finally spot some at Meijer on the top shelf where they keep the organic dry beans in the rice aisle. Be sure to keep this recipe handy for quick and healthy meal solutions. 

Ingredients

1 (19 ounce) can white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM RAW HONEY
1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 (6 ounce) cans white albacore tuna, drained and separated into chunks
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, minced
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

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What's your favorite quick and healthy meal solution for lunch or dinner?

Three Bean with Bacon Bake

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Even though August is right around the corner, there is still plenty of summertime left, and I'll hold on to the season for as long as possible. We finally wrapped up painting our deck last week, and it's been fabulous getting to use it now, just enjoying the fruits of our labor. We eat most of our meals outside (one of my favorite perks of summer!), and BBQ food is one of our main staples this time of year. I usually stick with my grandma's baked bean recipe since it's a family favorite, but since I am really, really loving the new Golden Blossom Honey Mustard, I thought I would try switching it up with this Three Bean with Bacon Bake recipe recently. 

A little tangy, a little sweet, a little savory made for one surprisingly great twist on an old classic! 

Ingredients

4 thick-cut slices of bacon
1 cup onion, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY MUSTARD
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup water
1 (15-ounce) can Great Northern or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

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What's your favorite perk of summer?

Black Bean Nachos for Cinco de Mayo

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It's about time to break out the maracas and shake your caboose! Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and the excitement in my family can hardly be contained. Why? Because Mexican food is awesome! Our extended family will be coming over for food and fun, which is always something to look forward to. My sister-in-law will be making her famous fried tacos and the brother-in-law has the guacamole covered, so that leaves me with trying to find something else to add to the mix that will blend easily with what is already being served. I was thinking nachos would be a good addition, so we are serving these Black Bean Nachos I found on Golden Blossom Honey.

 Since we already have ground beef in our tacos, I like that this is a meat-free option. The combination of ingredients has this dish just bursting with flavor! Lots of veggies and gooey, cheesy goodness makes this a perfect dish for your fiesta! 

Ingredients

1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (15 ounce can) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 scallions, chopped
1 (8 1/2 ounce) bag tortilla chips
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
4 ounces Monterrey Jack cheese, grated
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

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