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Fish Taco Bowls

It kind of looks like ice cream on top. I promise it's not. From the next installment in Amy's- Pinch-Of-Yum -Fan-Blog, I present Fish Taco Bowls. My only real deviation from  the original recipe  was using pickled jalapenos instead of a bell pepper, and I'll definitely do that again next time. And there will be a next time. The Recipe: (Serves 2) 2 tilapia filets 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin salt, to taste 2 c cooked rice (I use a mix of black and brown) 2 tb olive oil 3/4 c corn 2 tb pickled jalapeno slices, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 1/4 red onion, chopped 1 avocado, chopped 4 tb green salsa 3 tb sour cream Mix chili powder, cumin, and about 1/2 tsp salt. Pat onto tilapia filets and let marinate while preparing vegetables. In a skillet with olive oil over high heat, add onions, corn, jalapenos, and garlic (in that order, so the garlic sits on top and doesn't burn). Sprinkle with salt and let sit until the onions and

Crab Salad BLT

Jess added more bacon after I photographed his sandwich with this respectable amount. Sad story: We recently went to  Cornucopia , prepared to order our usual matching Crab Salad BLT's, and the menu looked suspiciously different. I opened it, which we never do, because we always order the same thing. I went straight to the sandwich section, with a sinking feeling in my stomach, and my fears were confirmed: No more Crab Salad BLT. So, I have taken matters into my own hands. And I dare say, except for the lack of delicious crispy french fries and thoroughly buttered bread, my version is at least as good as the original inspiration. I strongly recommend splurging on good crab for this sandwich. Fresh crab is expensive and sometimes hard to come by, but it really makes the difference in this sandwich.  This sandwich showcased my very first ripe tomato of the season, as well as home-grown lettuce, shallots, and parsley. Now if only I could start raising dungeness crab

Zucchini / Carrot Bread

Taking a picture helps force me to let it cool for a minute before digging in. I have always insisted on baking without recipes, despite knowing that the proportions actually do matter in baking. Usually it turns out pretty well. And when it doesn't, it's usually just a texture issue - the flavors are good, even if I need to eat my bread from a bowl. This bread is something that I've been improvising for years, gradually evolving it to be as nutritious as I could get it. I'm pretty happy with this version, so I forced myself to pay attention to measurements so I could write it down. The ground almonds and flax seed give it a real richness, so you definitely won't miss the oil or butter. Also, today I didn't have raisins so I substituted dried cherries. If you have dried cherries around, it's not a bad idea. The Recipe: 1.5 c whole wheat flour 3/4 c almond flour (I just grind almonds in the food processor) 3/4 c oat flour (I also grind oat