Pistachio-Lime Squares

“The lime trees were in bloom. But in the early morning, only a faint fragrance drifted through the garden, an airy message, an aromatic echo of the dreams during the short summer night.”  Isak Dinesen

Citrus desserts are my favorite.  Key Lime pies, Lemon tarts, lemon squares, yes please! When I came across these lime squares made with a pistachio crust, I knew I’d have to make them.  With triple layers of lime flavor, they have a satisfying tartness.  Not too sweet with a lovely nuttiness to the crust and a silky smooth filling, they were delicious albeit a bit crumbly.  

Kaleslaw

“It is spring again.  The Earth is like a child that knows poems.” Rainer Maria Rilke

This recipe comes from one of Canada’s most popular cookbook authors, Greta Podleski, from her cookbook, “Yum & Yummer: Ridiculously tasty recipes that’ll blow your mind but not your diet!”.  The salad has a cult following and it is easy to see why:  it has color, crunch, mega nutrutious creds, great fiber and tons of texture in a super flavorful apple cider vinaigrette with maple and mustard.  It is gluten free, vegan, raw and vegetarian to satisfy today’s dietary needs.  I was treated to the salad at a recent dinner at my niece Vanessa’s, a gifted cook.  In a delicious meal, it was this salad that we were all swooning over!  It has become her go-to potluck dish.  The massaging of the kale with your fingers might seem weird but Podleski insists it is a necessary step to tenderize the kale.  Use organic kale if you can find it.