Chunky Summer Salad

1 - 2 c. corn
2 cans piquinto beans, not drained
1 bell pepper, red
4 green onions
4 peppers, golden pepperoni
1/2 c. tofu, firm, chunks
1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, wedges
cilantro, to taste

Put corn and beans in a large bowl and toss to coat corn with the juice of the beans. Chop the bell pepper and green onions into chunks.  Finely mince pepperoni peppers and add. Add tofu chunks, cherry tomato wedges, and chopped cilantro. Chill and allow flavors to blend for several hours before serving.

Lemon Balm Berry Ice Cream

1 1/2 cups cashews
1 cup water
1 cup packed lemon balm leaves (we used lemon verbena leaves instead)
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup agave (any sweetener of choice will work)
1/3 cup lemon juice (we used Meyer lemons with the peelings left on)
2-3 drops lemon essential oil* - (we used lemon zest instead)


If you'd like little green specs, blend all but the lemon balm until smooth and creamy.
Add the balm and blend briefly.  Chill and process through an ice cream machine.


*Substitute lemon zest to taste.


ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!  [Margi]