GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA

Gardening Note: Prune ... prune ... prune.

By now, southern Michigan forsythias have seen their day as well as many flowering trees like Shadblow, cherry, etc. Time to put those sharpened pruners to work. Shape after flowering allows adequate time to initiate new flower buds for next season. Next will be lilacs, etc. Keep a keen eye focused after flowering and your garden will not only look 'well groomed' but thank you with beautiful blooms next spring.

~ Trillium cuneatum

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GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA

~ If it sounds unusual, it's not in the least. An easy tasty treat after

a busy day in the garden.

4 halved boneless chicken breasts

juice of 1 lime & zest

2 cloves minced garlic

1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro

1 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

freshly ground black pepper

1 thin Boboli pizza crust

1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

freshly cracked black pepper

1 cup thinly sliced red onions

1 cup red, yellow or orange pepper strips (or mix)

1/2 cup (not too juicy) fresh salsa (or jar picante sauce)

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

chopped fresh cilantro

Early in the day, marinate chicken breasts in lime juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, cumin, cayenne, cilantro and freshly ground pepper. Refrigerate until grilling time.
Preheat oven to 450-degrees. Remove chicken from marinade and grill over medium coals until done, about 7-10 minutes, depending on thickness, flipping once. Allow to rest 3 minutes before slicing into bite-size pieces.
Spray pizza pan with Pam. Place Boboli on pan and smooth over with olive oil. Sprinkle with cracked pepper. Spoon drained salsa over crust. Cover with thinly sliced onions, pepper strips, and chicken. Top with shredded cheese and fresh chopped cilantro. Bake about 14 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Slice and let rest a tad before serving. (4 servings)

~ Trillium cuneatum and Virginia bluebells

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AUTUMN DINNER ~ ROASTED SAGE SPAGHETTI SQUASH With GUYERE, SAUTÉED FRESH GARLIC, PARSLEY and TOASTED PINE NUTS

“Welcome sweet November, the season of senses and my favorite month of all.” ― Gregory F. Lenz November Sunset (Hubbard Lake, MI) ROASTED SAGE SPAGHETTI SQUASH With GUYERE, SAUTÉED FRESH GARLIC, PARSLEY and TOASTED PINE NUTS ~ Delightful autumn dinner slightly adapted from pinch of yum . 1 halved and seeded spaghetti squash Extra-virgin olive oil coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste 2-3 minced cloves garlic 2 tsp. white balsamic vinegar 1 cup minced fresh parsley 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage or 2 tsp. dried 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese 1/2 - 3/4 cup toasted pine nuts Preheat oven to 375º. Rub squash with olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Place cut side down on sprayed rimmed baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender. Let cool until able to handle and scrape inside with a fork and pull strands away from ski...

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"In June, as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day. No man can heed all of these anniversaries; no man can ignore all of them." ~ Aldo Leopold WAVE PETUNIAS ROCK GARDEN WONDERS STREPTOCARPUS BLUE WONDERS GERBERA DAISY IN THE ROSE GARDEN CHOCOLATE COSMOS JOHNSON'S BLUE GERANIUM EVENING PRIMROSE ( Oenothera) - ASTILBE HYDRANGEA (ANNABELLA - MACROPHYLLA) ASTILBE KOUSA DOGWOOD JAPANESE PAINTED FERN - HOSTA

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"There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October." ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne Up driveway and overhead sky (Click on all photos for larger view ) 'Wa-gi-daa-king' Autumn South shore drive South Shore view West Branch River West Shore Drive Tamarack Island Old Marina Down hill Mt. Maria view Down hill Mt. Maria Remains of the Day (October Sunset)

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