Its hot outside! Finding something satisfying and delicious without heating up the kitchen often leads to salad in the summer. The contrast of cool cucumber, creamy avocado, salty capers, and smoky cumin combine to create this delicious salad. You can enjoy this as side dish with your favorite summer grilled dinner or add grilled chicken or shrimp and serve this as a ...
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Stuffed Strawberries
So many fresh, irresistible berries are in season now, don't you just love summer! I've been berry picking a few times this year and am thrilled when friends have also shared some of their bumper crop. Thank goodness they shared...my little strawberry pot seems to be really struggling and has yet to blossom. I was recently introduced to a new little gadget for coring berries ...
Guacamole, it isn’t pretty
Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. If you want a quick, simple dip that is perfect for the occasion, guacamole is your answer. Just a few ingredients are added to avocado to make this creamy, yummy dish. If you aren't familiar with avocados, these green fruits grow on trees and are actually large berries. There are many varieties available though the Hass is the most ...
Orange Cream Flan
Cinco de Mayo will soon be here. I'm planning a Mexican inspired menu to celebrate and thought flan would be perfect for dessert! Though the ancient Romans are credited with having created flan, the Spanish popularized this sweet custard style version that has become a staple in many of the nations that they influenced. To make this simple recipe you fist make a ...
Egg-speriment, perfect boiled eggs
Every year about this time, the great debate starts about exactly how you should boil an egg. There seems to be divided opinions on this subject, and I have to admit my favorite resource is my grandmother, who I call almost every time I boil one. This year, after reading a very confident discourse by another foodie (who was not at all consistent with what grandma does), I ...
