Ceviche is a perfect summer appetizer. It’s light, bright, refreshing, and doesn’t require use of the stove one bit. Even famed food writer MFK Fisher agreed when she wrote in With Bold Knife and Fork that it’s “very good in hot weather.” So I, not being one to disagree with such a refined palette, take…
Appetizers & Snacks
Sriracha, Makrut Lime & Ginger Shrimp
I LOVE savory appetizers, don’t you?!? They definitely whet your appetite for what’s to come during dinner. Shrimp offers so many options, especially when it comes to appetizers. And every time I work with shrimp, I think of the scene from the movie Forrest Gump when Bubba lays out all the wonderful things you can do…
Pickled Mahi Mahi
I missed National Ceviche Day on June 28. What the heck was I doing that was more important than writing about ceviche?!? I’m always on the lookout for interesting ways to prepare fish, which is why my ears perked up at a cocktail party after hearing my friend Claire talk about her global sailing adventure….
Citrus Shrimp & Avocado Crostini
Until I was about thirty years old I absolutely HATED avocados. There, I said it. It feels good to get that off my chest! Now, some of you may be thinking “How could she possibly hate avocados?!? Is there something wrong with her?” Others might be like “Yeah, me too. They’re slimy, have the consistency…
Fresh Starfruit, Ginger & Lemon Juice
Carambola (aka starfruit) is a beautiful, star-shaped tropical fruit. Depending on the variety, it can be sweet or sour (the general rule is that the sweet one has thicker flesh and a golden skin color) and it’s lovely when cut cross-wise, especially in salads and garnishes. The flavor is sort of a cross between green…
Almond, Date & Orange Granola Bars
Today’s post is all about adaptability, or, making ‘do’ with a recipe when you just don’t have the exact ingredients on hand. Surely, this has happened to you, right? I’ve been making this recipe for “Healthy 5-Ingredient Granola Bars” for many months — it’s from my friends at Minimalist Baker and it’s a great, no-bake recipe…
Roasted Spicy & Sweet Chickpeas
You can call them chickpeas or garbanzo beans, but ultimately they’re just plain yummy and I’ve loved them since I was a kid. These funny looking legumes are not only tasty, but also, high in protein, fiber, iron and magnesium. And, as my doctor reminds me, beans are extremely beneficial to us (well, me, especially)…
The Best Smoked Mullet Spread
Gotta love a Mullet. . .the fish, not the hairdo! But if you’ve ever tried to catch one, you know that nabbing one with hook and line is nearly impossible, because they’re vegetarians. As a matter of fact, in the last ten years, I’ve caught only one and even that was a lucky break because…
Baby Eggplants with Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper
It’s fun to try new things, which is why I was so excited to spot these beautiful baby eggplants at the farmer’s market! I’ve never cooked them, so I couldn’t wait to get into the kitchen. Unfortunately, inspiration didn’t hit me immediately, so I left them on the counter for a few days and simply…