Eggplant. Love it? Hate it? Feelings about this funny-looking vegetable seem to be all over the board. If you love it, you happily gobble up garlicky Baba Ganoush or Caponata; you savor creamy Moussaka or veggie-filled Ratatouille; and you adore eggplant Parmesan. . . But if you’re not a fan, you may object to its…
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Kale Salad with Sweet Chili Dressing
All Hail Kale! Yes, it’s time for another kale salad, and this one celebrates the hearty crop of kale in my garden. Hubby and I are pleased with our ability to grow kale and, for first-time Florida gardeners, it’s one of our big successes. Look how beautiful it is: Unlike some near-misses and shear disasters…
Spicy Beef with Green Papaya Slaw
If you read my recent Field Trip Friday about Mustang Flea Market, you know that this long-time market in Florida is a treasure trove of produce, mostly Asian. As you know by now, I love to try new foods (well, fish eyes and feet of any kind might be off my list), but pretty much…
Asian Grouper with Red Pepper & Scallion Slaw
In our neck of the woods, Grouper is a fish we regularly see on menus. It’s popular because it’s deliciously mild, flaky and meaty. And in our house, we’re lucky to catch it regularly (or have friends who like to share), so I’m always thinking of interesting ways to prepare it. Every time I make…