Mediterranean Glory Bowl

27 Tuesday Oct 2015

Posted by libby in chicken, healthy choices, love to cook, lunch bowls, Mediterranean, Weight Watchers

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avocado, farro, feta cheese, fresh oregano, lime juice, pomegranate, sweet italian chicken sausage, zucchini

Halloooo.

We are officially heading into the holidays!! WoOp wHoO!! I love them. Starting with Halloween, then Thanksgiving, happiest at ChristmasThyme, wrapping up with a New Year’s Celebration.

Our Mediterranean Glory Bowl is a seasonal recipe; pomegranate season. I have a sentimental love for pomegranate and to a fault may include them in one too many recipes. Thanks for hanging in there with me. Continue reading »

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Jalapeño & Watermelon Margarita

23 Sunday Aug 2015

Posted by libby in cocktails & coffees, love to cook

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grand marnier, jalapeño, lime juice, simple syrup, tequila, watermelon

Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita.

One of my friends posted pictures on facebook yesterday of the margaritas she and her significant other were enjoying at a local cantina. Robin had a sweet looking Watermelon Margarita and Tim had a fiery Jalapeño Margarita. Instantly I craved a margarita. A blended margarita. Continue reading »

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Pico de Gallo {Put The Lime In The Coconut}

02 Thursday Apr 2015

Posted by libby in appetizers, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, side dishes, snacks, vegetarian, Weight Watchers

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cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, onion, Tomato, unsweetened coconut

I had a salad this week that stopped me in my eating tracks. There was a lot going on with said salad. Which made my mind drift from the company at the table. No disrespect, but whoa what a salad.

In my mind’s voice (also known as “In my head”) I dissected this salad, “What was that? Is that a schmear of black beans under the bed of lettuce. Holy heck, will you look at that shard of golden fried tortilla. This isn’t your every-day ‘Pico’ with that lime punch. Wait. Big lime flavor with a subtle coconut nuance. Unexpected. Completely fresh and inspirational.”

We’ll call this Pico de Gallo {Put The Lime In The Coconut}. Continue reading »

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Restaurant-Style Salsa

24 Saturday Jan 2015

Posted by libby in appetizers, gluten free, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, sauces

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cilantro, cumin, diced tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, onion

Why have I waited so long to discover how easy AND inexpensive it is to make Restaurant-Style Salsa at home, by simply using your blender?!

We love Fresh Tomato Salsa in the summer when the tomatoes are abundant and delicious. But frankly, I’m not willing to pay for over-priced, not all that tasty, supermarket tomatoes during the winter months. Instead we turn to our freezer where we’ve got Homemade Tomato Sauce and to our pantry where we always have canned tomatoes on hand. Continue reading »

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Ceviche {with Halibut, Scallops & Shrimp}

31 Saturday May 2014

Posted by libby in appetizers, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, salads, seafood

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cilantro, cucumber, halibut, lime juice, red onion, scallops, serrano pepper, shrimp, Tomato

We celebrated Shelby’s birthday last evening. When we asked her what she’d like for dinner she said “one of your amazing Ribeye steaks.” To which we gladly obliged. I wanted to come up with a fun and light appetizer to start us off. I remembered a time when Shelby and I met for lunch at a Mexican restaurant in town. As soon as we sat down she said “you’ve got to try their Ceviche.” I had no idea she shared my love for this chilled seafood salad. Continue reading »

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Azalea Cocktail

11 Friday Apr 2014

Posted by libby in cocktails & coffees, love to cook

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gin, grenadine, lime juice, pineapple juice

The 13th hole at Augusta National aka The Masters Tournament is named Azalea. While the entire course is a thing of beauty, there’s something extra special about a green tucked up amongst a backdrop of blooming azaleas. Let that be the inspiration for this cocktail. Continue reading »

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Thai Larb Salad

03 Thursday Apr 2014

Posted by libby in appetizers, chicken, eat out of the fridge/pantry, international, love to cook

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cilantro, fish sauce, fresh mint, garlic, ground chicken, lime juice, red onion, shallot

When life gives you Boston Bibb lettuce and chicken, the first thing that comes to mind are lettuce wraps. Our Chicken & Cashew Lettuce Wraps are a favorite but these Thai Larb Salad cups may have just inched them out in a popularity contest. Continue reading »

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Thai Green Curry Baked Cod

01 Tuesday Apr 2014

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coconut milk, cod, ginger, green beans, green curry paste, lime juice, serrano pepper

We recently attended a wedding where we were treated to a most spectacular buffet of Thai food. The appetizer spread alone captivated our attention without end (check out my collage below). And when the dinner dishes were set out we approached them with the same enthusiasm. That’s fancy talk for multiple trips through the buffet line. While I was oh so happy with everything served, the Green Curry was still lingering in my mind three weeks later. Continue reading »

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Jamaican Jerk Sugar Cane Shrimp

28 Friday Mar 2014

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apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, cilantro, lime juice, shrimp, soy sauce

Jamaican Jerk Sugar Cane Shrimp.

Jamaican Jerk marinated tender shrimp.
Skewered on sugar cane.
Lightly grilled.
Happiness.

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Jalapeño Infused Margarita

28 Friday Feb 2014

Posted by libby in cocktails & coffees, love to cook, Mexican/Latin

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cilantro, grand marnier, jalapeño, lime juice, orange, tequila

Jalapeño Infused Margarita.

I recently went on a business trip to Las Vegas and enjoyed a really nice dinner at Taqueria Canonita located in the Venetian Hotel. The company, the atmosphere, the food…were all wonderful. But the Jalapeño Infused Margarita was inspirational. Continue reading »

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Tag Archives: lime juice

Mediterranean Glory Bowl

Jalapeño & Watermelon Margarita

Pico de Gallo {Put The Lime In The Coconut}

Restaurant-Style Salsa

Ceviche {with Halibut, Scallops & Shrimp}

Azalea Cocktail

Thai Larb Salad

Thai Green Curry Baked Cod

Jamaican Jerk Sugar Cane Shrimp

Jalapeño Infused Margarita