14 Saturday Aug 2021
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allspice, apple cider vinegar, cilantro, cinnamon, egg, garlic, ginger, ground turkey, jalapeno, nutmeg, orange zest, panko, scallion, soy sauce, thyme
Juicy Jerk Turkey Burgers with Caribbean Coleslaw scream summer!
Big bold flavors. Bright cheerful colors.
There’s nothing boring about these burgers.
01 Tuesday Jun 2021
Posted in dressings & marinades, gluten free, love to cook, pasta, salads, side dishes, vegetarian
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cilantro, corn on the cob, Israeli couscous, jalapeno, jamaican jerk marinade, mango, red peppers, scallion
This Caribbean Couscous Salad is inspired by the refreshed bright feeling a vacation brings to your soul.
We’re just back from the US Virgin Islands (St. John) where we celebrated Shelby’s 30th birthday with a special getaway.
21 Wednesday Apr 2021
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carrots, edamame, fresh cilantro, mandarin oranges, purple cabbage, romaine lettuce, scallion, sliced almonds, wonton strips
A rainbow of colorful and healthy ingredients, delightful textures, and savory Asian flavors makes this Asian Chicken Salad a favorite.
My favorite.
I’m not sure if it’s all the delicious salad ingredients or the dressing I love more.
But I’m hooked!
13 Tuesday Apr 2021
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, Mediterranean, salads, side dishes
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cilantro, cucumber, fresh mint, fresh parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, scallion, tomatoes
I wanted to make a gluten free version of Tabbouleh so included Quinoa! It’s perfect!
There’s something about Spring that makes me crave bright green flavors!
Which generally means I’m incorporating as many fresh herbs as possible.
Tomorrow I am making Falafel which I’m going to serve on a great big board with lots of tiny bowls of other levantine favorites like hummus, Jerusalem salad, baba ghanoush, marinated olives and feta, and this gorgeous Quinoa Tabbouleh.
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Posted in chicken & turkey, gluten free, international, love to cook, Mediterranean, salads
I adore the flavors in these Greek Chicken Meatballs.
Lemon and feta and fresh spinach and herbs all playing so nicely together.
Ground chicken is such a wonderful canvas for painting big bold flavors and that’s exactly what we’ve done on this Greek Meze platter.
27 Saturday Mar 2021
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Every plate lunch in Hawaii includes a scoop of Hawaiian Style Macaroni Salad. It’s very basic, but that’s what makes it so good.
In Hawaii the plate lunch is their most popular dish. Yes, the poke bowl is a close competitor, but every road side stand, food truck, and hole-in-the-wall restaurant offers a plate lunch.
Classically your ‘plate’ will include a protein, then they add two scoops of white rice and a generous serving of this macaroni salad.
It’s a carb lovers dream!
19 Friday Mar 2021
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This simple dinner of Asian Salmon Meatballs over Cauliflower Fried Rice has got my wheels spinning.
My fantasy of owning a Food Truck featuring meatballs is always in the back of my mind, whirling and twirling with endless possibilities.
12 Friday Feb 2021
Posted in chicken & turkey, healthy choices, international, love to cook, low-carb
Mu Shu Chicken Cabbage Rolls.
Chinese New Year is always an ‘event’ for me.
My passion for this holiday stems from what used to be my day job, which was…importing door locks. Hold on, don’t run away so fast.
27 Thursday Aug 2020
Posted in dressings & marinades, gluten free, love to cook, pasta, salads
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carrots, cilantro, pasta, peanut sauce, peanuts, purple cabbage, scallion
Would you look at the vibrant colors in this Thai Pasta Salad!
Besides the crisp fresh veggies, we found this lovely tri-colored pasta at our local Farmers Market and wanted to turn it into a nice summer salad.
Shhhhh….it’s also gluten free, no one would ever know.
28 Tuesday Jan 2020
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allspice, cilantro, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, jalapeno peppers, lime, orange, scallion, soy sauce, thyme
I find extreme satisfaction from really bold flavors. Not only do they excite my taste buds but they wake up my senses. This punchy Jamaican Jerk Marinade will leave your tongue dissecting the layers of flavors. It’s spicy, slightly sweet, and over the top with aromatics.
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