Caponata with Fennel and Pine Nuts
Flexible recipes are a busy cook’s dream. There is nothing better than a dip that can morph into a sauce, or a salad that becomes your…
First Fiesta Friday Anniversary, Part 1: Coconut Crab Dip with Plantain Chips
Welcome, come on in! No, don’t worry about taking your shoes off. I’ll grab your coat and you can put your plate over there. Oh, your…
Spiced Yam and Roasted Broccoli Appetizer
Recently I hosted a small dinner party, and encountered a new challenge. One of the guests was vegan. While my husband and I often eat vegetarian…
Caribbean Guacamole
We’re allowed to change our minds, right? I hope we are, because today I am changing mine! Nine months ago when I first started blogging, I…
Grilled Asparagus Wrapped with Prosciutto and Cheese, Drizzled with Balsamic Cream
When I was in my twenties and first venturing into the world of cooking, I was fascinated with the idea of writing a cookbook. I dreamed…
Mango – Curry Shrimp Salad in Wonton Cups
Are you throwing an Oscar party this weekend? I know just how much the Fiesta Friday gang loves to party, so, I figured I would whip…
Warm Artichoke, Basil, and Olive Dip
Well, that Angie over at The Novice Gardener, she sure knows how to throw a party! I had so much fun last week at Fiesta Friday that…
Super Quick and Healthy Black Bean Dip
We are all leading increasingly busy lives, and time to cook good food often seems like a luxury! So, when somebody hands you a recipe that…
Cilantro Crab and Shrimp Cakes
It seems to me that when it comes to cilantro, there are 2 camps – those who love it and those who despise it! You only…
Bruschetta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Capers
It’s pronounced “bru-sketta”, not “bru-shetta”, my Italian friend informed me about a year ago. And so I learned that I had been mispronouncing this word all…
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