The very first time I tried shrimp ceviche, I was in a restaurant and I fell in love. …
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Smoked salmon has always been something I’ve loved since I can remember. However, I didn’t understand the difference between smoked salmon and cured salmon until I was probably in my mid 20’s. However, there’s definitely a difference. I love…
I have always loved watermelon in the summertime. I love everything about summertime fruit – melons, peaches, and during the spring before the summer green plums. If you don’t know about green plums, it’s a Southern thing. When I…
Tabbouleh fan? If you’ve never tried it, now’s the time.…
I had no idea I would love these as much as I do. But they have me smitten. Tostones are plantains that are sliced and fried. Plantains are very firm bananas – a staple in Latin American countries and…
Sooo… I have a question for you. Do you pronounce this “brushetta” or “brusketta“? Apparently, “brusketta” is the proper way to say it, with an emphasis on the “tt”. I’ve been saying it wrong all along, y’all. I guess…
I literally can’t get over just how easy making pita bread is. I never even knew. It’s so easy you can make it in your sleep. I mean, kinda, but I wouldn’t recommend it.…
OMG – this bread. Italian Sausage and Caramelized Onions, Provolone cheese in between soft layers of soft bread. If you’ve never had pull apart bread, you’re missing out. It’s hard to screw up and there’s a million ways to…
This recipe, my lovely friends, is pretty typical me, but yet, special. What is Cowboy Caviar? It’s simply black eyed peas, shoepeg corn, petite diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro and diced jalapenos in a red wine or balsamic (based on…
Ok, so we all have our own quirky little cheeseburger ways. I love any cheeseburger, any time of the day. Well, I say that but I there are have certain condiments that are crucial or I won’t be real…
Oh, y’all. How I love summer. It’s warm, fun, I get to grill out all the time, get a tan, etc. Also, everybody seems to be consistently in vacation mode (I need one ASAP by the way). And, I…
Bacon wrapped potato wedges?? Why, yes. I gave those little jalapeno peppers a break. Won’t be for long, mind you. Anyway, I began by giving my potato wedges a dip in Serrano chile oil first. Can I just tell you what…
Appetizers, Featured, gluten free, Sides, Vegetables
Mexican Confetti Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
Not sure where to begin with this one. See, I have this habit of taking random ingredients out of the fridge when it’s time to start dinner, a cookout, or even a typical meal, and start chopping them up,…
These. Oh my gracious. So simple, yet so excruciatingly delicious. Wow, that was a powerful way to describe them, right? Can’t help it. I just took about two seconds and pondered how I could better describe these to you… Nope. They’re that…
Would you be interested in the difference in salsa and pico? Salsa is wet. It happens to be the Spanish word for “sauce”, from what I’ve learned. I’m always wanting to be schooled. Tell that to my mother who…
