Papaya avocado salsa - juicy papaya and creamy avocado are the basis for this mildly sweet, and citrisy salsa that packs a ton of fresh, zesty flavors and tropical aromas. Today's post features an old, tried and true recipe, and one of my absolute favorites. It's a simple fruit salsa, packed with fresh, citrus flavors, and it couldn't be ...
Crab deviled eggs {tarragon + cayenne}
Crab deviled eggs - seasoned with fresh tarragon, and a touch of cayenne, these crab deviled eggs are elegant and simple, yet absolutely decadent - the perfect appetizer for a grand occasion, or celebration. Hello, my friends! I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas, and a relaxing holiday week!! For us, It was a marathon of cooking, ...
Sweet potato and blue cheese gratin
Sweet potato and blue cheese gratin - layers of purple and orange sweet potatoes, melting in a pool of spicy cream, and salty blue cheese - bold contrasting flavors for the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Hello friends and happy November! I hope you are feeling warm and cozy wherever you are... maybe hugging a hot cup of tea to keep ...
Roasted beets, pomegranate and kaniwa salad {corn + avocado}
Roasted beets, pomegranate and kaniwa salad with sweet corn, avocado, fresh lemon, cilantro and scallions, and toasty pumpkin seeds - this salad is an explosion of colors, flavors and textures. Back in spring, I was inspired by a little known ingredient that turned out to be a superfood as well, and I made this seeds and greens kaniwa ...
Thai chicken pizza
Thai chicken pizza - flat bread, loaded with crunchy toppings, fresh herbs, and bursting with vibrant Thai flavors. Italian food concept + Thai flavors = Thai chicken pizza! As the saying goes, this can only happen in America! :) I love the cosmopolitan spirit in the US culinary world - who cares if we mix and match flavors from different ...