Spring Salad
May 14th, 2012
A beautiful and healthy Spring Salad to celebrate the end of Spring
Recipes: Avocado
Pork and Avocado Sandwich
March 25th, 2012
These sandwiches are divine.
They are the cousin of the Cuban sandwich.
Not officially- just in my mind. And in my belly.
Roasted Chicken Nachos
September 23rd, 2011
Something about the crispy chips, the gooey cheese and all the goodness in-between just makes them completely addictive to me. And if I thought I loved them before, since I met my husband, my nacho issue has been taken to another level. That’s what happens when two nacho lovers meet and fall in love.
Shrimp Tostadas with Corn Salsa
August 8th, 2011
Shrimp Tostadas are the perfect Summer weeknight meal, or great for easy entertaining!
Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Yogurt Sauce
March 30th, 2011
I was in charge of bringing an appetizer to a family dinner this past weekend, and this is no small family we are talking about! I think just with my parents, brothers and sister and spouses and kids we are like 16 people! Jeez. But there was a fantastic sale on picked Dungeness crab at my local grocery store (Met Market for Seattleites) and it put crab cakes on the brain. I thought I would make some mini’s for the party.
Southwestern Style Chicken Ceasar Salad
January 10th, 2011
Dinner can be a salad, and still be fun! I promise! I know I am starting to get a little shaky on my healthy eating pledge, (I am not sure how much longer I can last, I have no willpower!) But this play on a Ceasar salad is zippy and exciting and makes me want to shovel salad into my mouth ☺
Tuna Tartar
July 20th, 2010
Tuna Tartar This is a Tuna Tartar that is influenced with Asian flavors. This was requested by one of my sister-in-law’s. She was thinking of my mom’s recipe- she makes one similar to this in huge batches for family gatherings, and everyone gobbles it right up! I adapted this Tuna Tartar recipe from my mom’s…
Guacamole
September 10th, 2009
This is a pretty big batch (6 cups) of guacamole, but there just never seems to be enough normally! This is a fresh and zesty version of guacamole where the wonderful avocado flavor is just enhanced by the lime and salt. For me the jalapeno is a great addition, as I love the heat with…