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From Global Inspiration to Weeknight Simplicity

Spicy Tuesday – Baked Spinach and Artichoke Frittata – Basil

Spicy Tuesday – Baked Spinach and Artichoke Frittata – Basil

Spring seems like the best time to make a light dinner or brunch with a frittata. This recipe will have you enjoying the delicious egg dish in no time! We use basil to play up the Mediterranean flavors in the recipes. Just two tablespoons make it taste bright and full...

Friday Four – Salmon Cakes Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing – 041621

Friday Four – Salmon Cakes Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing – 041621

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Salmon Cakes Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing 1 ½ to 2 LBS Salmon (or any firm fleshed fish like cod, amberjack, etc.) Olive Oil Spray Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 2 Large Eggs 6 Green Onions, minced ½ Cup Panko Bread Crumbs ½ Cup Chopped...

Spicy Tuesday – Red Rice Salad for Spring – Thyme

Spicy Tuesday – Red Rice Salad for Spring – Thyme

As we move from the cool days of winter into the gloriously warm days of spring, we are looking for ways to eat lighter. This salad is a fun way to take rice to the table in a salad instead of a side dish. Toasty nuts, earthy mushrooms and sweet apples all play an...

Friday Four – Shrimp and Grits – 040221

Friday Four – Shrimp and Grits – 040221

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Shrimp and GritsThe Grits 1 ½ cups *Stone-ground Grits 1 Tsp Sea Salt ¼ Cup Soft Cream Cheese ½ Cup Shredded Parmesan Bottle of Hot Pepper Sauce Step One  Bring 6 cups of water and 1 Tsp salt to a boil. Whisk in the grits, reduce the heat to a...

Spicy Tuesday – Spicy Carrot Hummus – Coriander

Spicy Tuesday – Spicy Carrot Hummus – Coriander

Easter and Passover are often celebrated using bunnies and eggs - and of course carrots! We are using the holidays as a wonderful excuse to whip up carrot hummus. Who would have guessed that a bean dip ubiquitous in the Middle East would become an American go-to...

Friday Four – Celebrate Spring! Kale Caesar Salad – 032621

Friday Four – Celebrate Spring! Kale Caesar Salad – 032621

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Kale Caesar Salad 2 Bunches Lacinato Kale, Shredded Finely ½  Cup Tofu ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Clove Garlic 3 TB Lemon Juice 1 TB Rice Vinegar 2 TB Dijon 1 TB Capers ¼ Tsp Each Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper *Sweet Potato Croutons...

Spicy Tuesday – Usher in Spring with Creamy Asparagus Soup – Chives

Spicy Tuesday – Usher in Spring with Creamy Asparagus Soup – Chives

There’s nothing like soup to warm up a chilly spring evening and get us ready for sunny weather. This soup is made with asparagus – a real harbinger of spring. Just because its thick and creamy doesn’t mean its made with cream. We use dried split peas to add body and...

Roasted Kahala with Brussels Sprouts Slaw

Roasted Kahala with Brussels Sprouts Slaw

As promised, here’s my first recipe for the fresh Forever Oceans Kahala that I received a few days ago. (You can see my video on my IG profile.) WOW! It was super easy to work with, and it tasted incredibly good with awesome texture and flavor. Don’t be concerned...

031921 Friday Four – Crab Cakes with Mango Tartar Sauce – 031921

031921 Friday Four – Crab Cakes with Mango Tartar Sauce – 031921

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Crab Cakes with Mango SauceGLUTEN FREE, PESCATARIAN 1 LB Lump or Special Crabmeat 1 Large Egg, Beaten 1 TB Chives, Chopped Zest from a Lime 2 TB Lime Juice 1 TB Dijon Mustard 1 TB Cilantro, Minced 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce ½ tsp Sea Salt  ½ tsp...

Spicy Tuesday – Irish Inspired Potato Salad – Dill

Spicy Tuesday – Irish Inspired Potato Salad – Dill

When we think about St Patrick’s Day, we think potatoes! Here’s fun way to make potatoes into an awesome salad – that’s definitely NOT the usual recipe. Dill is a good source of vitamin C, magnesium, and vitamin A. It also may have several benefits for health,...

Spicy Tuesday –  Lemon Sriracha Broccoli – Parsley

Spicy Tuesday – Lemon Sriracha Broccoli – Parsley

Who loves Sriracha? We do, we do! The tangy zip of this popular sauce can brighten up the flavors in any dish – and it doesn’t have to be “HOT”. In the culinary world when we use a spicy condiment like this, we say it “points up the flavors” of the dish. This means it...