Recipes That Travel Well

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From Global Inspiration to Weeknight Simplicity

Spicy Tuesday – Herb Salad with Herb Dressing – Tarragon

So many beautiful summer herbs are growing in our June gardens! Have you ever opened the produce drawer of your fridge, and found partial bags of herbs, and wondered what to do with them? We have too! That’s why we came up with the solution in this post. A fresh herb...

Spicy Tuesday – Mediterranean Avocado Relish – Cilantro

Ahh…the flavors of the Mediterranean… Not only is the food delicious, its incredibly nutritious too! Which makes this week’s recipe perfect for a dip, a chip, or as we served it here on sliced chicken – or even topping a piece of roasted white fish. This relish is...

Spicy Tuesday – Touch of Thai Lime Salad – Parsley – 052216

Its that time of the year here in Atlanta. Flowers bloom and the weather is gorgeous, and full of the promise of spring. We break out our shorts and get excited for warmer weather. We all want to be outside for a holiday weekend like Memorial Day. A perfect weekend...

Spicy Tuesday – Roasted Radish Toast – Parsley

This time of year, every farmers market boasts bunches of beautiful radishes, whether traditional red or “easter egg” radishes with the beautiful colors of red, yellow, gold and pink. We love radishes, added to a salad, topping a taco or even roasted. Yes, roasted!...

Spicy Tuesday – Strawberry and Asparagus Salad – Basil

Both of us are big fans of seasonal foods. With spring upon us, this means that both strawberries and asparagus are in season. This easy to make and gorgeous salad is a recipe to add to your recipe file – Delicious, Different and Full of Flavor! The zippy taste of...

Spicy Tuesday – Ancient Grains for Breakfast – Cinnamon

Oatmeal tops the list of favorite breakfast dishes for us, so its not surprising that we love this twist on cooked cereal. We use farro, amaranth and millet in this recipe – but you can shake it up by using your favorite ancient grains like freekeh, kasha, quinoa or...

Make Ahead Mother’s Day Brunch

Make Ahead Mother’s Day Brunch

Spring has "sprung", the azaleas are blooming in Atlanta, and May seems as busy as December this year. But Moms Special Day is Coming Up, and we want to honor her and the other moms in our life. Don't make reservations - make brunch yourself with these easy and...

Spicy Tuesday – Baba Ganoush – Parsley

Baba Who? Baba Ganoush! Its is a yummy and healthy appetizer that is full of flavor and good-for-you ingredients. It's a snap to prepare, and if you love eggplant as much as we do, this delicious dip will find a place in your regular rotation of recipes! Eggplant is...

Eating Better, Faster and Easier From a Package that Tastes Great!

Eating Better, Faster and Easier From a Package that Tastes Great!

 I don’t really LIKE packaged food. When the Food Should Taste Good folks contacted me to try their new hummus, I was skeptical. The cornerstone of my “eating better” philosophy of “stealth health” is cooking at home. I think making it yourself ensures that you...

Spicy Tuesday – Crunchy Kale Chips One More Time – Smoked Paprika

We just got an email this morning, asking us for a recipe for kale chips! So...we pulled up this post from a couple of years ago. Its a super easy recipe, using one of our favorite spices. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Every time we serve these crispy treats...

Spicy Tuesday – Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates – Smoked Paprika

In Atlanta, it’s Springtime! The trees are wearing their flowery best and the world has suddenly become green and lush. (And yellow from the pollen, too!) Its time to gather our friends and celebrate its arrival! Often when we go to parties and potlucks, there are the...