A little bit of this coconut syrup goes a long way. It is rich and sweet and will transport you to the islands in just one bite. I use the syrup for breakfast on banana macadamia nut pancakes and I also like to incorporate it into desserts.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Traditional pesto is intense and, as I guessed, you don’t even notice that the spinach is in there because the other flavors {basil, garlic and pine nuts} dominate. As with basic pesto, a little bit goes a long way. You just need a couple of spoonfuls to stir into a pasta sauce or spread on top of a pesto cheese bread.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Chipotle seems to be one of those flavors that you either love or hate. It wasn’t until recently that I started to appreciate the smoky flavor of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce {smoked and dried jalapenos in a tangy red sauce}.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
This lemon-thyme-honey vinaigrette is light, refreshing and easy to make. I tossed my salad with apple, Havarti cheese, asparagus and pumpkin seeds but you can add whatever ingredients you would like.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
This ginger dipping sauce is an integral part of a home-cooked teppanyaki-style meal. It goes well with many other meats and veggies, too.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Pairing this hot mustard sauce with the ginger dipping sauce is the perfect combo for creating a teppanyaki-style meal at home. The mustard sauce goes well with many other meats and veggies, too!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
This homemade version of cocktail sauce is great for crab or shrimp cocktail. I love the kick from the horseradish but if you don’t like spice you can reduce the amount of horseradish or omit it altogether.
Monday, June 21, 2010
This ranch dressing is better than store-bought versions and doesn’t contain MSG (which I recently discovered is in many commercially-produced varieties). I also love the fact that it is made using light sour cream instead of mayo.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Carne asada literally means “roasted meat” in Spanish and is typically a flank steak or skirt steak that is thinly cut and roasted or grilled. These carne asada tacos were the closest that we have come to replicating the tacos from one of our favorite Mexican restaurants. The corn tortillas were tender and pliable and the steak was tender and juicy.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
One of our favorite dips is a simple combination of homemade salsa and light sour cream. The sour cream tones down the spice and allows you to get a hint of heat without letting the spice overpower the other flavors. It is a flavorful dip for chips and veggies and also makes a creamy spread for sandwiches and burgers.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
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