C – My husband is definitely not going to like this cole slaw. He’s a big fan of cole slaw … with mayonnaise … not oil-based ones. He thinks it’s not a cole slaw without mayonnaise. Maybe, I should not call it a cole slaw. I could just call it … Continue reading
C – Forget rice paper for making fresh spring rolls. Use collard green leaves instead. Yeah, I know that fresh spring rolls are already healthy . But, let’s make it even healthier. I was a bit surprised that the collard greens used the same steps I would for rice paper. … Continue reading
C – My addiction to fried foods has taken a back seat this week. My fish tacos usually consist of fried fish. This week I am going a lot healthier. No deep fried halibut for these tacos. No lard filled tortillas either. It’s going to healthy, really healthy. Fresh collard … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – It’s collard greens week. Jim doesn’t like collard greens that much. My challenge is to change his mind. He thinks all collard greens are overcooked and not that appetizing. Of course, this recipe was one of the exceptions. Slowly cooked collard greens similar to the … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – My love for strawberries, cake and Mason jars have come together! It’s one of my favorite recipes, just because all of my favorite things are in here. It’s a great cake in a cute package. This makes me happy. C – We just had to … Continue reading
J – Gastrique can be so misunderstood … which is totally unfair and unjustified in my book. First, it’s a French word, so almost no one can pronounce it. Second, it just sounds funny in English … don’t let your mind wander. Well, for those who don’t know gastrique, you … Continue reading
C – I always hate when I buy strawberries and mangoes that are flavorless and unripened. But, I found a good hack for all of this fruit. Make a salsa. One of my favorite things to do with unripened fruit is make salsa. I can add flavor to flavorless fruit. … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Strawberries. Strawberries. Strawberries. Good thing I love strawberries. When Christina first did this salad, I wondered how it would taste. It was great and really easy to do. The pecorino cheese was a really nice change from the usual goat cheese. Yum! C – I … Continue reading
C – Strawberries are my favorite fruit. I love when I can find a perfectly ripe strawberry. They are so indulgent. My perfect dessert is a bowl of perfectly ripe strawberries. That will make me very happy. What makes me even happier? Roasted strawberries and ice cream. I couldn’t believe … Continue reading
C – Chips as a Spring side? Yes … maybe. If they make it to being a side. See, I love chips. These chips didn’t make it as a side … even though they were intended as a side for a burger. But, they didn’t make it. One bite and … Continue reading