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Sweet Plantains vs Tostones – And my Interview with Ricardo Diaz. Cuban Cooking and Sweet Plantains vs Tostones Plantains are so versatile in Cuban cuisine and make the best side dish for just about any meal! Make savory dishes out of them, like Tostones, or wait a while until theyRead More…
Green Beans with Coconut. Sri Lanka Green Beans with Coconut (Bonchi Thel Dala). Gluten-Free and Vegan. A wonderfully fragrant Sri Lankan side dish. A homemade unroasted curry powder and plenty of fresh, grated coconut is the key. This spicy green bean stir fry recipe is also known in Sri LankaRead More…
Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta – Simple to prep and very flavorful, this easy Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta is quick to toss together. It is a perfect side dish for any meal. It is loaded with fresh herbs, cucumbers, peppers, and lots of feta. Lemon juice and zest give the salad aRead More…
Gazpacho – Perfect for summer days, this very refreshing chilled soup is full of sweet and juicy in-season tomatoes. Sherry vinegar and shallots balance the vegetable puree while a cherry tomato garnish adds a crunchy bite. Gazpacho – As summer starts to draw to a close, many of us haveRead More…
Shrimp Salad with Mango and Avocado – Today’s recipe is a Shrimp Salad with Mango and Avocado. Lots of fresh ingredients and this is a refreshing, easy-to-make salad, perfect for summer. I wanted to give a shout-out to my friend, Susan Kim, and her husband Paul, who were in MilwaukeeRead More…
Summer Peach Salad – Today, we are going to make a summer peach salad, to take advantage of the juicy fresh peaches that are available. It’s an easy, relatively quick salad to make. Summer Peach Salad w/Chilis & Sliced Almonds Spicy chiles and sweet peaches come together in this simple,Read More…