This fruit and vegetable-packed Mango Guacamole is the perfect appetizer or accompaniment to your summer get-together. It comes together quickly with no cooking needed. The mango adds a bit of tropical sweetness to the creamy avocado. Tomatoes, jalapeños, bell peppers, lime, red onion, garlic, and cilantro are also included for even more flavor. I only…
Kaukau na Painap (Papua New Guinean Sweet Potato and Pineapple Skewers)
It took a bit of searching to find recipes from Papua New Guinea, but these Kaukau na Painap (Sweet Potato and Pineapple Skewers) are perfect for the summer grilling season- especially with only three ingredients! Papua New Guinea is located on the eastern half of an island (New Guinea- the second largest in the world) in…
Coconut Smoothie Bowl
Smoothie bowls have been a food trend for a while now. They have a thicker base compared to the traditional drinkable smoothie and are served in a bowl with a variety of often colorful and decorative toppings. Like many trends, I am jumping on the bandwagon a little late with this Coconut Smoothie Bowl. For the coconut smoothie…
#BrunchWeek: Lemon Blueberry Parfait
It is the fifth day of #BrunchWeek and I made Lemon Blueberry Parfaits. Welcome to the fourth annual #BrunchWeek hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. We are so excited to have you join us this year as we celebrate Brunch and prepare for Mother’s Day. 37 Bloggers…
Evan is 4!
I can’t believe my baby boy is already four! When I asked him what type of party he wanted this year, he of course picked his current favorite- Star Wars. His previous parties have been Ocean (1), Lego (2), and Mickey Mouse (3). We had a small party at the house with family and friends….
Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Brûlée
Love Creme Brûlée but want something a bit lighter? This Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Brûlée has the same crisp, caramelized coating, but the custard under the surface is switched out for simply yogurt and fruit. As an added bonus, no custard cooking or overnight refrigeration is required. Everything comes together in less than 15 minutes. I seasoned…
Champagne Pear Crepes
These Champagne Pear Crepes are a delicious way in ring in the New Year. Peeled pears are poached in a champagne-vanilla bean sauce until tender, then sliced and served with crepes. The remaining champagne sauce is simmered until reduced into a sweet syrup to pour over the top. I forgot to add it before taking the…
Red Wine Peach Vinaigrette
I always tell myself that I need to prepare more salad dressings to make sure I actually eat the bin of lettuce I buy every week. A portion of that bin generally ends up as compost more often than not. Well, I finally made another vinaigrette and not a single piece of lettuce went to waste….
Pineapple Orange Banana Popsicles
I craved sugar most of Claire’s pregnancy. This was the complete opposite of Evan’s pregnancy where I seemed to only want Japanese food, pasta, and bread (he now rejects the majority of desserts and is obsessed with bread). I even bought a popsicle mold in January during one of the cravings. The mold was on…
Strawberry Panzanella
A traditional Panzanella is a Tuscan stale bread and tomato salad drizzled with oil and vinegar. This variation uses strawberries instead of tomatoes and are tossed with toasted bread, crumbled honey goat cheese, fresh basil, and a balsamic reduction. While I love citrus (especially blood oranges and Meyer lemons) during the winter, fresh strawberries and…
