Fried dough puffs with lime syrup
This recipe had me at “fried dough puff.” While other fried dough puffs are called “doughnuts” or “fritters,” this one was keeping it real. You got a puff of dough, and it’s fried. And the addition of...
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Since today is National Margarita Day, I thought I'd celebrate by sharing a recipe that contains no alcohol whatsoever! These margarita cheesecake bars are really only margarita-flavored in that...
View ArticleRaspberry-lime tartlets
A couple of weeks ago, my mom gave me some limes. Actually, “some” is an understatement. A better word to more accurately describe the number of limes I received from my mother would be “crapload.”...
View ArticleSpeedy chicken posole
Here’s another hearty winter dish for you, just in time for 76-degree temperatures this weekend (for those of you in California). Posole is a traditional Mexican stew, made with hominy (dried maize...
View ArticleBison burgers with avocado relish
Have you ever tried ground bison meat? Tastes just like beef! (Bet you thought I was going to say chicken.) And according to the experts, it’s healthier too. Antibiotics and growth hormones are not...
View ArticlePork loin with mango salsa and blackberry syrup
Pork loin doesn’t get enough credit. It’s often overshadowed by a nice steak, or even chicken breast. Which is sad, because it’s such a tender, juicy and tasty cut of meat. It’s also super easy to...
View ArticleCeviche
This past weekend, the family and I enjoyed a walk along the gorgeous Bob Jones Trail in Avila Beach. The sun was warm, the sky was blue and it finally felt like summer. After enjoying the sea air for...
View ArticleHurricanes
This drink tasted like a beach. A tropical beach, with warm breezes and palm trees and balmy waters. I really, really want to go on vacation. Soon. Until then, I think I’ll make these hurricanes....
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