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Pineapple Cucumber Gazpacho
Sweet-tart pineapple adds a nice balance to a classic gazpacho. A garnish of macadamia nuts lends body and richness to this fresh, cooling soup. Pineapple Cucumber Gazpacho Ingredients 3 cups chopped pineapple 3 cups chopped seeded and peeled cucumber 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lime juice [...]
Grilled Baby Bok Choy with Fresh Ginger-Soy Sauce
The fresh ginger-infused soy sauce is what makes this dish extraordinary! Grilled Baby Bok Choy with Fresh Ginger-Soy Sauce Ingredients 2 small heads bok choy, trimmed and halved lengthwise Fresh Ginger Soy Sauce: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced 1 garlic [...]
In Mom’s Kitchen: CHIA\VIE™
Chia – it is not just those plant pets you can grow! The desert plant Chia is actually a member of the mint family, and is one of the most powerful, functional and nutritious super foods in the world. Chia seeds are re-emerging as a new superfood as they offer a natural source of Omega-3 [...]
Fleur de Geisha Cocktail
Fleur de Geisha is a refined green tea delicately flavored with cherry blossoms and was inspired by the Japanese Hanami tradition of cherry blossom viewing. This tea is available as both loose tea and gourmet tea bags at palaisdesthes.com. Fleur de Geisha Cocktail Ingredients 4 rounded teaspoons or 4 tea bags of Le Palais des [...]
In Mom’s Kitchen: Sneaky Pete’s
When “Mom” first heard the words “oat-based beverage,” she envisioned a thick, not exactly appealing drink! However, one sip of Sneaky Pete’s, the first soluble oat beverage of its kind, was absolutely amazing! What a refreshing surprise! Sneaky Pete’s is a nutritious low-calorie way to help you meet the daily requirement for fiber. Sneaky Pete’s [...]
Grill-Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
If you can grow tomatoes, you can grow their smaller, green cousins, tomatillos. Sharp and citrus-tasting, tomatillos are most often used to make a fresh salsa usually served with chips or chicken, pork, and fish. Tomatillos have papery husks that enclose the small fruits; remove the husks before using. Grill-Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Ingredients Vegetable oil, [...]
Grill-Roasted Edamame in the Pod
Edamame meant for fresh eating can be grilled right in the pod. Serve them on a platter with a small dish of flaked salt. Grill-Roasted Edamame in the Pod Ingredients 1 pound fresh edamame in the pod 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil Flaked salt for serving Preparation Preheat a grill to [...]
Shrimp Tacos with Fresh Pineapple Salsa
This recipe can be prepared a day ahead and assembled right before serving since allowing the shrimp to pickle and salsa to marinate overnight enhances their flavors. Shrimp Tacos with Fresh Pineapple Salsa Ingredients 1 pound frozen cooked and peeled baby shrimp, thawed 1/2 cup finely chopped white onions 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar [...]
In Mom’s Kitchen: Virginia Cocktail Peanuts
Are you ready to taste the most amazing peanut you have ever consumed? You may ask how “Mom” could be so excited about a peanut, but then again, these are not your average oily, greasy cocktail peanuts typically found in bars and cocktail lounges! Virginia Cocktail Peanuts have an extremely unusual crispy and crunchy texture, [...]
Spicy Chocolate-Dipped Pineapple with Sea Salt
Make these sweet, salty and spicy dessert bites up to three hours in advance, storing them in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Spicy Chocolate-Dipped Pineapple with Sea Salt Ingredients 1/2 Whole Trade pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 24 chunks 2 (3.5-ounce) bars Whole Foods Market Tanzania Organic Dark Chocolate 1/8 to 1/4 [...]




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