We had some leftover mozzarella from making pizza and decided to make these as an amuse bouche, since we didn't have any bread for the original. I could have eaten only these for dinner! Best summer garden snack or amuse bouche in Good mozzarella cheese (we find out favorite kindthe deli cheese case at our … Continue reading Best summer garden snack or amuse bouche
Or as a dear friend of mine calls this, sick soup. It's perfect when allergies are high or a cold is settling in. We like ours a bit on the hot and sour side, so if you don't feel the same way, make sure you adjust the spices. A good rule of thumb is you can add spice easier than you can take it away. Like the last recipe, J found the base on RasaMalaysia.com and with a few modifications, it is thisclose to our favorite Thai restaurant in town. If only we could get our hands on fresh ingredients...
A couple of weeks ago we had some friends over for a Sunday feast. J has previously mastered the Chicken Gyros (recipe soon!) and wanted to try his hand at the more traditional gyro meat, which is a combination of lamb and beef. As usual, one of our favorite Food Network chefs, Alton Brown, didn't … Continue reading Gyro Meat with Tzatziki Sauce
Some people call this Tahitian Salad. I call it a taste of Hawaii. I had this delicious dish at Halei'wa Joe's on the North Shore. I ordered it on a whim and was so very thankful I did. This is a modified version of the epicurious recipe found here. Ingredients: 1 pound high-grade ahi tuna, … Continue reading Poisson Cru
There is something so summery about pineapple and mango and this is the perfect dish for a hot summer evening. It's wonderful topped grilled chicken or tilapia but just as fantastic on its own with some tortilla chips. Ingredients: 1 mango, diced 1/2 pineapple, diced 1 tomato, diced dash habanero sauce (or two!) 10 large … Continue reading Pineapple Mango Salsa