Recipes

Nectarine Slaw is Summer in a Bowl

September 16, 2012

If you have followed any previous posts (or not) it’s evident summer stone fruits have my culinary soul soaring. Here’s my latest love, nectarines, incarnated into a sweet, salty, bite of scrumptious slaw. This salad is a perfect companion for grilled meat or fish served al fresco. NECTARINE SLAW 5 Nectarines, thin sliced 1 small [...]

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SHAVED KALE SALAD

August 29, 2012

I don’t know how many times I hear from folks, “I don’t like kale.” To those naysayers I always respond, “Have a no-thank-you bite.” To every brave kale hating soul that has tried this kick butt deeelicious kale salad I say, “See? I told you so!” So no one has an excuse to not eat [...]

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Summer Stone Fruit Rockin’ Recipe

August 25, 2012

I am constantly on the hunt for scrumptious healthy desserts that scratch that itch for something sweet after a meal without spiking your insulin levels through the roof. Emmett, my Dad, is the inspiration for this grilled peach with raspberry sauce creation. He’s one of those folks that “needs” a little something dulce after dinner. [...]

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Pineapple Pie Recipe

June 24, 2011

Fresh Pineapple Pie   Ingredients: Pastry for 2 crust pie 1 medium to large pineapple (I prefer low acid Maui Gold pineapple) 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup cane sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon grated lime zest 3 tablespoon passion fruit pulp 1/8-teaspoon salt   Directions: Cut peeled and cored pineapple in bite-size chunks.Place [...]

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