Category Archives: Appetizers Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and this spicy Black Bean and Avocado Hummus is the perfect party snack. It’s similar in flavor to guacamole, but not quite as high maintenance since you won’t have to worry about your avocado turning brown as it sits out for guests to enjoy. The jalapeno gives…  Because we move so often, I’m forced to recreate some of my favorite dishes from restaurants and places we’ve lived and traveled when a craving hits. Since none of our recent cities of residence are exactly what I’d call cultural hotbeds, the presence of international cuisine is usually pretty scarce. I adore falafel, but since…  Fruit salsas are the perfect healthy accompaniment to grilled chicken and fish. The creamy ripe avocado and sweet mango lend a richness to this bright and spicy salsa. If you like to keep it spicy in your kitchen, habanero peppers are the perfect complement to fresh mango, but jalapenos and serranos will do the job…  Pickles, peanut butter, olives, mangoes, donuts…my pregnancy cravings have been all over the map this time around, so I was thankful for the sudden onset of this week’s obsession with roasted peppers and feta cheese. Finally, I am craving two foods that pair well together and can be incorporated into fairly normal meals for my…  I adore crab cakes, but too often I find myself disappointed by recipes and restaurant versions that are too oily, have too much breading, and don’t have enough crab. I decided to experiment in the kitchen and come up with a lighter, simpler and more flavorful version. The results were incredibly easy and even more… |
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