Tag: Gluten-free

Moroccan Chicken Salad

Moroccan Chicken Salad

The flavors of chicken tagine are pulled out of the traditional stew and converted into this hearty and healthy Moroccan chicken salad.

Caramel Swirled Buttermilk Ice Cream

Caramel Swirled Buttermilk Ice Cream

Caramel swirled buttermilk ice cream will be your new favorite- a tangy buttermilk base swirled with a homemade salted caramel ribbon throughout.

Creole Mussels

Creole Mussels

So here I am, plugging away in the Caribbean…and don’t I just have the biggest hankering for French food? So I made Creole mussels. Hold up, I’ll explain.

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Dandy Shandy

Dandy Shandy

This Caribbean inspired Dandy Shandy adapted from The Spice Necklace is the perfect way to give you island vibes when you’re far away from them.

Trinidad’s Pineapple Chow

Trinidad’s Pineapple Chow

Trinidad’s pineapple chow is an easy to throw together salad or side dish with sweet pineapple and spicy peppers for the perfect yin and yang.

Pork Milanese

Pork Milanese

The sky is falling. Seems like it anyway. Rain is literally drowning the city right now. I was still at work when the tornado sirens starting screaming and the few remaining in our office slowly made our way downstairs and in the center of the building. Thank God there was no actual tornado. We all clearly lacked any sense of alarm or urgency and would have died. Anyway, volleyball for the night was canceled because of it, and while I really wanted to go out somewhere to watch the hockey game, I settled for dry land (as in my floor), pajamas, hot chocolate and a home cooked meal with this Pork Milanese.

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Sopa de Mani

Sopa de Mani

Sopa de mani is a creamy, but cream-less, peanut based soup that can be made with beef or vegetable stock for a simple and delicious meal.

Brazilian Pipoca

Brazilian Pipoca

Brazilian pipoca is a South American kettle corn of sorts, served dripping with dulce de leche for something extra to really make your sugar spike.

Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream

Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream

 

It’s been a while since I made a dessert, ya know? Almost a month!  I’m high five-ing myself for exceptional self-control. However, all streaks are at some point broken, so today, a little twist on somewhat classic Brazilian dessert in this…chocolate coconut ice cream? Stay with me now. Much in the same manner that I twisted that famous Marshall Islands macadamia nut tart into some fantabulisticulous coconut macadamia nut brittle ice cream (swoon. MUST MAKE AGAIN SOON), so do I twist this Brazil Nut cake into some ice cream.

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La Bomba Rice

La Bomba Rice

La Bomba rice is essentially risotto, greened up with broccoli rabe, sharp cheese, toasted pepitas hot sauce for spice for a complete one-pot vegetarian meal.