Lucky for me, my two go to Cole Slaw recipes have never yielded any left overs. While Mom's Venezuelan Cole Slaw is appreciated for its lack of traditional creamy mayonnaise, this particular slaw recipe gets credit for its freshly chilled grapes and almonds. It's ideal as a summer side. It's a flavorful trifecta with the sweetness from the grapes,, the crunch of the almonds and the bitterness of the cabbage. You can also replace the sugar with honey and use red onions Enjoy. … [Read more...]
Blue Potato Salad
July 10, 2015 By Leave a Comment
It’s hard being the consummate weekend hostess because inevitably many meal preps and clean ups ensue. While I have built up the confidence to cook for people and I do enjoy feeding my family and friends, it’s so refreshing when a house guest comes to visit and requests and offers to cook a yummy dish. What’s better than that? I usually carefully plan out each meal ahead of time, primarily because I don't want to spend any quality time running out to the grocery store. I commence prep/marinade work before the guests … [Read more...]
Green Pea Guacamole
July 2, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Is there anything better than freshly-made guacamole in the summertime? Apparently, New York Times food columnist Melissa Clark sparked outrage across social media yesterday after publishing a recipe that encourages English peas to be used as a replacement for avocados into the traditional guacamole dish. Everyone from President Obama to Jebb Bush weighed in on twitter; it seemed as if no one was willing to support the mushy green replacement for the vibrant creamy avocados (even though the local drought out west has been drying up the … [Read more...]
Summer Broccoli Salad
June 23, 2015 By Leave a Comment
When I'm in a pinch for green side for a meal, I go to broccoli. Usually it's served sautéed with some olive oil, sea salt and a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan cheese. During the dog days of summer, cool broccoli for crunch in a salad definitely sounds more appealing than some warm sautéed broccoli. Fresh chilled broccoli salad is an ideal side to any lunch picnic or dinner. With raisins, raw broccoli, BACON, some red onions and a bit of mayonnaise, it satisfies all the taste buds and more! And, it tastes just as good the following … [Read more...]
