This artisanal round European style Italian bread sets the stage for our third and final bread board of this series. What better way to complement this hearth style bread than with a variety of Italian meats and cheeses. We love to start with a slice of this delicious crusty yet […]
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Mini-Series: 3 Summer Bread Boards – (#2)
Mini-Series: 3 Summer Bread Boards – (#1)
Bread boards are fun to create and are filled with a variety of small appetizers that are sure to please everyone. They should be designed to be versatile so that people can mix and match all the components. On the one we designed, the pita can go with the hummus […]
Fruit and Date Nut Squares
Even though its roots are in England, this bread has a long history in New York City where people used to purchase a date nut bread sandwich for 10 cents along with a 5 cent cup of coffee according to this Politico article. The article talks about the history behind […]
Toasted Coconut Shrimp with Rice Noodles
Here’s another fresh seafood and Thai recipe that combines some of our favorite flavors and foods- sweet chili sauce, coconut, and shrimp. In the summer, we love cooking with shrimp! It’s low in calories, quick to cook, and it’s incredibly versatile. While there are many steps to this recipe, you […]
Italian Fried Egg Sandwich
A super easy weekend breakfast and a great addition to a brunch menu, this recipe combines sautéed red pepper, mushrooms, onions and home fries placed on top of a beautifully fried egg all held together with melted mozzarella cheese in between a toasted ciabatta roll. There were a few vegetables […]
Shellfish Trio with Linguine
We’ve got the perfect summer meal and it’s for seafood lovers and pasta aficionados. Chock full of delicious clams, mussels, scallops, and fresh tomatoes, you’ll feel like you’re dining at the beach. This recipe is perfect for summer company as it serves a small crowd (8-10 people). The sauce is […]
Shrimp Thai Red Curry
Thai is definitely one of our all time favorite foods which we normally order out. We’ve tried making homemade curry in the past which hasn’t turned out so well – too spicy or just doesn’t taste like what you order from the restaurant. However, I think we’ve finally figured out […]
Mini-Series: 5 Healthy Salads Part 5 Avocado Salad with Lemon Glazed Shrimp
Our last post of this mini-series is an avocado salad with lemon glazed shrimp which sounds just as amazing as it tasted! Protein from the shrimp and beans, sweetness from the roasted corn and the vibrant fresh cilantro all contribute to the incredible flavors of this fresh salad. When chopping […]
Mini-Series: 5 Healthy Salads Part 4 Spinach/Chicken/Pear with Blackberry Vinaigrette
This week, we’re continuing with part 4 of our healthy salads series. This combination might be my favorite, though I’ve said that for all of the previous salads I’ve made so far! I think I love this one so much because of the dressing – a blackberry vinaigrette – tangy, […]