Recipes

Fig, Roasted Pecan, and Blue Cheese Salad

My friend Roma called the other day and told me that the figs on her tree were ripe. Then she...

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Redfish on the Half Shell

Redfish or red drum inhabit the Gulf of Mexico waters from Texas to Florida and are a favorite for grilling....

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Cucumber Cilantro Margarita

As the temperatures rise, I am always looking for solutions to beat the heat. Last year when I was visiting...

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Hartwood Lentil and Papaya Salad with Honey Lime...

Hartwood restaurant in Tulum combined the earthy flavors of lentils with the sweet and tart flavors of papaya, grapefruit and...

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Coffee Almond Ice Cream Cake with Dark Chocolate...

Another no cook recipe to add to my “turn off the stove ” series of summer recipes. This Coffee Almond...

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Vegetable Paella

I am proud of my Spanish ancestry and subsequently I am drawn to the colorful cuisine of Spain. My 5th...

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Tzatziki

Tzatziki is a sauce or dip served frequently in southeastern Europe, and the middle east. We have had several versions...

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Watermelon and Tomato Gazpacho with Crabmeat

In my quest to find recipes that require very little prep and even less cooking during the hot summer months,...

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Stuffed Eggplant

This is one of my mom’s favorite dishes. She orders stuffed eggplant whenever she goes out to eat and she...

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Creme Caramel

Looking for a light summer dessert? My mom, Alice, gets all of the credit for this one or I thought...

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Cajun Bloody Mary’s

Is the quest for the perfectly spiced and balanced Bloody Mary ever complete? I have spent many hours exploring local...

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Vichyssoise, Cold Leek and Potato Soup

The process of preparing this soup is in the manner of a traditional French potage enriched with cream. When served...

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