Hawaiian Mojito
When I first made that fabulous coconut pineapple mixer to make my Hawaiian Fizz cocktail, I didn’t realize just how MUCH mixer it makes! I made drinks for everyone at my Hawaiian Luau cooking class,...
View ArticleTropical Pineapple Mango Coleslaw
My friend describes this salad like this: it is a slaw like no slaw you’ve ever had before. It’s tropical, fruity, crunchy, with hints of orange, pineapple, mango, mint and cilantro and crunchy, salty...
View ArticlePineapple Blueberry Cloud Parfaits
This is the quintessential summertime dessert! Light and fruity, with a creamy yogurt mascarpone mousse … it tastes decadent and luscious … add candied almond slices on top for a delightful crunch that...
View ArticleLavender Cream Cheese Stuffed Figs
I found some fresh figs … right here in the midwest where such exotic things oh so rarely make an appearance. The foodie in me has been extremely jealous of all the fresh fig recipes I see online … I...
View ArticleCucumber & Yellow Watermelon Salad
with fresh mint, figgy goat cheese & toasted walnuts I have been wanting to make this salad for weeks I think … but waiting until the watermelon and the cucumber are both present in my house at the...
View ArticleCardamom Curry Eggplant Tomato Soup
Can soup be sexy? I think this one is. Silky and velvety, rich and lightly spicy and laced with exotic flavors, this curried eggplant tomato soup is so enticing, I found myself licking the bowl to get...
View ArticleSpicy Mango Dark & Stormy
A tropical twist on the classic Dark & Stormy, this lively cocktail intermingles the flavors of ginger, mango, spiced rum, and lime with a hint of mint. Gifts.com recently sent me a beautiful...
View ArticleBailey’s Mint Chocolate Truffles
These pretty little mint chocolate truffles are very similar to my super-popular Bailey’s Irish Cream truffles, but with a lovely mint flavor from peppermint extract and some crushed candy canes. It’s...
View ArticleSkinny Sparkling Mint Lemonade
Refreshing sparkling lemonade with the fresh taste of mint and real lemons, this skinny sparkling lemonade is perfect for a hot summer day! And, since it has only 6 calories per serving, you can sip to...
View ArticleGemista with Tzatziki (Greek Stuffed Vegetables with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce)
Peppers and tomatoes (or other veggies!) stuffed with a tasty rice and veggie stuffing laced with garlic, onion, Greek seasonings and pine nuts, then baked in olive oil. A dollop… The post Gemista with...
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