If you’re familiar with cuts of a cow; then, you know you are only alloted two flanks in one beef cow. There are so many recipes, which call for a flank. Prior to ever buying our own cow I had never given it much thought. Like most Americans, you simply go to the store andContinue reading “Easy Peasy Limey Squeezy Carne Asada”
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Mango-Avocado Salsa Salad
As I stood in my kitchen the other day dreaming up ideas of Whole30 meals, mangos and avocados came to mind. Originally I pictured these long sliced avocados with slices of mango and freshly squeezed lime poured over them with a sprinkling of salt. I wanted to keep it simple. The idea morphed into meContinue reading “Mango-Avocado Salsa Salad”
Ginger-Lime Green Smoothie
Are you already feeling the weight of goals unattained, and organizational systems breaking down? Maybe you’re like me with great intentions, or too many ideas you aren’t quite sure how to carry them out? Just today I began thinking about all my dreams of what I want. This led me thinking about the goalsContinue reading “Ginger-Lime Green Smoothie”
Vegan Kale Salad with Creamy Spicy Cashew Dressing
For Father’s Day, I prepared a slow roasted pork ribs along with this salad. Nothing quite like giving Ben a hearty Paleo Pork ribs with homemade barbecue sauce. And nothing like me trying to push the veggies on him. His take on most veggies is he eats them because he knows he should, not becauseContinue reading “Vegan Kale Salad with Creamy Spicy Cashew Dressing”
Rhubarb Mint & Lime Spritzer
During the quiet hours, while one little is at preschool and the other is upstairs having her “quiet time,” I find myself sipping my second americano for the day. That second cup helps stave off the afternoon munchies. Well, unless your protruding belly is squishing your stomach & coffee sounds anything but appealing at 2:00Continue reading “Rhubarb Mint & Lime Spritzer”
Rhubarb-Lime Cardamom with Streusel Muffins
Muffins are simply cake for breakfast. My senior year of high school, Samantha would pick me up and depending on time, we would drive to a spot in town called Mostly Muffins, because they mostly had muffins there. I rarely got one, but I salivated over the one with cream cheese frosting. Like I said,Continue reading “Rhubarb-Lime Cardamom with Streusel Muffins”
Fresh Pineapple with Lime Zest & Raw Honey (Easter Recipes)
Food hasn’t tasted quite as good these past months, which is a bummer since I live by the mantra, “I live to eat!” Truly, I love to eat. I love food. One of the reasons I love my gym is because I’m surrounded by my people (those that don’t shy away from eating). But, what does a pregnant woman do when eating fluctuates, taste buds diminish and then Lent pops up?
Take comfort that this too shall pass and hope by the time Spring arrives, the taste bud glory will return. I’m beginning to see this, especially after slicing the fresh pineapple with my oldest hovering for a taste. The girls complain that I put the lime zest, but I assure them that honey drizzled over it will make it come alive. Our lunch consisted of Roasted Mustard Cauliflower, deviled eggs & this naturally sweet delight. We agreed the pineapple won the gold.
Peach Pico de Gallo
The trees around here tell me that Autumn is on the move. However, in Bellingham it is known that summer doesn’t fully start until the Fourth of July and sticks around till end of September. Today would prove otherwise. But, I’m not letting it get to me and trying to make up for so much lost time in the kitchen this summer. Peaches, nectarines, apples & plums are in abundance. In fact, you can still get strawberries, blueberries & raspberries at Joe’s Garden (oh how I love thee). Not to mention the nightshade vegetable/fruit family abounding everywhere.
And since we’re leaving to Vegas this week for my sister-in-law’s wedding, I needed to do something with the tomatoes & peaches before I left. A peach pico de gallo sounded wonderful. I think it was two summers back we would buy this mango-peach salsa from Costco & simply loved it. It was more on the sweet side, not as much spice, but perfect for grilled chicken, salmon or even better…scrambled eggs. My version is less sweet and it tastes like a pico de gallo should–fresh. You can up the spice factor however you like. It takes me to the beaches of Mazatlan where my grandpa lives, except this time I’m older and can drink a beer with it. Enjoy!
P.S. We got our camera in the mail this week (must use the word “our,” as I’ve already said “my” once–OOPS!) & I love it!
Peach Pico de Gallo (printable recipe)
Ingredients:
1 medium sweet onion, diced
1 large red pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced (the heat is in the inner white spine, so you can remove that to make it less hot)
6 hothouse tomatoes (Joe’s Garden), diced
1 1/2-2 lbs peaches, chopped & skinned
pinch of salt
juice of one lime
Optional: If you want more heat, add more jalapenos.
Directions: This is relatively easy to make. The work is done with a sharp chef knife, cutting board and bowl. Cut, dice, chop, etc and put it into the bowl. Mix together, taste for flavoring & add more of what you think you need. Eat with chips, serve on eggs, chicken, salmon, fish tacos, cod, halibut. Add a mango if you like.
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