We had an Island theme for Melanie and Connor's birthday party last weekend and I thought a dish like caribbean black beans and coconut rice sounded really good to serve alongside the Kaula Pork. I looked for a recipe but couldn't find one that sounded perfect so I improvised...and this is what I came up with. It turned out delicious! The peppers came from Costco in that bag of red, orange and
Coconut Ice Cream
This Coconut Ice Cream is a coconut lover's dream! It is creamy with a rich coconut flavor. I prefer the coconut toasted and sprinkled on top, but I really like it mixed into the ice cream, too. A fun variation is to add 1/2 cup of chopped macadamia nuts for a little crunch and a tropical feel! You will think you are in Hawaii with just one bite! This ice cream is wonderful over brownies too!
Shrimp Enchiladas
These Shrimp Enchiladas are so yummy. I would have never expected shrimp and enchiladas to be such a good combination. In fact, I wouldn't have ever made these except that my sister-in-law, Melanie, posted this on her blog My Kitchen Cafe. And since I trust Melanie's taste so much, I gave it a shot. It was very good!! I've made these a few times since then. One tip - you might as well buy the
Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles
My sister Brittany made me these amazing Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles and I LOVED them. I have been making them ever since. It is an easy quick recipe that tastes fantastic and everyone enjoys! When this dish is fresh and warm, the sauce has a tendency to pool at the bottom, so serve it in a shallow dish and scoop deep when serving. Every ingredient is important--if you don't have fresh ginger,
Strawberry, Pinenuts and Feta Salad with a zesty Lemon Dressing
Oh this Strawberry, Pinenuts and Feta Salad with a zesty Lemon Dressing is incredible--honestly it is probably my favorite salad! I got the recipe from my Mom last Spring and have made it a lot ever since! The flavors of the sweet strawberries, zesty lemon, creamy tangy feta and smokey pine nuts--it perfection!! This is super easy to throw together, and it really compliments simple dinners
Sweet and Spicy CousCous Salad
This Sweet and Spicy CousCous Salad is amazingly good!! This is an adapted from two recipes from my friend Sheri. I just LOVE it! In fact I made this last week and am already craving it again! It is the perfect meal served with grilled meat. We had it with this citrus grilled chicken all loved it. I think I will make it for lunch today! yum!!
Country Cake with Lemon Cream and Berries
I had some friends over for a Ladies Luncheon to celebrate a birthday. (the chicken salad post was from the same day) It was very fun--I need to do it more often! This Country Cake with Lemon Cream and Berries was the dessert we had--it turned out very pretty and delicious! I used the cake recipe from my Barefoot Contessa 'Parties' cookbook. I also made Lemon Curd for the first time! I LOVED it! I
Garlic Caesar Salad Dressing
This garlic caesar salad dressing is oh-so-good!! It is a mayo-free variation of the classic caesar dressing. My mother-in-law introduced it to me and now it's my husband's favorite salad (he has a strange aversion to mayo so this one is great!) Make sure to use lots and lots of parmesan cheese and some really good croutons. I like Costco's Foccacia croutons the best. I usually like to double it