A delicious twist on the fish original. This Latin American appetizer is a party classic and oh so easy. Chop, mix done! What are you waiting for? Go make some ceviche, and don’t forget that nice cold beer to wash it down with. The origins of ceviche are as confusing as its multiple spellings. In…
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Blender Salsa Verde with Mango
Here is a sweet, spicy, tangy quick and easy blender salsa for your next party! Read on and you’ll be eating this about 20 minutes. I was recently compensated with an amazing product from Ovente which I used in preparing this mango tomatillo salsa. All the opinions presented in this post are my own. This multi…
How to Make Thai Mango Sticky Rice
Mango sticky rice is one of those Thai dishes you HAVE to try. You will be amazed at how such an unlikely duo can make such a decadent dessert. Lately I’ve been on this Thai food kick. It all started when my daughter sent us two books on Thai cooking from her ongoing adventures in…
Tabouleh Recipe – Middle Eastern Parsley Salad
Tabouleh is a refreshing and nutritious Middle Eastern dish. Tabouleh’s main ingredient is bulgur wheat, an ancient grain dating back to 2800 B.C. It was once considered a sacred food due to its resistance to insect attack or spoilage. There are also biblical references of bulgur regarding the Babylonians and the Hittites. As a dish,…
Mango Black Bean Salsa Recipe
Mangoes have been around for thousands of years. If you are interested, please read more about mangoes in my article that details their history. Mango Black Bean Salsa is what I would call Fusion cuisine. It is neither Latin American or Caribbean, however, it utilizes ingredients that are native to that cuisine. Mango Black Bean…
Spanish Style Grilled Marinated Pork
This Spanish style grilled marinated pork or prueba de cerdo recipe has a bit of kick, but not too much to intimidate those who prefer a milder taste. It is a hearty tapas dish to say the least. The smoky flavor of the paprika and the crushed red pepper combine to awaken your taste buds!…
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Summer is for salads. Yes, I am one of those people who has to force herself to eat salads during the winter months. The thought of chewing on something cold while cold air blow outside makes me shiver. Now, when summer hits, I am all over salad. Moroccan carrot salad is perfect for summer. So,…
Asian Inspired Sweet and Spicy BBQ Ribs
This post has been sponsored by Collective Bias Inc., and its advertisers. All opinions are mine alone. #GetGrillingAmerica #Walmart #CollectiveBias Summer is finally here, and with it comes ribs on the grill, an integral part of summer. And, you know what the best part about this is? There are countless ways to prepare ribs. Today…
Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Mango Salad
I recently tried Vietnamese sweet and sour mango salad at a dinner put on by students in the Culinary Arts program at Mercyhurst University. This is the school where I work; and which happens to have a great culinary program from which my son is a graduate. My husband, mother in law and I went….
How to Make Cambodian Chicken Amok
When you ask anyone in Cambodia what their most typical dish is, you will hear “Amok”. So what is this exotic sounding dish? Basically it is a mouth watering curry dish that is served in a folded up banana leaf shaped like a bowl. Not only is the presentation absolutely gorgeous, but the flavor of…
