At this time of year I get loads and loads of tomatoes from my neighbor. So many that to prevent them from spoiling I chop them up and freeze them to use throughout the year. I’ve made so many tomato based recipes that taste fabulous just from that one wonderful ingredient – garden fresh tomatoes. Having exhausted a lot of tomato recipes I ventured to try something new with my current batch of tomatoes – an Indian style tomato rice.
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Ginger Teacakes with Apple Brandy Syrup
Gingery, with the fragrance of apples, these are awesome teacakes for afternoon tea or to have with your morning coffee.
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Thai Basil and Fresh Mint Fried Rice with Chinese Braising Greens
There is something about fresh aromatic Thai basil fried rice that makes me happy. Thai basil has an amazing aroma that creates a feel good sense, as does fresh mint. The beauty of this rice is that its packed with both. Really an easy dish to make with delicious results.
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Late Summer Tea with Friends
In late summer celebrating our friend Rose’s birthday is a wonderful treat especially when the three of us good friends meet for tea.
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Mission Fig & White Peach Fruit and Nut Salad With White Peach Balsamic Vinaigrette
“Fruits, nuts, cucumbers, spring mix salad.” This was the text I got from my Auntie Uma with this colorful photo.
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Chile Rellenos with ZUCCHINI & PANEER
“This recipe for chiles rellenos comes from Andrea Serrato, who sells an exquisite version of the dish out of her home in East Los Angeles. Ms. Serrato learned to make it from her mother, Rose Serrato, who fills big chile poblanos simply with queso ranchero, fries them in a cloudlike batter and simmers them in a garlicky salsa roja.” NY times Cooking
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Japanese Eggplant in Miso Sauce
A totally awesome eggplant and zucchini dish that is flavorful and elegant? This is exactly what we expect from Japanese cuisine – sophisticated dishes that are healthy and delicious.
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okonomiyaki. JAPANESE STREET FOOD CABBAGE Fritters
This recipe is an ode to the summer olympics in Japan this year – a Japanese street food called okonomiyaki.
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Spanish Watermelon Salad
Hi folks, are you in watermelon season? Here is a delicious way to use a good amount of watermelon – in a Spanish watermelon salad that’s savory and sweet. With a sprinkle of feta and drizzle of balsamic you get a deliciously refreshing salad perfect on a warm summer day.
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Radish and Bleu Cheese Toast
An easy, delicious, decadent toast with pungent bleu cheese and quick pickled radish. Add in arugula leaves and a soft boiled egg if you like and serve it for a light lunch, or cut them into bit size pieces for appetizers. Tastes awesome with a chilled glass of white wine. Easy, delicious, and decadent. Give this a try!
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