Advertisements Making appetizers can be so fun, but can also get overwhelming. This appetizer recipe brings together a classy elegance but is really quite simple. It may seem daunting to make your own blackberry compote, but it really is just so super simple to do. The sweet and salty combo of the compote and prosciuttoContinue reading “Blackberry Prosciutto Crostini”
Category Archives: Garnish
Creamy Salsa Dip
Advertisements If you have been around this blog much in the last almost 5 years…then you know that I love to make sauces. Most of the meals I make have some sort of sauce involved – a gravy, a pan sauce, a cheese sauce, a fresh veggie sauce, a hot sauce…I just love sauces. AndContinue reading “Creamy Salsa Dip”
Chicken & Bean Tacos
Advertisements As the weather turns a bit cooler, I like to find ways to make our meals just a bit more hearty. And one of the best ways to do that is to add beans to a dish. They are a great sort of extra protein and add a bit of “weight” to a dish.Continue reading “Chicken & Bean Tacos”
Poblano Mango Salsa
Advertisements As you know, tacos are a weekly affair in our home. And I don’t typically make the same tacos over and over. You can switch up the proteins, the cheeses, the tortillas, the veggies but maybe more significantly – they type of salsa. I love to have a freshly made salsa for our tacos.Continue reading “Poblano Mango Salsa”
Cherry Tomato Salsa
Advertisements Salsas are not just for chips – you can use them to add a pop of flavor to so many things like burritos, tacos, wraps, burrito bowls, salads, over a steak or chicken breast – really it’s just another sauce with great flavor. Since our cherry tomato plants have been booming – I decidedContinue reading “Cherry Tomato Salsa”
Spicy Creamy Corn Slaw
Advertisements For this recipe, I have used canned corn. This is a personal preference for me. Since store bought canned vegetables are picked and processed at their peak, they still retain that crunch you want from a fresh veggie. Some like to use thawed frozen corn. I personally feel like the kernels themselves get mushyContinue reading “Spicy Creamy Corn Slaw”
15 Homemade Sauce Recipes
Advertisements If you have been around this blog for a while than you know that I always encourage making your own sauces, marinades, dressings and dips. It’s not just because I like to make everything myself, it is also because the ingredients that are used to make most sauces and such “shelf-stable” until you openContinue reading “15 Homemade Sauce Recipes”
Easy Pico de Gallo
Advertisements Freshness is the key to a good Pico de Gallo. A super popular chunky and spicy Mexican salsa that must be fresh. With a limited ingredients list – this recipe is more about how it’s prepared than what goes into it. The recipe for Easy Pico de Gallo is simple, quick, and flavor packed.Continue reading “Easy Pico de Gallo”
Pork Dumpling Smash Tacos
Advertisements I am such a sucker for fusion recipes. Tacos are eaten, probably 45 of the 52 Tuesdays each year in my house. And no one wants to eat the same taco over and over. So, I am constantly thinking about different flavor profiles that I can turn into a taco. This time around IContinue reading “Pork Dumpling Smash Tacos”
Easy Peach Salsa
Advertisements Want to try something a little outside the box with your next Mexican meal? Check out this recipe for Easy Peach Salsa. The combination of the sweetness of the fresh peaches and the spicy punch of a fresh jalapeño is such a great addition to your tacos, nachos, burritos, and taco salads. I usedContinue reading “Easy Peach Salsa”