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It is hard to go wrong with pineapple-anything or avocado-anything in my book, but this surprising combination of flavors is more than the sum of its delicious parts.
Crispy, crunchy, sweet, and savory. And surprisingly simple to make.
For the Miami GP this year, we went for a full table of Cuban fare, from these shrimp cooked in a citrus and garlic marinade and then coated in butter and honey, to Fried Corn Fritters, and a bright and creamy Pineapple and Avocado Salad.
Tex-mex at its weeknight’s finest. A Tamale Pie casserole that is filling and delicious.
For the U.S. GP we made a few fall favorites: Butternut Squash Soup, Brussels Sprout Salad, and Apple Crumble.
Apple Crumble is a classic fall dessert. This is a slightly different twist with almond flour, coconut oil, and ground oats. It is easier than apple pie, tastier than a simple crumble, and perfect with vanilla ice cream.
This is one of my all-time favorite salads. Brussels sprouts or broccoli both work equally well. The dressing is infinitely editable to your taste and it saves well in the fridge for days.
Butternut Squash Soup is a long-time favorite of mine, my sister used to make it when she visited from college, and it screams fall to me more than pumpkin spice lattes and decorative gourds.
We made a few Indy favorites for this year’s Indy 500: Hoosier Pork-Tenderloin Sandwiches, Potato Salad, and Corn on the Cob.
Tex Mex Shrimp Fajiatas and Mexican Rice for a crowd!
As Deb at Smitten Kitchen notes, “despite the name, you don’t need key limes to make this. I mean, if you can get them, please do. They’re wonderful. But I made this, as I often do, with regular grocery store Persian limes and it’s no less dreamy with them.”
In the mood for something bright and summery to battle the feeling of it being dark at 5:00 and consistently blustery outside, we made grilled Shrimp and Pepper Skewers (we even pulled the cover of the grill and brought it out of dormancy for the occasion), Black Bean and Rice Salad, Fresh Pineapple Salsa, Mojitos, and Key Lime Pie!
Let's go to that place our 5 year old selves might go. To that place that feels like home, childhood, and goes perfectly at the end of a picnic. Those are a few of my favorite things and this banana cream pie in a jar is too.
I found this slaw for one summer barbecue two or three years ago and it has been in constant rotation ever since. It is bright and tangy, it doubles easily, it rests well, it can be vegetarian or for a more robust side and if your party is omnivorous you can add a few slices crisp bacon to kick up the umami. Either way, it is a perfect side for most occasions!
American Classics aren't only books you read -- they are things you remember. They're ice cream cones, apple pie, gym class, parades, homeroom, and mac and cheese.
As I mentioned in my last post it was so hard to choose what to make for this race. I eventually closed my eyes and thought about some of my favorite food memories, with family, at get-togethers, childhood memories. This meal is a combination of all those things. The crowning achievement though is a recipe for killer pulled pork.
For the U.S. GP, there are so many recipes I have in mind. It is difficult to choose what to make for one's own country. What dishes exemplify the United States? Burgers. Apple Pie. Barbecue.
These Cuban Guava and Cheese pastries are a popular treat and with the preponderance of Cuban cafes in Miami you would be sure to find one nearby if you walk around a little, if you live in Southern California you may also find them at a Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. In the meantime, if like me, you don’t have access to a Cuban bakery/cafe, homemade it will be!