The Best Salsa Ever
I love salsa. The salsa you buy in a jar is ok, but not fabulous. My sister gave me this recipe that she found from www.mountainmamacooks.com about a year ago. The first time I saw it, I was a little skeptical due to some of […]
Tag: Tomatoes
Chickpea Salad
As I mentioned in a very early post, I am half Middle Eastern. I am sure that is why I love garbanzo beans (chickpeas), feta cheese, olives, tomatoes and such. They are all fresh and light ingredients that seem to go so perfectly together. As […]
Fried green tomato recipes
Ok, so we’ve already covered the fact that I adore fried green tomatoes. When they started to get popular on restaurant menus about 10 or so years ago, I remember ordering an appetizer of one that was served with goat cheese, pickled onions, basil, roasted […]
How to make perfect fried green tomatoes
There is not anything a whole lot better than fried green tomatoes ….if they are done right! But, that’s the problem. Not all fried green tomatoes are created equal. Some people like to over batter them. Sometimes they are soggy. Sometimes they are not cooked […]
Tomato and Avocado Salad
This tomato and avocado salad is quick, easy, and refreshing. It’s a perfect salad all by itself or as a topping for piece of broiled fish. I made this and served it as a nice and cool component to my Spicy Shrimp and Coconut Rice […]
Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes with Shaved Parmesan
Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes with Shaved Parmesan is quick, easy, beautiful and delicious. I like to serve this around Christmas (green and red) but it is a quick and easy side. It also highlights all the great flavors of asparagus. Ingredients: 1 bunch of asparagus, prepared […]
Zucchini with Feta Cheese and Tomatoes
These are a bit unique and a great way to bring flavor to a vegetable that has minimal flavor on its own. Level of Difficulty: Easy Time Required: Prep Time – 20 min; Cook Time – 12 min Ingredients: 2 medium sized zucchini 1/3 lb […]