Mango Watercress Salad

Mango Watercress Salad

If you are looking for a light side salad that is full of flavor then try this salad! Ingredients: 1 mango 4 cups watercress 1 serrano pepper 1 shallot 1 lime zested and juiced 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon …

Chili Lime Roasted Radishes

Chili Lime Roasted Radishes

I recently discovered that I really like radishes, so when I saw this recipe I had to try it. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients; 1 pound radishes halved 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon chili lime seasoning ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon …

Healthy Hash Browns

Healthy Hash Browns

Hash browns with carrots, parsnip, and green onions snuck in there.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients- 2 Yukon gold potatoes 1 parsnip 2 scallions (white and green) 1 tablespoon fresh parsley 1 cup shredded carrots Salt and pepper 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil …

Crunchy Ranch Slaw

Crunchy Ranch Slaw

This is a combination I would have never thought of by myself. I had fun torturing my boys and making them remove all the fronds from the fennel for this slaw. This is a tasty and refreshing summer slaw that tastes best when made a …

Grilled Baby Potatoes with Watercress Pesto

Grilled Baby Potatoes with Watercress Pesto

Grilled potatoes topped with a fresh watercress pesto make for a healthy and delicious side dish. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 bag colored baby potatoes 4 cups baby watercress 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon …

Papaya Slaw with Spicy Honey Vinaigrette

Papaya Slaw with Spicy Honey Vinaigrette

This slaw has a little kick of spice mixed with the sweetness of papaya and mango.  Note: When slicing the serrano chili do NOT use bare hand to scrape out the seeds and slice unless you enjoy the feeling of burning hands for hours after. …

Baked Jicama Fries

Baked Jicama Fries

I have been experimenting with jicama lately and I think this is my favorite recipe so far.  These fries are so tasty.  You won’t be able to eat just one. Ingredients: ½ jicama peeled and cut into even-sized fries 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon extra …

Jicama Watermelon Salad

Jicama Watermelon Salad

Side dish or dessert?  This salad is so yummy you may want to eat it at night as a dessert.  Note: I made a small serving so I could enjoy this as a small snack.  Feel free to double the recipe if feeding a crowd …

Summer Pasta Salad

Summer Pasta Salad

I love pasta salad!  This version uses farm fresh ingredients with a red wine vinaigrette. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon dill seasoning 1 zucchini …

Plantain Chips with Mint Sauce

Plantain Chips with Mint Sauce

Sweet plantains are sure to take you to the tropics.  These taste amazing even without the mint sauce.  I saved the mint sauce to use as a salad dressing. Ingredients: 2 yellow ripe plantains Zest and juice from 1 lime (2 tablespoons lime juice) Zest …