Monthly Archives: June 2012

Roasted Plum and Ginger Pops

I’ve become pop obsessed.  I kicked off summer with the purchase of a Zoku quick pop maker and I’ve had frozen treats on my mind ever since.  My Pinterest board of “recipes to try” has been taken over by these frosty summery desserts and I found even more inspiration upon ordering the  People’s Pops cookbook after reading about it in the Wall Street Journal.

Yes, you read that right.  The venerable Wall Street Journal recommended a book on popsicles.  I’m patting myself on the back at the thought that I haven’t regressed to a 9-year old’s cravings for dessert on a stick, but instead am just swept up in a trend that even the suits that read the Wall Street Journal can’t resist.

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In my fridge: Chermoula

This summer I’m teaching kids cooking classes during the day which means I’m beyond exhausted every evening. I have good intentions, but I have to admit after several hours of children with knives the thought of pulling together dinner makes me weary. However, I’m not succumbing to take-out or scampering off to the frozen food section – at least not yet.

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Summer Herb Tabbouleh

Refreshing, parsley-loaded tabbouleh reminds me of Christmas in Tallahassee, Florida.  Confused?  Strange as it may seem except for just a few Christmases when I couldn’t make it home, I’ve celebrated the holiday with pita, hummus, and tabbouleh for as long as I can remember.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How did this Southern girl end up celebrating Christmas with the dishes of the Middle East?  When my parents first moved to Tallahassee in the early 80s, they didn’t know anyone.  My brother and I were quite young at the time and when Christmas rolled around the thought of traveling was a little too much to bear so they decided to celebrate at home.  Three other families were in the same predicament and a Christmas day tradition was born.

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Macadamia and Coconut-encrusted Mahi-Mahi with Mango Salsa

I’m working on a more in-depth post for later this week, but thought I would send out this link for my appearance on Charlotte Today this morning to help with those Monday blues.  If macadamia and coconut-encrusted mahi-mahi with mango salsa can’t put a smile on your face then I’m not sure what will.  Happy cooking!

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Summer Peach Salsa

This little salsa should be your go-to recipe for a simple condiment as long as peach season lasts. It takes minutes to prepare, requires no cooking, and is over the top, plate-scraping good on pork. Actually, it is over the top, plate-scraping good on its own, but peach salsa does not a dinner make.

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