Okay…I am officially a fan of plantains! Buying produce in the Bahamas can be hit or miss, yet I can always find plantains. If you have had the good fortune to travel in the Caribbean or Latin America, you might have already tried a local plantain dish. We’ve enjoyed double-fried tostones in Cuba and baked...
Baba Ganoush that's worth the effort
Okay- that was disaster. Following the advice of a respected (past-tense now) food blogger, I put an eggplant directly on the burner of my gas stove to achieve the desired "smokey" eggplant flavor for a batch of Baba Ganoush. What I now know is that without cuts in the flesh to release the steam (which...
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Lime Yogurt Sauce
As the days get cooler, I look to comfort foods like baked potatoes. Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite way to change it up a bit. For a meal or game day snack, there is nothing more satisfying than Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges. With a crisp, browned crust over a creamy, smooth center these...
Sweet Heat Pecans
Let's face it- salads can be deadly dull when they're just a bunch of lettuce and dressing in a bowl. I like to jazz my salad up with an interesting toppings- feta cheese, bacon bits, preserved lemon. But nuts add the perfect mix of texture and flavor to make a salad more satisfying. If you want...
Polenta Rounds
What could be easier? All you need is a tube of polenta, a little cheese and some imagination, for an impressive appetizer or quick side dish. I'd love to claim that I am organized and thoughtfully plan my food for the week. Nope, not me. Neighborhood potlucks and get-togethers with friends sneak up on me. Staring at...
