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Plantain Chips with Sriracha Yogurt Dip

January 31, 2022 by Karen Leave a Comment

Plantain Chips with Sriracha dipping sauce

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...

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Baba Ganoush that's worth the effort

July 1, 2020 by Karen 2 Comments

A bowl of baba ganoush, an eggplant and tahini spread

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...

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Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Lime Yogurt Sauce

October 17, 2017 by Karen 1 Comment

Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

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...

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Sweet Heat Pecans

February 7, 2017 by Karen 4 Comments

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...

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Polenta Rounds

December 6, 2016 by Karen 5 Comments

Baked 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...

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