Fresh star fruit juice mixed with lime and tequila, served over ice and garnished with a sweet-salty lime rim. Star fruits have a sweet, punchy floral flavor that makes them a perfect addition to fresh-squeezed margaritas! Star fruit is a species of tropical fruit tree grown in this region. The fruit has a thin edible […]
Blackened ahi tuna, avocado corn salsa, cabbage, and smoky crema on a crisp corn tortilla. This is a light, tasty meal with lots of fresh ingredients, including some beautiful ahi tuna that I got from a local fisherman. I realize that you may not have access to ahi straight out of the ocean, but that […]
Pumpkin cream cheese-filled gingerbread bundt cake. This recipe is a molasses-y spiced cake wrapped around a slightly sweet pumpkin filling. This cake is fairly simple to make and has a generous amount of filling. But like any bundt cake, the challenge lies with getting it cleanly out of the pan. To aid this, I use […]
Spiced rum, Kahlua, a splash of coffee, and homemade eggnog served up with a sugar & spice rim. You have heard of eggnog lattes, but what about eggnog latte martinis? This recipe is a cold boozy combination of some of my favorite seasonal sippers. Now, lattes are usually made with espresso. But not everyone has […]
Sumac and smoked paprika-spiced, oven-roasted salmon with sweet potato, parsnip, and apple salad. This post is a light fall dish with smoky sweet flavors and a hint of citrus. The recipe for this salmon is straightforward and simple. But julienning 15 cups of vegetables can be a job. If you would like to split up […]
Warm cranberry citrus cider spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. This recipe is a cross between hot apple cider and Russian cranberry Mors. It is spiced and served hot like cider, but without the apples. Instead, as in Mors, fresh tart cranberries and citrus are simmered with sugar and water to release their flavor. I […]
