Condiments

Roasted Red Pepper & Garlic Hummus.

This week I took a foray into baking up pitas.  I have to admit, I knew hummus would come along shortly after.  I mean seriously, how can you eat pitas without it?!  Ha ha.  Well my family gobbled up the first batch of pitas so I’m whipping up another batch.  Click here for that recipe. … Continue Reading »

Mango Jalapeño Salsa.

*Stamped spoon can be found at:   http://www.etsy.com/people/pumpernickelandwry Sometimes you need to lighten up a gray day with some tropical salsa.  Today, is a bit gray and going to be rainy… I thought this would be the perfect way to brighten up dinner.  I make this salsa early and let the flavors blend in the … Continue Reading »

Classic Hummus.

  If you’ve never made hummus, you don’t know what you’re missing.  Store bought hummus pales in comparison.  This took me about 3 minutes to make.  It tastes unbelievably good and can be used as a dip, sandwich spread… whatever!  So healthy and even the kids love it!  I made it for a party that … Continue Reading »

Raspberry Orange Rosemary Sauce.

I wanted to dress up my grilled pork chops and whipped up some raspberry orange sauce that just pushed it over the top.  My kids cleared their plates!  It is super easy and would be lovely on chicken or fish!  Some times you just need to dress up your grilled meat  and this fit the … Continue Reading »

Cilantro Spinach Lime Pesto.

Since I have received my Magimix by Robot-Coupe 3200 XL Food Processor, I knew I wanted to whip up some pesto in it.  It’s a favorite!  I chose the larger of the 3 bowls to prepare it because the cilantro is a bit of a wild herb.  Everything tucked in nicely and I have to … Continue Reading »

Almond honey butter.

Nothing quite like making your own nut butter.  It’s super easy and very tasty.  Grab your nuts and get ready to be impressed! Ingredients: 2 cups of raw almonds or toasted almonds 1 teaspoon of peanut oil Sea Salt 3 tablespoons honey Directions: In your Vitamix add the almonds.  Blend the nuts on 10 speed … Continue Reading »

Pineapple Jalapeño Salsa.

This recipe is so versatile.  It can be served with tortilla chip at your next soiree or atop fish or chicken for a healthy option.  You can control the spice level with the amount of jalapeño you use or if you remove the inner seeds which contain all the heat. Ingredients: 1 bell pepper (I … Continue Reading »

Jalapeño Topped Corn Bread with Honey Butter.

Every family has their food traditions.  One of our favorites is cornbread with honey butter when there is a Le Creuset Dutch oven filled with chili on the stove.  This corn bread can be varied to include the jalapeño peppers or not, if you aren’t a fan.  The perfect side for chili or soups and … Continue Reading »

Peach salsa.

  Eating the rainbow just got a whole lot tastier!  This fresh peach salsa is perfect alone with chips or atop chicken, pork or fish.  Tonight, it will sit along a lovely grilled pork tenderloin. Ingredients: 2 peaches, pitted and chopped 1/4 of a red onion, diced 1/2 jalapeño, diced 1 yellow pepper, finely chopped … Continue Reading »

Curried ginger chicken in the crock pot.

This recipe has simply come from necessity.  Tonight my daughter has a show at school and today was filled with running tons of errands for a rather large gathering we’re hosting Saturday evening.  This dish is quite aromatic. For the chicken dish ~ Ingredients: 1/2 c of tomato sauce 5 cloves of garlic, chopped 1.5 tbl … Continue Reading »