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avocado toast with poached egg
Avocado toast has been around for thirty-one years. Australian chef, Bill Granger, added it to his first Sydney restaurant’s menu in 1993. It gained popularity when Gwyneth Paltrow included a recipe in her 2013 cookbook, “It’s All Good.” TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Read Morebaked avocado – deconstructed!
I don’t think there’s an avocado recipe out that I have not tried; just take a look at these dishes on my food blog! Seven years ago I posted my first ever baked avocado with egg, tomato, and bacon. It was scrumptious, except eating from the avocado shell was a bit awkward. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Read Moresmashed avocado sweet potato toast
Looking for a super simple and nutritious snack? Check out my dish using sweet potato as toast; a good solution for those who have food allergies while not compromising on taste or nutrition. Sweet potatoes are a great way to promote a healthy gut. Fiber from sweet potatoes stay within the digestive tract and provide…
Read Moreshrimp and avocado salad
Shrimp and avocado salad is a follow up from last month’s post. The inspiration for this dish comes from the caesar granita I made; it was placed over freshly shucked oysters. However, not everyone is a fan of oysters and I get that. This is another way to enjoy my Caesar granita thus giving you,…
Read Moreavocado and shrimp wonton baskets
When entertaining, I like to make appetisers that err on the side of healthy. I also make sure there’s a mix of food while being cognizant of the dietary restrictions our guests might have. Last month I made wonton noodle soup but only used half the wonton wrappers; the rest I froze. There’s always a…
Read Moreopen-face sandwich with poached egg
Sandwiches have been around for centuries. The term sandwich is believed to have been named after John Montagu who was the 4th Earl of Sandwich. Legend has it that in 1762 he asked for meat (most probably salted beef) to be served between slices of bread to avoid interrupting a gambling game. I love a…
Read MoreMicro Greens, Avocado and Strawberries
Micro greens are sprouting up everywhere (pardon the pun) from local farmers’ markets to specialized food shops. What are they, you ask? Think of tiny seedlings bursting into young greens from vegetables and herbs. Micro greens are typically one-inch to two-inches in height. Although little in size, they tout an intense flavor but not as…
Read MoreHow To Cut and Peel an Avocado
I was in the kitchen the other day getting ready to use an avocado as one of the ingredients for my portobello burger, when I fondly recalled the conversation I had with my son. He wanted to know if there was an easy way to get the pit out of an avocado. I hadn’t really…
Read MoreFried Green Tomato Sandwich
Although fried green tomatoes (no, I’m not referring to the movie) might be a dish hailing from the southern United States, in the Maritimes we enjoy them, too. My father loved the sight of green tomatoes in our vegetable patch. His favorite way to eat them? Fried with bacon and eggs, of course! TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious
Read MoreZucchini Noodles and Avocado Dressing
I love pasta and could eat tons of it and not gain an ounce when I was younger – attributed to a high metabolism and being very active. However, this menopausal woman isn’t able to boast that statement any longer without increasing my waistline. Sooo, I cook it when I am craving it leaving me…
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