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Compressed Watermelon Salad

July 26, 2020 By valentina 17 Comments

Compressed Watermelon Tomato and Jalapeño Salad With Creamy Lemon-Lime Avocado Dressing on narrow white plate

Have you ever compressed watermelon? You won't believe what a difference it makes! The flavor of the watermelon becomes sweeter and more intense, and in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: avocados, heirloom tomatoes, watermelon, thyme, California avocados, jalapeño peppers, avocado dressing, Avocados from Mexico

Roasted Macadamia Nut Hummus Recipe

July 17, 2017 By valentina 14 Comments

Roasted Macadamia Nut Hummus -- Classic hummus with a subtly sweet, delicious Hawaiian twist!

Roasted Macadamia Nut Hummus is based on the classic hummus recipe with a subtly sweet, delicious Hawaiian twist! Inspiration The very first thing my son … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: heirloom tomatoes, appetizers, Okinawan sweet potatoes, Hawaii, Hummus, macadamia nuts, Fairmont Orchid, Hale Kai restaurant

Tomato Onion Blue Cheese Salad

July 4, 2017 By valentina 22 Comments

Summer Tomato Sweet Onion and Blue Cheese -- A simple salad recipe, full seasonal summer flavors, that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.

Tomato Onion Blue Cheese Salad is simple, full of seasonal summer flavors, and is as delicious as it is beautiful.   Hopefully you’re very hungry … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Spring & Summer Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Salads, Vegetarian, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: heirloom tomatoes, blue cheese, basil, summer tomatoes, Hawaii, Maui onions, Big Island, Kona Inn

Tomato Feta Salsa Recipe for Meat

August 4, 2015 By valentina 4 Comments

Tomato Feta Salsa Recipe for Meat or Chicken

This Tomato Feta Salsa makes for an excellent snack with chips, and it's divine over grilled meat, chicken or fish! I love unique summer salsa recipes, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Gluten-Free, Savory, Vegetarian, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: heirloom tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, basil, capers, salsas, sauces, summer tomatoes, summer recipes, feta cheese, condiments for meat

Tomato Basil Salad – How to Peel Tomatoes

September 2, 2011 By valentina 6 Comments

This Tomato Basil Salad recipe is the perfect dish to celebrate a summer garden. In making this recipe you learn how to peel tomatoes and why sometimes it's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Salads, Vegetarian, How To (Cooking Techniques), Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: heirloom tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, basil, red onion, thai basil, goat cheese


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