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Roasted Macadamia Nut Hummus Recipe

July 17, 2017 By valentina 12 Comments

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

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

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

Summer Tomato-Sweet Onion Salad Recipe with Blue Cheese

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.

This Summer Tomato-Sweet Onion Salad with Blue Cheese is simple, full of seasonal summer flavors, that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.   Please excuse my … [Read more...]

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

Compressed Watermelon Salad & Creamy Lemon-Lime Avocado

August 17, 2015 By valentina 8 Comments

Compressed Watermelon Salad

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: Comforting Savory Recipes, Gluten-free, Salads, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizers, avocado dressing, avocados, Avocados from Mexico, California avocados, first courses, heirloom tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, summer recipes, thyme, watermelon

Tomato Feta Salsa Recipe for Meat or Chicken

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, Comforting Savory Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Gluten-free, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, basil, capers, condiments for meat, feta cheese, heirloom tomatoes, salsas, sauces, summer recipes, summer tomatoes

Bacon-Onion Heirloom Tomato Pizza Recipe

July 11, 2015 By valentina 4 Comments

Bacon-Onion Heirloom Tomato Pizza Recipe

Topped with smoky and fresh flavors, this Bacon-Onion Tomato Pizza is just as tasty as it is pretty! Let's just go over what's going on here . . . This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Savory Recipes, Entrées, Meat, Spring & Summer Favorites Tagged With: applewood smoked bacon, basil, caramelized onions, dinner, gluten-free pizza crust, heirloom tomatoes, Italian food, summer recipes

Tomato Salad Recipe & How to Peel Tomatoes

September 2, 2011 By valentina 6 Comments

This tomato salad recipe with Thai basil is the perfect dish to celebrate a summer garden.  In making this recipe you learn how to peel tomatoes and why … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies, How To (Cooking Techniques), Salads, Spring & Summer Favorites, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, basil, dinner, farmets market, first course, friday flowers, fruit, garlic, gluten-free, goat cheese, healthy, heirloom tomatoes, lunch, red onion, salads, sides, thai basil

Spinach Kale Pesto Recipe

June 22, 2011 By valentina 8 Comments

Spinach Kale Pesto is a spin-off of a classic basil pesto.  With ingredients like almonds, tomato kale and spinach, this super delicious, versatile recipe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Vegan & Vegetarian Tagged With: almonds, black kale, brunch, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, healthy, heirloom tomatoes, kale, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, spinachkalepestorecipe, summer, tomato paste

Avocado Fries with Agave-Chipotle Yogurt Dip Recipe

May 15, 2011 By valentina 12 Comments

Avocado Fries with Agave-Chipotle Yogurt Dip

Avocado Fries with Agave-Chipotle Yogurt Dip are the perfect, healthy snack, appetizer or  side dish. These fries are crispy on the outside and creamy on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Comforting Savory Recipes Tagged With: avocados, dinner party, healthy, heirloom tomatoes, snacks

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