Do you ever find something in the grocery store that totally inspires you? Let’s be honest, this rarely happens in rural Mexico. The Sunday Market absolutely inspires me but never the grocery store. I found these mini tostadas that begged to be appetizer sized tostadas. Yes, I know, I can make my own mini corn…
Tag: tomatoes
La Gringa Weekly Meal Plan
Here are some of the fruits and vegetables that I bought at the Sunday Market this week. I paid 400 pesos ($22 US). I know it looks like a huge amount of produce but El Gringo and I will eat all of it. Possible side dishes and lunches this week. Fruit salads, caprese salad, cut…
Halibut in Burst Tomato Wine Sauce
Fish is a fabulous source of low fat protein and omega 3 fatty acids. It’s perfect for a healthy lifestyle. I’ve added a vitamin rich white wine sauce of heirloom tomatoes, lemon and capers for a burst of color and incredible fresh flavor. This dish is fancy enough for company but easy for an “any…
Baked Tomato With Pesto & Mozzarella
I have fresh tomatoes coming out of my ears. I’m not complaining, I swear. I will be crying for fresh tomatoes in October when they are replaced in the grocery stores with red, tasteless orbs of tomato likeness. I love caprese salad because seriously what’s not to love about tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella? I…
Tomato & Basil for Bruschetta
Is there anything better than fresh tomatoes keeping company with basil and garlic? What’s not to love? Tomatoes are a rich source of antioxidants including vitamin C and beta carotene. They have a very good amount of the mineral manganese and a good amount of vitamin E.
Eggplant Parmesan With Pesto
I’m having a lazy Sunday, after an incredibly stressful week, writing my blog for Fiesta Friday. If you are a new blogger then you should find a weekly virtual group that will challenge you to write. Fiesta Friday at The Novice Gardener motivates me to create recipes and photos every week. I’ve made a commitment,…
Portobello Pizza, Ditch the Crust
Who needs pizza crust when you can have all the pizza toppings without the wheat crust? I rarely eat flour based foods and I frankly don’t miss bread very often. I am not afraid of bread but I would rather fill my plate with nutritious lower carbohydrate fare. I love pizza toppings but I hate…
Roma Saltimbocca di Pollo
Please enjoy the recipe photo shoot that resulted in a cold, stressful, enjoyable meal. I’ve included a few photos taken in Rome. We rented an apartment in the Ancient quarter of Rome where I shopped for fresh produce daily and recreated a Cooking Light recipe with the ingredients that I found at the neighborhood market…
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