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Watermelon, Mango, and Corn Salsa

Watermelon, Mango, and Corn Salsa

Salsa and Chips is an easy and great snack to munch on. This version of salsa uses summer ingredients such as watermelon, mango and corn to shake things up.Watermelon, Mango, and Corn Salsa is the perfect salsa for hot, steamy summer days. It totally hits the spot…and so do the margaritas!

Mexican-Style Street Corn

Mexican-Style Street Corn

If you’ve never had Mexican-Style Street Corn, you’re in for a total treat. Before digging in, you’ll want to roll up your sleeves and have the napkins AND dental floss ready to go! The flavors of the charred corn combined with the mayo, cojita cheese, and lime will make your mouth water. Get ready to make many trips to the market (or farmer’s market) for fresh corn…Mexican-Style Street corn is that good!

Lemongrass-Crusted Lamb Chops with Herb Salad

Lemongrass-Crusted Lamb Chops with Herb Salad

Holy smokes … this Lemongrass-Crusted Lamb Chops with Herb Salad is bursting with flavor! Each bite is like a total flavor-bomb awakening the senses. The crust on the lamb has the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and salty components that all work together harmoniously. And the limey herb salad completes the taste bud sensations with a refreshingly tart finish. And bonus, most of the prep work for this dish is done ahead of time.

Open-Faced Shrimp Quesadilla-Gluten Free

Open-Faced Shrimp Quesadilla-Gluten Free

The Open-Faced Shrimp Quesadilla at Philadelphia’s El Vez restaurant is so unbelievably delicious that I had to create a Gluten Free version. This Open-Faced Shrimp Quesadilla – Gluten Free is super-easy to make and has just the right amount of cheesiness-to-toppings ratio. I serve it as a main course but it could also be sliced into wedges and served as an appetizer as it is at El Vez. Either way, you can’t go wrong! It’s fabulosa!!

Grilled Scallops with Nori and Lime Mayo

Grilled Scallops with Nori and Lime Mayo

Grilled Scallops with Nori and Lime Mayo has a fabulous presentation. But more than that, I love how all of the individual elements combine to create subtle scallop taste bombs. This recipe is the perfect balance of the taste of the sea from the scallops and nori, a bit of heat from the crushed red pepper flakes, a slight crunch from the scallions finished with the creamy tartness of the lime mayo. Each bite drew me in deeper and my taste buds wanted more!

Turmeric Coconut Crunch Rice with Wilted Spinach

Turmeric Coconut Crunch Rice with Wilted Spinach

Turmeric Coconut Crunch Rice with Wilted Spinach differentiates itself from other rice dishes with its sesame/coconut/lime/scallion crunch topping. The crunch topping is soooo good! Sprinkle it on the creamy coconut rice fragrant with turmeric, garlic, and ginger and spiked with wilted greens throughout to make this a winning rice dish.