Peppers and tomatoes (or other veggies!) stuffed with a tasty rice and veggie stuffing laced with garlic, onion, Greek seasonings and pine nuts, then baked in olive oil. A dollop… The post Gemi...
Refreshing sparkling lemonade with the fresh taste of mint and real lemons, this skinny sparkling lemonade is perfect for a hot summer day! And, since it has only 6 calories… The post Skinny Sp...
These pretty little mint chocolate truffles are very similar to my super-popular Bailey’s Irish Cream truffles, but with a lovely mint flavor from peppermint extract and some crushed candy ca...
A tropical twist on the classic Dark & Stormy, this lively cocktail intermingles the flavors of ginger, mango, spiced rum, and lime with a hint of mint. Gifts.com recently sent me a… The post...
Can soup be sexy? I think this one is. Silky and velvety, rich and lightly spicy and laced with exotic flavors, this curried eggplant tomato soup is so enticing, I found… The post Cardamom Cur...
with fresh mint, figgy goat cheese & toasted walnuts I have been wanting to make this salad for weeks I think … but waiting until the watermelon and the cucumber… The post Cucumber & Yellow W...
I found some fresh figs … right here in the midwest where such exotic things oh so rarely make an appearance. The foodie in me has been extremely jealous of… The post Lavender Cream Cheese St...
This is the quintessential summertime dessert! Light and fruity, with a creamy yogurt mascarpone mousse … it tastes decadent and luscious … add candied almond slices on top for a delightfu...
My friend describes this salad like this: it is a slaw like no slaw you’ve ever had before. It’s tropical, fruity, crunchy, with hints of orange, pineapple, mango, mint and cilantro… The p...
When I first made that fabulous coconut pineapple mixer to make my Hawaiian Fizz cocktail, I didn’t realize just how MUCH mixer it makes! I made drinks for everyone at… The post Hawaiian Moji...