A paloma is a delicious cocktail made with tequila and grapefruit juice, topped with grapefruit soda or sparkling water. I love a paloma almost more than a margarita. And this fantastic combination of tart-sweet citrus and punchy tequila is a perfect paring for fresh shrimp. I think this dish is a great way to hold on to the fading end of summer at home, pretending you are at a … [Read more...] about Paloma Shrimp (Shrimp in Grapefruit and Tequila)
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Pimm’s Bars
Nothing but nothing sings of spring and summer and lovely outdoor weather to me than a Pimm’s Cup, the traditional English cocktail of Pimm’s liqueur topped with sparking lemonade and served with garnishes of fresh fruit and mint. And it is to me, quintessentially British. The taste of my time at Oxford and my many, many visits since. So it is only natural that I distill this … [Read more...] about Pimm’s Bars
Baked Queso Fresco with Fresh Corn
I honestly can’t remember the first time I tasted elotes, known popularly as Mexican street corn, or esquites, which is the same idea cut of the cobs. I imagine it was at one of the fabulous Mexican restaurants here in town. I can say I was ahead of the curve as a social media food trend, because I posted this recipe for Mexican Corn Salad in 2011 (I didn’t even know … [Read more...] about Baked Queso Fresco with Fresh Corn
Zucchini Lime Drizzle Cake
Zucchini breads and cakes are a go to during the growing season, when there is always one left from your farmers market haul, or just too many growing in your garden. I like my zucchini bakes light and fresh, rather than dark and spiced, so with that one lingering zucchini on the counter, I returned to my recipe for Zucchini Lemon Gems to make a loaf cake. I’ve switched to lime … [Read more...] about Zucchini Lime Drizzle Cake
Blueberry, Coconut and Lime Bake
I’ll admit, blueberries and coconut are not a combination I would have thought up. Then I had a blueberry and coconut popsicle at a Mexican paleta shop and the idea sort of took off. I’ve been thinking of interesting and complex ways to make the most out of the combo, dreaming up ideas for cakes and bars and pies to create recipes for. In the meantime, I rather accidently … [Read more...] about Blueberry, Coconut and Lime Bake
