Easy, healthy recipes with a southwestern flare
An assortment of fruit dishes – some sweet, some savory
Thai Tea Apricot Smoothies are made with fresh or frozen apricots and Thai tea. Best when all of the ingredients are chilled or frozen before making. A great way to get your vitamins and morning caffeine in one drink.
Meyer lemon sherbet has the right balance of sweetness and tartness, and the flavor – more fruity and tropical than the tart citrusy flavor of regular lemon sherbet. Included is a roundup of other recipes that use Meyer Lemon.
This tart has it all. A delicate pistachio crust is filled with a light, sweet, brown butter custard and topped with sliced oranges, brushed with a Grand Marnier glaze.
Steel cut oats normally take 40 minutes to cook; however there are ways to reduce the cooking time. Add some fruit and nuts while cooking for a delicious breakfast. This post include two different steel cut recipes to enjoy any day of the week.
For the perfect fall dish, roast up some butternut squash with tart crispy apples and fresh sage. Toss with grated Manchego cheese before serving.
This recipe takes the classic southern fruit cobbler, reduces the fat, the sugar and the quantity, but leaves the flavor alone. It’s moist, crispy, and delicious and made in single serving ramekins.
Rather than throw away the watermelon rind, turn it into little pieces of watermelon rind candy – crisp and sweet with a touch of spice. Very addicting!
This salad has all of the ingredients for a tasty meal! It has grilled peaches, figs and okra with your choice of grilled meat or leftover meat.
This recipe yields a simple cantaloupe and walnut salad topped with feta and a lime dressing. It takes less than 15 minutes to make and 5 minutes to eat!
My granddaddy taught me that people eat the heart of the watermelon and the pigs get the rest. So make sure to cut your melons so everyone gets a piece from the heart.
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