A sweet and savory appetizer consisting of warm bite-size pieces of coconut crusted tofu and cold pineapple dipped in a sweet and spicy chile sauce.
Coconut Crusted Tofu and Pineapple Bites
Appetizers & Starters, Snacks 38 comments
Tag: gluten-free
Asparagus with Orange and Kalamata
Salads, Vegetable SidesAsparagus with orange and kalamata is a light and delightful dish that’s I love making in the early spring when there’s the overlap between good quality citrus and young shoots of fresh asparagus. Serve as a warm side or cold salad.
Sweet Pepper Stew (aka Peperonata)
Soups & Stews, Vegetable Sides, Vegetarian EntreesSweet Pepper Stew is a version of the Italian dish – Peperonata – that is normally made in the fall when there is an abundance of colored sweet peppers, sweet fresh tomatoes. and fresh basil. Best when made a day in advance.
Cara Cara Orange and Persimmon Salad
Fruit - Sweet & Savory, SaladsCara Cara oranges and Fuyu persimmon are joined together with a touch of sea salt and roasted peanuts to make a delightful simple salad. Different flavored sea salts can be used to best complement the meal and to provide a different finish each time.
Pumpkin Beer Cheese Soup
Red Chile, Soups & StewsA rich, super creamy, cheesy, spicy and utterly delicious soup made with pumpkin puree, beer, cheese and seasoned with chile powders. Serve as a starter or as a meal.
Green Chile Home Fries with Leeks and Carrots
Breakfast, Green Chile, Vegetarian EntreesA hearty breakfast or brunch of home fries cooked with leeks, carrots, and roasted green chile then topping with an egg (if desired)
Raspberry Mole Jam
Fruit - Sweet & Savory, Jams and Jellies, Red ChileHave you ever had black molé (aka Molé Negro)? It is a dark, rich, spicy sauce of Oaxaca, Mexico. My love of molé is what inspired this Raspberry Molé Jam. It is a blend of raspberries, dates, almonds cinnamon, red chile powder and a little cocoa. This recipe makes one jar and uses no pectin.
Herbaceous Baked Mushrooms
Vegetable SidesHerbaceous Mushrooms is a simple dish that celebrates the umami of mushrooms and complements it with the combined flavors of fresh herbs.
Bok Choy with Lemongrass and Pecans
Condiments & Spices, Vegetable SidesA simple sautè of Bok choy and pecans seasoned with lemongrass powder, galangal powder and a sweet ginger sea salt. It makes a wonderful side dish for a variety of meat entrees or serve it over rice for a vegetarian meal.
Green Chile and Lime Zest Relish
Condiments & Spices, Green ChileThis Green Chile and Lime Zest Relish is a simple relish made with fresh chilli (chile) peppers, lime zest and salt.
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