Appetizers

Vegetable Kebabs Vegetable kabobs are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a variety of vegetables, either as a main dish or a side dish. The basic idea is to skewer chopped or sliced vegetables and cook them over a grill or in the oven. These healthy grilled Vegetable Kebabs are the best way to […]

Puerto Rican Piononos Pionono (Stuffed Fried Plantain) — savory plantain rolls stuffed with a tasty beef filling. An out-of-this-world Puerto Rican snack that’ll remind you of sunshine and the blue sea. Truly a delectably sweet plantain and savory beef combo rolled into one! Ingredients 3 ripe plantains 4 eggs lightly beaten 2 tablespoons olive oil

The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad La Scala is a restaurant set in Beverly Hills, California, that is famous for their chopped salad. It is packed with savory ingredients like marinated garbanzo beans, cheese, and salami and topped with a vinaigrette recipe that dates back to the 50’s. INGREDIENTS Salad: 1 head iceberg lettuce rinsed

Ceviche Ceviche is a popular dish in many Latin American countries, particularly in Peru. It is typically made with raw fish that is marinated in citrus juices, such as lime or lemon juice, which “cooks” the fish by denaturing its proteins. Other ingredients may include onion, cilantro, chili peppers, salt, and sometimes additional seasonings like

Baked Eggplant These Mediterranean-inspired baked eggplant melts are easy to prepare and can be served as a side dish or a vegetarian main. Think of this recipe as a deconstructed, healthier version of eggplant Parmesan. Ingredients Olive oil 2 eggplants, halved length ways (4 slices per eggplant) 10 cherry tomatoes 1 can tomato sauce 1

Smashed Potatoes If you have yet to experience the joys of crispy smashed potatoes, these are going to change your potato game forever. These taste like buttery french fries, but they look completely different. They’re fluffy on the inside and ultra crispy on the outside! Ingredients 1.4 lb small potatoes (12 – 14) 1 tbsp salt (for boiling) 2

King Oscar Wild Caught Sardines Over Lemon Sardines “Sardine” and “pilchard” are common names for various small, oily forage fish in the herring family. The term “sardine” was first used in English during the early 15th century, it comes from the Italian island of Sardinia, around which sardines were once abundant. INGREDIENTS 3.75 .oz King

Mussels with Tomato-and-Garlic Broth Mussels have three things going for them: They’re inexpensive, quick to cook, and delicious. Using clean farmed mussels negates their one big drawback—the tedious chore of scrubbing and debearding. Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 onion, chopped fine 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 cups drained canned

Yucca Root Yucca root, also known as cassava root, is a staple crop that supports hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Yucca root looks like a cross between a potato and sweet potato in many ways, as a long, dark brown tuber. Ingredients   2 pounds yucca, peeled and sliced lengthwise   ½ teaspoon salt   ¼ cup olive

Eggplant Rolls Eggplant rolls with mozzarella and prosciutto are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course.  Ingredients  12 slices of eggplant 4 tbs olive oil (divided) Sea salt, pepper, Tone’s rosemary, garlic seasoning 12 slices prosciutto 12 mozzarella slices into 1/4″ square logs 1/3 cup panko (or almond flour) 1/3 cup pecorino cheese, grated