Grilled Avocado Stuffed with Red Chile Braised Pork

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Now that Christmas has passed and the kids have all gone home, Baby Lady and I have the house back to ourselves. Life has returned to some semblance of normalcy. So, time for some Mexican food flavors. :D Continue reading

Garbanzo and Fava Bean Falafel

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Falafels!! Tasty fried veggie morsels, served in a pita (or a lettuce wrap for those carb conscious foodies). It can be served as an appetizer or as an entree. Continue reading

Baba Ghannouj

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If you can’t tell from the various posts, Baby Lady and I love eggplant. This is a wonderful preparation. It can be used as an appetizer, served as a side or as a salad. I have a dear friend who hates most veggies and almost every veggie when cooked. She even liked this dish. Continue reading

Baby’s Grouper Ceviche

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Given the temperate climate we have been having in Texas throughout the winter, we haven’t made a lot of soups, stews or hardy meals. Although the months have flown by, the seasons have more or less remained the same, except we are not being brutalized by searing heat. As such, we are still eating light, crisp meals we would typically eat in the Spring, Fall and Summer. Today was ceviche. Baby makes a pretty mean ceviche. Continue reading

Roasted Pepper, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Napoleon

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I love cheese. Baby Lady tells me I am just a large rat. There is something about fermented milk with a little rennet and whatnots that simply sets my soul free.

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Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Avocado with Tomato Ceviche Sauce

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Baby Lady says this is such a pretty dish. She’s right. It is. This is another one of the recipes from the Blue Tomato. If you like large appetizers, this fits the bill. Personally, we think of it as a perfect lunch. Baby Lady loves the tomato ceviche sauce that accompanies this dish. The flavors are in perfect balance. P-H-E-N-O-M-I-N-A-L!!! Continue reading