I still have vivid memories of eating a fruit tart for the firsts time. My mom and I had traveled to the larger city near us for a soccer tournament, and we went out to eat at La Madeline with a few friends from the team. Because we were with other people, I was allowed…
Tag: green
Gremolata
Gremolata is an Italian condiment. It is sometimes called a green sauce, but is really more solid than that. If you have ever sprinkled parsley on the a dish at the end for a pop of color and flavor, gremolata is kind of like that, except with way more flavor. In my house we use…
Chimichurri Green Sauce
I still remember the first time I had this sauce. My husband and I had just moved to Houston from New Orleans. We didn’t know many people yet, and my husband’s friend’s mom invited us all over for dinner. She made an entire beef tenderloin! I had never seen one before and didn’t know what…
Mojo Verde
This is a vibrant green sauce that I love serving with tostones. The vinegar and lime juice make it like a brighter version of a chimichurri. Mojo Verde Ingredients 1 limes 2 cloves garlic 1/2 bunch cilantro 1 jalapeno 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 tsp salt…
Split Pea Soup
The first time I made split pea soup, I was still in college and actually thought I was using green lentils to make lentil soup. When it came out tasting like peas, I realized my mistake. 12 years later, here I am still making split pea soup, but this version is much better than my…
Steamed Artichoke with Fresh Lemon Dip
Sometimes we walk through the produce section and I let my kids pick out one fruit or vegetable that looks interesting to them. This week, they grabbed an artichoke! Somehow, I have never cooked a whole artichoke before, so I was excited for this new challenge. It turned out way easier than I expected, and…
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