Food ‘n Flix Round-Up: Moonstruck

 

Welcome to June’s round-up for Food ‘n Flix. Every month one of the members picks a film for the elite membership to watch. We watch, become inspired, and create some down right darn delicious food. The best part about Food ‘n Flix is anyone can play along.

I hosted this month and chose . . . → Read More: Food ‘n Flix Round-Up: Moonstruck

Moroccan Raw Carrot and Beet Salad with Golden Raisins

Growing up I disliked beets and raisins.

Why?

I think it is interesting to trace our food phobias—trace them back to that horrific childhood memory where one first tasted the foul ingredient. Notice I said “disliked,” not hated, because I really can’t think of a food that I absolutely hate. So my dislike . . . → Read More: Moroccan Raw Carrot and Beet Salad with Golden Raisins

The 12-Mile Dinner

Our truly locavore meal featured a Blueberry-Mint Lemonade, Sautéed Padron Peppers, a Spring Pasta with a Butter-Wine Sauce, and Fresh Blueberry Crumble. You are getting four recipes today for the price of one! . . . → Read More: The 12-Mile Dinner

That’s Amore!

Here is my take on a Sicilian Pizza as inspired by Moonstruck, our Food ‘n Flix feature for June. . . . → Read More: That’s Amore!

Dandelion Jelly

For this month’s Secret Recipe Club post, I went foraging for dandelions in our own yard. Don’t be put off by this—Dandelion Jelly is worth the picking. It is delicious! . . . → Read More: Dandelion Jelly

Vanilla Cherry Pie with Almond Crumb Topping

A little booze-infused pie for your next cookout. . . . → Read More: Vanilla Cherry Pie with Almond Crumb Topping

Coconut Mango and Mint Margaritas

Summertime and the livin’ is easy.

Amen, brother!

It is time for patio sitting and sipping.

Especially on a rainy day.

 

Coconut Mango and Mint Margaritas

2 c. frozen mango cubes 1 c. coconut water with pulp 2-3 oz. blanco tequila 4 large mint leaves 1 oz. lime juice

Place all ingredients in . . . → Read More: Coconut Mango and Mint Margaritas

Homemade Whole-Grain Dijon Mustard

It can’t be Champagne unless the bubbly is bottled in that French region.

Sweet onions can’t be called Vidalias unless they are from that specific area in Georgia.

True New Mexico green chiles can’t be called that unless they are grown in Hatch, NM.

So, Dijon mustard must be the same—it can’t be true Dijon . . . → Read More: Homemade Whole-Grain Dijon Mustard

Granola Cinnamon Rolls

The dough is vegan but I can’t find a substitute for the butter in the filling. Gotta have that buttah! . . . → Read More: Granola Cinnamon Rolls

Food ‘n Flix Announcement: Moonstruck

Join me this month for Food ‘n Flix. The feature for June is Moonstruck. Italian food, anyone? . . . → Read More: Food ‘n Flix Announcement: Moonstruck