Salsas
In many parts of the world, the word salsa translates literally to sauce. But here in ‘merica, we think chunky, spicy, and uncooked, often with a nod to Mexican. I love to mix fruit in salsa to offset the savory heat with a touch of sweetness. And I love to expand the concept to other cuisines. Try this plum ginger salsa with an Asian marinated pork tenderloin, so colorful if you use assorted plum varieties. And this Island Ceviche with Tropical Fruit turns into a mango salsa, if you just hold the seafood. Or this Pineapple Mango Salsa is equally delicious with plum glazed shrimp or marinated pork tenderloin. For a cooked salsa, think chutney and try this one made with spiced cranberries, ginger and kumquats. It’s a perfect foil to roast turkey at Thanksgiving.
Asian Marinated Pork Tenderloin & Ginger Plum Salsa
So many plums, so little time. The countdown is on for the end of the stone fruit season, but right now you can find perhaps a dozen plum varieties at both your local farmers' market or supermarket. A recent stroll down the grocery aisle revealed Pluots of the red,...
Easy Lime & Ginger Rhubarb Chutney
Who are you ugly-looking, cardoon-like stalk hanging out in my farmers’ market? Why are you catching my eye now? Are you a fruit? A vegetable? What can I do with you? You look absolutely flavorless from here! Why why why would I want to take you home? Well,...
Spiced Cranberry Ginger Kumquat Chutney
Thanks to Frontier Co-op for Sponsoring This Post! Nothing screams holidays like cranberries, citrus and spice. Mulled wine, orange pomanders (that’s fancy talk for oranges poked full of cloves), and cranberry garlands. So imagine my delight when the good people...
Plum Glazed Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa
This ‘Taste of the Tropics’ works all year long. Throw the shrimp on the grill in the summer, or broil when it’s too cold outside, while dosing up on the Vitamin C from the zesty tropical fruit salsa. Plum Glazed Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa 1 1/2 cups Peanut Plum...
Island Ceviche with Tropical Fruit
Taste the Tropics. Lime-cured fish, spicy jalapeños and tropical fruit. It’s a fruity fresh twist on a traditional recipe. Ingredients 1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined 1/2 pound bay scallops, trimmed of muscle 1/2 pound salmon fillet, cut...
Meet Katy
Well, hello there! I’m Katy. And I’m all about Palate & Passion & Purpose. I’ve spent my whole life weaving together a passion for food, entertaining, and enjoying family & friends with a purpose for improving the lives of others. There’s no better way to live with purpose than to break bread with others. See how that all came full circle? And…I was lucky enough to make a career out of doing so!