It’s a scorcher out there! And when the weather is extra warm, our favorite dinners can start to seem awfully…hot (looking at you, spaghetti). To beat the heat, we’re rounded up some of our favorite recipes to enjoy under a strong fan. There may be some quick cooking involved, but […]
Avocado-Mango Guacamole
Makes 2 cups All the ingredients except for the avocado can be layered in the bowl 1 day in advance. The avocado can be added 4 hours in advance. Immediately store wrapped in the refrigerator with plastic pressed onto the surface area, completely sealing it, to prevent oxidation. Ingredients 6 […]
Black Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk and Dried Mango
Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 3 cups water 1 cup black rice 1/2 cup palm sugar or brown sugar 1/2 stalk lemongrass, very finely minced 1 1/2 cups coconut milk Juice of 1 lime Kosher salt, to taste 1/3 cup small-dice dried mangos 2 tablespoons cup unsweetened, finely shredded […]
Grilled Quail With Mango and Arugula
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 6 quail, halved through the breastbone 1/4 cup olive oil Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon peeled and grated ginger 4 tarragon sprigs 2 mangoes, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced, scraps diced and reserved 2 shallots, […]
Hawaiian-Style Shave Ice
Makes 4 servings There are machines you can buy to make shave ice, but if you don’t have one, you can use your food processor! Make the ice at the last minute to keep it nice and fluffy. For a party, make several varieties of syrup so guests can mix […]
How to Jazz Up Homemade (or Not!) Yogurt
For a long time in the U.S., yogurt was treated as a diet food. Something we ate because we should, not necessarily because we wanted to. Tangy, astringent, and sometimes soupy, a bowl of plain yogurt is not, for many of us, particularly crave-worthy. In recipes, it was often relegated […]
Kale Chopped Salad with Tofu and Coconut-Peanut Dressing
Makes 4 servings Kale is hearty and makes for a nice base for substantial salad ingredients. Be sure to give it a nice massage before serving, which will make it much less tough and “grassy”-tasting. We’ve topped this salad with lightly seasoned tofu, but you can substitute grilled shrimp, chicken, […]
Lumpy Cajun Crab Cake Sliders
These sliders are a top pick for entertaining, since the components can all be prepared ahead for quick assembly before serving. The crab cakes make an elegant hors d’oeuvre on their own, with a dollop of rémoulade on top. Ingredients Crab Cakes 1/2 cup mayonnaise 5 eggs, divided use 2 […]
Mango and Tuna Ceviche
Makes about 8 servings Ingredients 8 oz tuna, diced 5 tablespoons lime juice, divided use, plus more as needed Kosher salt, as needed 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced 1/2 cup seeded and diced cucumber 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, rinsed in cold water 1 to 2 teaspoons minced […]
Mango Coleslaw
Makes 8 servings Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon water 9 cups shredded red cabbage (from 1 head cabbage) 1 mango, diced 1 or 2 jalapeños, seeded, chopped 1 shallot, minced […]
Mango Green Tea Smoothie
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups) 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 cup brewed green tea 1 cup ice cubes 1/4 cup chia seeds, soaked in water for at least an hour, up to overnight Matcha powder, for garnish (optional) Activated […]
Peach Mango Green Smoothie
Makes 2 servings This is a super simple, super delicious, superfood smoothie! Customize your smoothie however you like, adding different fruits and veggies, or other ingredients like seeds, nuts, or yogurt. Ingredients 1/2 cup sliced peaches, fresh or frozen 1/2 cup chopped mango, fresh or frozen 1/2 cup baby spinach […]