Makes 8 servings A chimichanga is essentially a fried burrito, so this recipe starts with a homemade tortilla dough. Don’t be intimidated (also don’t be afraid to substitute prepared burrito-sized tortillas)! The dough comes together easily for a tender, crisp exterior. The filling is made up of chayote, a tender […]
Makes about 24 cookies Ingredients 10 tablespoons butter 2 1/2 cups almond flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 egg whites 3 tablespoons honey 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple Directions In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and cook until it has a […]
Makes 8 servings Ingredients 2/3 cup orange blossom water 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/4 cups cantaloupe, diced 2 cups pineapple, diced 1 1/4 cups red grapes, seeded 1 1/2 cups strawberries, quartered 1 cup blueberries 4 kiwi, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup mint, chiffonade (thinly sliced) Directions To make the […]
Makes 6 Servings Ingredients 1 pineapple 1 1/2 tsp green peppercorns, minced 1/4 cup honey 1 1/2 cups orange juice 1/2 cup light tequila 1 pint vanilla ice cream Directions Preheat the grill to high for 15 minutes. Remove the top and bottom from the pineapple. Slice off the skin […]
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 […]
Makes 2 cups Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 limes, juiced Kosher salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 2 jicama, peeled and cut into small dice 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into small dice 2 cups minced red onion 2 red bell […]
Makes 4 servings Lettuce wraps are a fun and easy meal to feed a crowd. Serve assembled wraps on platters, like we did here, or put out platters of lettuce leaves, cooked shrimp, and garnishes and let folks assemble their own. Make the sauce a few days ahead for minimal […]
Makes 4 servings These are a super-simple vegan dinner that is both flavorful and super filling. We used black beans and sweet potato to fill our corn tortillas, but you can substitute butternut squash and chickpeas, if that’s what you have on hand. You can make the pineapple-avocado cream a […]