Maybe it was the Marley documentary, or the new Jamaican restaurant in town, or a few rainy days, but something has me dreaming of the Caribbean lately.
Posts Tagged avocado
Avocado Gazpacho
Yesterday we had our first “cold front.” As I drove past our local coffee shop, I saw a woman holding a to-go cup with both hands and a sweater tied around her neck.
Flounder with Corn & Avocado
Flounder is the most delicate fish we eat. It requires special preparation, but that’s not to say it’s complicated or time-consuming. On the contrary, it can be the quickest, easiest fish dinner you’ll ever make.
Barbecue-Seared Blackfin Tuna
There are a few things I love about Florida summer: tourist season is over, we’ve got fish, and mango season is in full-swing!
Sesame Grilled Tuna Loin with Wasabi Cream
Blackfin tuna (Thunnus atlanticus) weigh a maximum of 45 pounds, but are usually caught in the 20-pound range. They grow quickly and reproduce early. Compared to other tuna species they’re diminutive: yellowfin can weigh 150 pounds and bluefin sometimes exceed 900 pounds. There is much less commercial interest in blackfin than other species, but they’re… Read More
Avocado Dressing
A tree filled with avocados is a wonderful thing. Is there such a thing as too many avocados?
Avocado & Tofu
I first came across the combination of avocado and silken tofu in Fuchsia Dunlop’s book Every Grain of Rice. Honestly, I didn’t think the combination of two mild, smooth ingredients was that interesting. I only made it because it seemed like a good way to use up two ingredients I had plenty of: avocados, and… Read More
Avocado, Grapefruit and Fennel Salad
This is my favorite Florida winter salad. The shaved fennel is a nice change from salad greens.