Posts Tagged ‘pineapple’

Black Bean-Pineapple Guacamole
Hey! Who put black beans and pineapple in my guacamole? Oh, I did. And I’m so glad I did. You see, Black Bean-Pineapple Guacamole might sound crazy weird, and that’s true – but it’s also crazy delicious. It’s like the guacamole gods got together and tried to come up with very best guacamole they could possibly ever make, and bing-bang-boom, this guacamole recipe was born. Or, I just really like pineapple in my Mexican food (I’m st... Read More
Pineapple Flowers & Mimosas
Mother’s Day is approaching, and for once I have a plan! (Hurray for me!) I am so excited that my mom will actually be visiting for Mother’s Day this year. I’m planning a nice brunch, featuring Pineapple Mimosas and, for dessert, a cake with pretty dried pineapple flowers. (The other brunch offerings, at the time of this writing, are still filed under “Toss Up”, but hopefully sis has something up her sleeve ...) These delicious... Read More
Spicy Pineapple Margarita
The perfect cocktail trifecta, as far as I’m concerned, is a mix of salty, spicy and sweet. This Spicy Pineapple Margarita fulfills every aspect. And, because it’s January and I’m in healthy-pants mode, I’m pleased that the pineapple is so naturally sweet that no simple syrup is needed! The heat in this cocktail comes from fresh jalapeno pepper. The nice thing is that the heat level is fully customizable.  Want less heat?  Use f... Read More
Budget Tiki Party
When I was 11, I was fortunate enough to go to Hawaii with my family. The people were incredibly friendly and happy – wouldn’t you be if you were always greeted with a lei? The ocean views were magnificent, and a volcano just isn’t something you see every day.  When I was in the Aloha State, I was able to attend a real luau, and between the hula dancing and the tiki torches, I now feel totally qualified to give advice on throwing a tiki... Read More
Fruit: The Ultimate Party Cup
Sangria, mojitos,and daiquiris are the drinks that sing summertime to me. Instead of serving up these warm-weather cocktails in a boring old glass (so last year!), take a visit to your farmer’s market or grocery store for party cup inspiration. The directions for these edible cups are easy enough: Simply chop off the top of the fruit, score a circle with a paring knife and scoop out the flesh. Don’t worry about it being too perfect—just ma... Read More