Turn up the Heat!

This is a comfort food for me when it is rainy and cold outside. It's a healthier version of Gumbo, a Louisiana favorite!
I use shrimp and turkey sausage.
Chopped okra, celery, onions, red chili peppers or dried
Beef stock and water
Cayenne powder or any hot sauce you like
In a large pot fill with water, add okra, peppers and beef cubes and bring to a boil, let simmer and add raw sausage pieces and let simmer for another 30 min. Add shrimp last 5 minutes (will turn pink when ready to eat).
Add extra hot sauce if you like!

Get your Omega 3's here...

At least once a week I serve this to my kids, they get the omega 3's from the tuna and all the flavors of the pesto with garlic and olive oil and more parmesan -a real treat! For me it's sooo easy!!
3 tbsps Pesto
1 can of tuna
olive oil
parmesan
Just add to cooked pasta!

Jamaican Jerk ....the seasoning!

Jerk rubbed salmon...so spicy. I buy the seasning sauce in a pouch or jar from Grace's Food.

The rice is simple with onions, peppers and parsley. A nice combo!

Tropical Salad

A fresh and exciting addition to any bbq!
A mix of chopped cucumber, mango and avocado!
Add some olive oil, cilantro,salt and pepper, pepper jelly and you'll have a burstful of flavors!

Killer Cole slaw

This is the most flavorful cole-slaw I have ever made. The best dressing in the right balance of tangy and sweetness-you gotta try it!
1/2 head of napa or savoy cabbage shredded
1/2 red onion sliced
2 carrots shredded
1 Granny smith apple sliced
1 bunch mint
1/2 cup salted honey roasted peanuts
1/2 cup raisins
Dressing:
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp mayo
4 tbsp lemon juice or more if you want
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
This can be made 1 day ahead, the flavors are just awesome!

Bison Chili

Once a month I get a craving for meat. I really like Bison meat, it is much better than beef and has less fat than turkey and is full of protein!

I ground the meat and drain off any excess fat.

In a large pot add a little olive oil, 1/2 c onion,1/2 celery and minced garlic. I let cook a little then add 1 cup of tomato sauce and 2 cups of sliced zucchini. I also add hot sauce, herbamare and fresh parsley and basil.

Lemon almond pesto!

This is a pesto my sister Doriana made, she loves to follow recipes and makes everything so tasty!
This pesto is from Rachel Rae, I believe it is with:
Spinach
olive oil
lemon juice or fresh squeezed lemon juice
almonds
basil
parsley
garlic
parmesan cheese
It really is sooo yummy, the lemon adds a zing and the almonds add a subtle crunch...so fragrant and amazing on fish or pasta!!