When life hands you Strawberries make Strawberry Pina Coladas Daiquiri. This beverage can be enjoyed with or without the alcohol and is super refreshing either way!
I just love this drink, it’s fresh, fruity and sure hits the sweet spot in a healthy way!
Whenever I have company over I will usually add some Bacardi to this beverage.
And on really hot days, I’ll also crush some ice cubes into it as well which makes it super amazing!
I encourage you to try both varieties to see what works best for you.
Wanting to try it with another fruit? Go right ahead, it’s also great with oranges, raspberries and peaches too!
How to Make Strawberry Pina Colada daiquiri
Start by pouring your strawberries, lime juice in a blender and mix until combine. (You can also add in ice cubes if you want more of a frozen drink)
Remove the mixture from the blender and place into a large glass.
Next add in your pineapple juice filling the cup up to 3/4 of the cup.
Lastly pour your Cream of Coconut over-top.
Stir and serve with with a straw. Enjoy!
Sipping this in the hot summer heat is so refreshing, I hope you give it a try.
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This Cherry Mojito recipe is one for those favorite summertime beverages of mine. It’s SUMMER and this is the time of year where me and my partner kind of live off refreshing cold fruit beverages.
We hardly ever put sugar or sweetener in our Mojitos.
That is because we use fruit and tonic water to make them.
Which sweetens it up perfectly, you can make this with or without the alcohol, totally up to you.
If the sugar from the fruit and soda is not enough for you, then feel free to add a flavored syrup of your liking or 2 tsp of sugar.
Also you can use club soda in replace of the tonic water, but it will be less sweet.
Now sit back and enjoy the tastes from Havana, Cuba, where the birthplace of the Mojito originated from.
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Here is a recipe for the Best Chicken Stir fry it goes great alongside a warm bowl of Jasmine rice and makes for healthy meal.
This quick and easy Chinese inspired takeout recipe can be enjoyed in less than 30 minutes.
The chicken and vegetables are coated in a sweet and savory honey sauce that your family is sure to enjoy!
Vegetables of all kinds go well in this stir fry, you feel free to experiment with what you have on hand.
Best Chicken Stir fry recipe
I like to use a frozen vegetable mixture on those days where I am pressed for time.
So for this recipe, I have used one of my favorite frozen “Asian vegetable mixes” which has broccoli, carrots, green beans, water crescents in it.
However you can use whatever vegetables you like. Fresh or frozen will work, just make sure that if your using frozen to defrost them prior to cooking.
If you end up giving this recipe a try, do let me know in the comments below.
Note: Feel free to squeeze a little bit more lime juice over the dish at the end.
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I love making this Jalapeno Peach Salsa it’s easy, versatile and takes no special effort at all. You can have it ready to serve in less than 10 minutes time.
Basically all you are going to need is some fresh peaches, fresh jalapenos along with a chopped onion, orange pepper, cilantro and salt to taste.
This recipe has recently become very popular on this blog. As it was featured over on onebitevegan.com some months back.
This salsa is on that list of my favorite homemade salsas and cannot be found in the stores.
So if you love salsa as much as me, then you are going to want to give this one a try!
WHAT DOES PEACH SALSA GO WITH
Not only does it go so well paired with your favorite nachos; it also goes well when paired alongside chicken and pork dishes.
So whenever I’m making this I will make a big enough batch, so that I can use it in a few different ways.
You will find an awesome recipe below that feature this salsa, which you’re sure to love!
A sweet and spicy salsa that you can’t go wrong with!
HOW TO MAKE PEACH SALSA
I like to add all my ingredients to a small food processor, which will chop it all together in a jiffy.
Just make sure it’s set to slow chop as your not wanting a puree.
However if you don’t have a food processor, then feel free to use a knife just make sure you are chopping it all up as small as possible.
I also like to double up this recipe as it saves great in the fridge for the very next day. In which I will make either some pork chops or grilled chicken and serve this salsa right alongside.
Both recipes are listed below, I hope you give one of them a try!
Note: You can omit the Jalapeno sauce which is found in bottled Jalapenos if desired.
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These Thick Boneless Pork Chop Recipe are pan fried on the stove-top and served with fresh Homemade Peach Jalapeno Salsa.
My Thick Boneless Pork Chop Recipe may look a bit fancy, but trust me it really takes no special technique to prepare at all.
If you like pork with a hint of sweet/spicy flavors then you can’t go wrong with this recipe here. These pork chops go great even without the peach salsa, but if you can get your hands on in season fresh peaches then go for it!
HOW TO PAN FRY PORK CHOPS?
The trick to cooking the best pan fried pork chops is to use ample butter, because you are going to be basting the pork chops in the butter while it cooks.
The second trick is to season the pork chops generously on both sides with salt and pepper prior to cooking. If you follow those two tips alone you are sure to prepare the best pork chops ever.
These chops can be done on the grill as well, they just won’t be as juicy. Also feel free to use pineapple in replace of peaches if desired.
WHAT TYPE OF PORK CHOP IS GOOD FOR FRYING?
Feel free to use bone in pork chops, pork loin or ribs. All work well for frying!
Go ahead and serve these pork chops with mash potatoes or a salad of your liking. They really go well with either option or just enjoy as is with lots of peach salsa.
I just love the way the rosemary and garlic butter flavors the pork, it melts in your mouth and to be honest I have yet to try something this good in the restaurants.
First you will want to prepare the salsa in advance and store it in the fridge for more than one hour.
This really helps the flavors to set into the peaches and makes for an excellent topping to these pork chops.
To prepare the pork you will want to sear chops in a non stick frying pan with a little butter, rosemary and seasonings.
Each side will take about 8 minutes to cook, while cooking baste with butter in the pan.
Meal Prep Inspiration: Make more pork chops and slice them once cooked and place over some creamed corn and add the peach salsa. Stores in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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This Vietnamese Salad Vermicelli is made with rice noodles and is the Ultimate Summer Dish that is always served with fresh veggies that are then topped with a grilled meat of your choice and has an authentic fish sauce / dressing for serving.
Never made a Vietnamese salad before? No problem! This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of creating a delicious, healthy salad in the comfort of your own kitchen. It also will show you how to make homemade Vietnamese Salad Dressing to go on top of this salad.
WHAT IS VIETNAMESE NOODLE SALAD CALLED
(Bun Bo Xao) in Vietnamese. Vietnamese Salad Vermicelli is a refreshing and healthy dish to serve on a hot summer day.
This flavorful and versatile recipe is packed with fresh herbs and veggies, protein, and a tangy dressing that will satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling refreshed.
Thai Vermicelli salad can also have the addition of grilled pork and shrimp as well. If you would like to create that, simple grill some shrimp or sliced pork and season with salt to serve.
WHAT IS VIETNAMESE SALAD
Vietnamese Noodle Salad is served with warm or cool noodles, fresh cold vegetables and cooked meats of your liking. Typically grilled pork, shrimp or beef. The noodles are always Vermicelli rice noodles that come with a light Thai inspired sauce.
It’s fresh, filling and just like they serve in Thai restaurants.
If you have been to this blog before you will know that I’m a fan of Thai food and eat it often.
I used to go out to enjoy this food at least every other week, but now make it more at home. Because it is easy to do and saves me a ton of cash at that too!
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Vietnamese Salad Vermicelli with Shrimp
HOW TO MAKE VERMICELLI SALAD
You will want to make two marinades, one for the chicken and one for the sauce that you will serve alongside these bowls.
Fresh lemongrass is very important here for the chicken marinade, it gives it that really intense lemon taste. So be sure to get your hands on a few stocks that you will simply chop and place into the marinade.
The longer you marinade the chicken the better. If your making it for dinner then simply marinate it in the morning or the night prior. Then basically the rest of the dish can be pulled together in less than 30 minutes. Easy peazy!
What makes these rice bowls so good is the fresh ingredients and the authentic Vietnamese Salad Dressing.
WHAT IS VIETNAMES SALAD DRESSING
It is a traditional dressing that is used on almost every type of Vietnamese salad dish and the recipe can be found below. It serves very well over cold salads, that are then topped with a marinated then grilled meat protein of your liking.
VIETNAMESE SALAD DRESSING
Also know as “Nuoc Mam” sauce which is a sweet, salty, sour and spicy dressing.
3clovesgarlic (minced)
1/2cupcold water
1lime(juiced)
2tbsprice vinegar or white vinegar
1/4cupfish sauce
3tbspsugar
1red chili(de-seeded and sliced, or substitute 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or Sriracha)
This makes enough for roughly 2 people.
Substitute for Nuoc Mam sauce?
Soya sauce mixed with some red hot chili pepper flakes
The first time I ordered this salad, I was not expecting much.
That was years ago, I remember the day to a tea. I was with my aunt and she took me to this whole in the wall restaurant that I was not expecting to become my favorite restaurant in town.
Fast forward 10 years later, you will find me going to the same restaurant ordering the same dishes.
So, whenever that Thai salad craving hits and I’m not heading out to a restaurant.
I will simply make this dish in the comfort of my own home.
Trust me it’s pretty darn easy too!
So follow along and soon you will be a master chef in making Vietnamese rice bowls at home just like me 🙂
WHAT IS IN A VERMICCILI SALAD
Carrots, cucumbers, fresh herbs such as cilantro, shredded iceberg lettuce and a meat protein of your liking.
Thai marinade and Vietnamese salad dressing
Feel free to add other veggies such as Beans sprouts, fresh herbs, jalapeno peppers.
Now doesn’t that sound healthy and fresh? This is one of the best salads if you ask me.
IS VIETNAMESE SALAD HEALTHY
Yes, it is packed full of fresh vegetables and herbs along with a lean protein such as shrimp
Keep in mind though the soya sauce and fish sauce has a high sodium content so you may want to use a lighter soya sauce or less dressing on your salad.
If you like a bit more heat to your vermicelli rice bowls.
Then go ahead and serve along with some “hot chili sauce” or if you prefer a sweeter dish try a “sweet chili sauce”.
LIKE THAI FOOD AS MUCH AS ME?
Then you will want to try my other Thai inspired recipes on this website!
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This Spicy Avocado Hummus has a little kick and that is from the Amazing Serrano Pepper. This recipe is a cross between they every day normal garlic hummus to Mexican guacamole!
Do you love Guacamole?
Then you are sure to want to try this recipe. It is allot like guacamole with a more creamy thick base.
That comes from the tahini sauce and chickpeas.
IS AVOCADO HUMMUS HEALTHY
Yes this recipe is packed full of protein, healthy fats and fiber.
So you can make this more than a snack if you want.
YOU are going to love how fresh it tastes.
WHAT TO EAT WITH AVOCADO HUMMUS
Tortilla chips
Pita Bread
Carrots
Broccoli
Peas
Cauliflower
You name it!
WILL AVOCADO HUMMUS TURN BROWN
Yes, unless you freeze it. You can expect the avocados to turn brown in less than a day!
CAN YOU FREEZE HUMMUS
Absolutely, I do it all the time. I will make a big batch and store some in the fridge for my family.
Which lasts us up to a week in an air tight container.
Then I will section some off for the freezer, for movie nights, game nights and snacks.
There is always hummus in our fridge or freezer.
HOW TO MAKE AVOCADO HUMMUS
Drain and rinse chickpeas, add to your blender or food processor with your avocado, olive oil, tahini, lime juice, cilantro and fresh garlic. Pulse for 1 minute or so until chickpeas and avocado are semi – smooth.
Next add in all your “dry spices” and pulse again until smooth this time, scraping down sides if needed and adding in more olive oil if you feel is needed.
Serve an hour or more after chilling in the fridge with your choice of tortilla chips ARRIBA!
Note: For best results chill it in an airtight container for up to 1 hour or more before serving. The longer it chills in the fridge the thicker it becomes and the flavors really set in. Also add the pit of one Avocado in the mixture helps to maintain its freshness.
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This Easy Green Thai Curry can be pulled together in less than 30 minutes!
WHAT DOES GREEN THAI CURRY TASTE LIKE
Green Thai Curry has hints of spice, tang and sweet flavors. It really is something special and this recipe has all the same tastes that you would find at your local Thai restaurants too!
You may have thought that making Thai curry at home would be complicated, but I am here to tell you it is not.
However I have found a healthy paste product that contains all those foreign ingredients that is out of this world amazing.
It will not only taste the exact same way as making it all from scratch, it will save you all the hassle of learning to do that and time.
What am I talking about? My favorite GREEN THAI CURRY PASTE! You can see that below!
Green Thai Curry is just a bit milder than Red Thai Curry, however both taste similar. There are plenty different ways to make Thai curry and that is because you can add just about any type of vegetable or meat protein to your dishes.
WHAT IS IN GREEN THAI CURRY
Thai Green Curry consists of some kind of protein, some kind of vegetable, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar and Coconut milk and Green Curry Paste.
Traditionally that paste is made in a mortar and is comprised of shallots, garlic, green chilies, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves among some other ingredients and spices.
This one here is made with Chicken breasts, Asparagus and Swiss Chard.
As you may know I love Thai food and make it a lot in our home. Actually I make it every week, because I crave it that much. With any of my Thai recipes, you will learn that you really only need a few ingredients in your fridge and pantry to make any of them easily.
And that is because, I have been making homemade Thai recipes for years. And have learned all the tricks to making it quickly and healthily for just about anyone who loves it.
Making homemade Thai curry at home is really easy once you have all the basic ingredients!
Once you picked your vegetable and protein you will simply want a quality coconut milk product (the less liquidity) the better and a pre-made green Thai curry paste along with some fish stock, sugar and salt.
WHAT’S IN GREEN THAI CURRY PASTE
Fresh Green Chilli
Lemongrass
Garlic
Shallots
Galangal
Cumin
Coriander seeds
HOW MUCH GREEN THAI CURRY PASTE TO USE
2 tbsp per 400 grams of Coconut Milk
The ONLY brand I will use!!
IS GREEN THAI CURRY GLUTEN FREE
YES!
IS GREEN THAI CURRY KETO
Yes
VEGETABLES THAT GO GREAT IN GREEN THAI CURRY
Kale
Spinach
Red, Green, Yellow or Orange peppers
Swiss chard
Asparagus
Mushrooms
PROTEINS THAT GO GREAT IN GREEN THAI CURRY
Shrimp
Chicken
Tofu
IS GREEN THAI CURRY HEALTHY
YES, Thai Curry is very healthy for you!
So what are you waiting for?
Skip the takeout tonight and make this quick and easy dish right in the comfort of your own home.
Something to be savored!
Some people like to use one can of coconut for their Thai curries. I will do that at times too, however for this recipe I used two cans of light coconut milk which helps to make this dish go father and serves more people.
One can typically serves two people for dinner, two can’s can serve three. Being I adore Thai food, I will eat it all to myself if I can.
Another reason I like to use light coconut milk is because it’s healthier and being that I eat this dish almost every other week. It works well for me!
However if your wanting a thicker sauce, you can use full fat coconut milk. Both work really good in this recipe and is something I do use at times.
Before you know it you will be a TOP CHEF in your kitchen, cooking Thai dishes like a Pro.
WHAT GOES WITH GREEN THAI CURRY
Jasmine Rice
Vermicelli Rice
If you love Thai food as much as me, then you will want to try my other thai dishes! All are AMAZING and really are some of the best ways to make Thai at home in a fraction of the time.
Note: Want more heat, simply add in more Thai Green Curry Paste.
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