Digital travel marketer by day, creator & cook by night. Exploring the world one bite at a time. Welcome to My Curated Tastes!

This Month’s Featured Recipes

Lime, Ginger and Blackberry Salmon Rice Bowl

Dinner

This salmon rice bowl is getting a punch of flavor from artisanal lime olive oil and ginger and blackberry flavored balsamic vinegar. The colors and flavors of the fruit and vegetables compliment the salmon for a winning dish.

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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Dessert

Using fonio whole grain, gluten-free flour in this recipe just brought out the nutty flavor of the peanut butter plus added a ton of “good for you” nutrients. So delicious with a glass of milk!

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MOTHER’S DAY MENU IDEAS

MOTHER’S DAY FINGER FOOD BRUNCH

Putting out beautiful trays of simple, elegant finger foods and serving them with several fruit and vegetable frescas, is a great way to entertain the moms in your life. Pinwheel sandwiches and Mascarpone crackers are a fun way to entertain. Add my mini fruit parfaits for the perfect finish.

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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH FOR TWO

Create something special for just you and mom. Start with a cocktail – Chambord Kir Royale and a tasty chicken salad on a flaky croissant. Finish with mini cheesecake tarts with fresh fruit.
Add some flowers, pretty china and linen and you have the makings of a delicious girls only brunch.

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SPRING SALADS

Smashed Cucumber and Raspberry Salad

Apricot Chicken Salad with Dill

Greek Lettuce Cups

Kitchen Sink Salad

Easy Citrus Salad with Pistachios

Exotic Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

Red Fruit Salad

Kitchen Tool Of The Month

Grate Plate

What a fabulous idea! Designed and developed by a mother-daughter team out of Oregon, this is the best thing I’ve seen in a long time. Grate garlic, ginger and spices, and anything else you can think of.

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