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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UPCOMING MENU IDEAS

A Father’s Day BBQ Feast

I’ve pulled together a delicious, easy and complete Father’s Day BBQ menu that includes steak, seafood, potatoes, sides and dessert.

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Sliders, Sides & Sundaes: A 4th of July Party

I made the decision NOT to host a fourth of July barbecue this year and opted for a fun new approach in my backyard. I decided to host a Sliders, Sides & Sundaes Party.

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PASTA, PASTA, PASTA

Mozzarella and Cherry Tomato Rotini

Lamb Meatballs with Baked Feta Pasta

Tagliatelle With Shrimp, Capers, Lemon and Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes

Baked Stuffed Shells for Two

Lemon Tagliatelle With Spinach & Pine Nuts

Baked Pasta With Turkey Sausage

Vadouvan Stuffed Rigatoni

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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