Mango Chile Lime Popsicles (Paletas)

June 15, 2014 Amanda Plott

A couple of months ago I was out at Eeyore's birthday here in Austin.

Yes... we celebrate Eeyore's birthday here. It's quite a thing, actually.

Anyway! It was pretty warm out that day and there was a vendor selling some rather interesting sounding homemade organic local popsicles. One of the flavors on the list was a mango chile flavor.

Of course, that's the one that I ordered! Unfortunately, they were all sold out. Ergh!

Well, it sounded easy enough. I've made my share of popsicles in the past so I thought I'd try my hand at this mango chile one too!

Strawberry Caprese Salad

May 20, 2014 Amanda Plott

Sometimes, you just have to step outside the box for a moment to find something truly amazing.

I have always loved caprese salads, and I have also always loved the combination of strawberries and balsamic vinegar... So, why not put the two together? While the pairing might seem a little odd to some, I promise this is sure to surprise and de{light}!

There's just something about the mixture of sweet juicy strawberries and the twang of balsamic vinegar that goes so perfectly together. I guess you could say, it's sort of a play on the whole 'sweet and sour' thing...

Simple & Clean Summer Spaghetti

August 1, 2013 Amanda Plott

This is a super simple summer dish that's light, full of flavor, and comes together in all of 15 minutes! There is barely any cooking required. I promise!

Don't be scared. I realize that the tomatoes in this are not cooked. I think that's what keeps this dish so fresh and perfect for summer! Of course, the lemon and fresh basil don't hurt...

Grilled Caprese Chicken

April 30, 2013 Amanda Plott

It's getting hot.

I was wanting something light and refreshing this week, but still full of flavor. Enter the Caprese Salad. It's a simple salad that's generally comprised of sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, and balsamic vinegar. Easy enough...