Lemon Basil Herb Paste

you’ll never buy store-bought again. Promise.

My neighbour has a lemon basil plant. The butterflies love it, and so do I.

Mofongo (fried plantain balls)

Ireland has potatoes, the Caribbean has plantains

This Irish gal has come to like plantain, sometimes (shussssh) even more than potato.

Carrot Crab Hash with Ginger & Cilantro (guest post)

looks beautiful, tastes beautiful

You may remember Louise from PaleoMagazine.com. She shared her Tasty Apple Tartlets recipe here before Christmas and now she’s back with this delicious hash. Both it and the tartlets are taken from her new book – The Essential Paleo Cookbook – which I’ll be reviewing in the near future.

Asian Turkey Burgers

served with plantain fries!

Canadian Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I’m on the hunt for a pastured, organic turkey.

Roast Asparagus with Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette

one way to liven up a pretty dull veg

We’re still missing Dog terribly (I’m sorry, I’ll stop going on about it soon. Until then, feel free to scroll to the recipe and avoid all this grief-stricken word vomit)

Cilantro & Garlic Tandoori Drumsticks

save the bones for stock!

While Wing Wednesday has become a bit of a tradition in our house, I am trying to sneak in different parts of the bird (not least because there’s a mound of assorted chicken parts in the freezer that we’ve barely put a dent in).

Mango Mint Salsa

I de-seeded the jalapeno. Leave them in for a bit more bite

I served this with fish, but I imagine it’d be good in any salsa type situation.

Pecan, Lemon & Cilantro Crusted Lamb

hubs likes his lamb pink, I like mine burnt to a crisp. It’s a cook’s nightmare

I’m going in for a short hospital stay soon (pray for me! Medical procedures give me the heebie jeebies!) and am feverishly trying to prepare lots of good nourishing food so I don’t have to lift a finger on the other side of my op.

Ginger & Cilantro Meatballs

we had them with carrot fries – delish

Anyone seen the film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs?

Lime & Cilantro Slaw

if the most colourful food is the most healthy then this will cure what ails you

Considering I’m a food blogger, there’s a surprising lack of gadgetry in my kitchen.