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Two-Ingredient Pie Dough
Two-Ingredient Pie Dough

breakfast, brunch, Desserts

Two-Ingredient Pie Dough

Nothing says summer’s here quite like a homemade fruit pie. Tangy blackberries, tart cherries, and luscious peaches are all in season and make incredibly easy fillings. It’s always a good idea to have some dough tucked away for a quick fruit pie. It’s a wonderful addition to a brunch or impromptu get-together. Drop it on the table and watch it get gobbled up. #Trust. If you’re intimidated by making your own dough, don’t be. It’s not as tricky a process as some would have you believe. My recipe calls for just two ingredients and a touch of water. The key step is to make sure all the ingredients are [...]

2021-07-04T19:03:20+00:00By IslandGirl|breakfast, brunch, Desserts|0 Comments

Easy Recipe: Peach Galette
Easy Recipe: Peach Galette

breakfast, brunch, Desserts, Fruits & Veggies

Easy Recipe: Peach Galette

Peach season is in full swing, my friends! This easy-to-make peach galette is my favorite way to showcase this succulent summer fruit. A galette is a rustic, free-form pie baked on a sheet pan, not in a pie pan. You can use store-bought pie dough, puff pastry, or use my simple two-ingredient pie dough recipe to get this luscious dessert on the table in under an hour. The most important step is to make sure you taste your peaches before you add them to the dough. Not all peaches are overflowing with flavor. If they're lacking in the taste department, add a touch of honey, a few drops of [...]

2021-07-04T19:09:44+00:00By IslandGirl|breakfast, brunch, Desserts, Fruits & Veggies|2 Comments

Easy Mango Salsa
Easy Mango Salsa

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Easy Mango Salsa

This mild salsa has a fruity punch, and with just five ingredients, it's a perfect recipe for an easy, breezy Cinco De Mayo celebration. You can add heat by incorporating minced jalapeno to taste. This recipe makes about 3 cups of salsa. A couple of handy tips: You don’t have to choose organic mangoes or onions as they don’t usually contain high levels of pesticide residue, especially since you remove the peel before eating them. Choose organic when it comes to cilantro, bell peppers, jalapenos, and limes as they all test high for pesticide residue. You can reduce the sharp bite of the diced red onion by soaking it [...]

2021-05-03T18:30:18+00:00By IslandGirl|#IslandFlavor, Appetizers, Fruits & Veggies, Sauces, Uncategorized|0 Comments

PRESSURE COOKER RICE PUDDING (ARROZ CON DULCE)
PRESSURE COOKER RICE PUDDING (ARROZ CON DULCE)

#IslandFlavor, Desserts, Pressure Cooker, Recipes

PRESSURE COOKER RICE PUDDING (ARROZ CON DULCE)

My digital pressure cooker is one of my most used kitchen tools. I’m a busy mom and the ability to make a one-pot meal in half the time is something I can’t pass up. So much so that I wrote a cookbook of my favorite Caribbean recipes made easy with Quick Pot, one of my favorite brands of digital pressure cookers. […]

2021-03-14T17:09:44+00:00By IslandGirl|#IslandFlavor, Desserts, Pressure Cooker, Recipes|5 Comments

GUAVA BBQ WINGS
GUAVA BBQ WINGS

#IslandFlavor, Appetizers, Dinner, Proteins, Recipes

GUAVA BBQ WINGS

This recipe was featured in Men's Journal as one of the best wing recipes to make for the Super Bowl! If you're looking for something sweet and spicy and a little left of center when it comes to traditional wings, this is it! Baking wings is healthier and easier than deep frying, and with the addition of the baking powder and rice flour, you won't sacrifice crispness. If you can't source guava paste, substitute with quince paste or fig paste. Serve with Dark and Stormies, Ginger Beer, or Red Stripe. Buen Provecho!