I kept hearing about cold brew coffee and I wondered, what is this trend all about? For many years I’ve used a Toddy cold brew system. I’ve always thought it was a Louisiana thing (maybe because it is great with coffee with chicory), but I found out Toddy is a Colorado company today. Anyway, cold…
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Key lime pepper
Key lime pepper is a special seasoning at Casa Bouquet. I’ve shared with you how I use the juice of Key limes to make delicious tropical pie, and now let’s talk about using the peel. Similar to lemon pepper, Key lime pepper is delicious on popcorn, grilled corn on the cob, wild rice, green beans,…
Potato salad savory Russian style
Potato salad is a favorite side dish at Casa Bouquet, especially Russian style. This recipe works very well with purple or standard sweet potatoes if you are eating clean. You will need a cooking pot, knife, measuring cups or spoons, large bowl, and a whisk or fork. Instructions Scrub potatoes and dig out any eyes….
Easy fried rice at home Hawaiian-style local flavor
I love eating fried rice, especially in Hawaii where my favorite is local flavor fried rice. It uses some of the popular meats of Hawaii: Spam, Portuguese sausage, and kalua pork. I developed this recipe so we could make Chinese takeout style meals at home. Try this with sweet and sour chicken or general chicken….
Healthy sweet and sour chicken sauce fruit and veg
Sweet and sour chicken is an old style American takeout Chinese dish that is not difficult to make at home. I wanted to update my old recipe to make it healthier. The biggest change is taking out the fried crispy coating on the chicken. I went for crunch by using ground toasted almonds and baking…