Mango Jicama Sticks
Mango Jicama Sticks
Adapted from The Splendid Table’s How to Eat Weekends by Lynne Rossetto Kasper and Sally Swift
This is a refreshing appetizer, snack, or even side dish and great for picnics and BBQs. The jicama is a hearty, crunchy vegetable, so it holds up well in the dressing. The lime juice helps to keep it from turning brown. Making this dish a bit ahead of time allows the jicama and mango to absorb the flavoring.
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Pumpkin Coconut Soup with Ginger Chile
Pumpkin Coconut Soup with Ginger Chile
I developed this soup with items I had stashed in my freezer. It had an amazing rich and spicy flavor. The rich coconut pairs beautifully with the pumpkin and the ginger chili contrast well, offering a nice spicy kick.
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Chile Lime Popcorn
Chile Lime Popcorn
Chile-Lime Popcorn offers a tangy, spicy, salty treat for a unique twist on buttered popcorn. This flavor is similar to salt and vinegar, but with a touch of spice from the chile powder and the lime acts like the vinegar (since it’s an acid). Best of all, you can do this in the microwave.
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