Pick up a box of your favorite shumai from the freezer section (or make your own – there’s great recipes in “Dumplings All Day Wong”. Any variety will do, veggie, shrimp, pork… Prepare them as directed, then chill. You can do this up to 2 days ahead, covering them air-tight to store in the fridge.…

*The key to pulling things together fast is advance prep.* A pound of any of the following: Peeled and deveined shrimp, 21-25 size at least Dry scallops, if very large cut in half-moons Chicken thigh meat, boneless, skinless, sliced thin Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, sliced thin Firm vegetables – eggplant, zucchini, onions, green beans, small…

4 Cara Cara oranges, preferably organic, washed and dried well (when you pick them up, they should feel heavy for their size -this indicates lots of juice) 2 fresh habaneros  1/2 cup pure maple syrup *Optional but recommended – a sprig or slice of something interesting…a slice of ginger, a sprig of fresh thyme or…

We call this a salad, but it’s multi-purpose. Terrific on a plain grilled chicken breast, really great mixed with tuna or salmon for a Yucatecan salade Nicoise, or a terrific addition to your salsa bar on game day! 2-4 fresh habanero chiles 1/2 small red onion, peeled, sliced as thin as possible 1 bunch radishes,…

Three New Ways to Use Mango at Home Peel & slice unripe mango and add it to your lunchbox (or get conversation started by adding it to your next veggie tray!). Try dipping it – chili powder, lime juice & salt; honey, hot sauce & toasted hemp seeds; soy sauce, lime juice & toasted sesame…

4 large yellow onions, peeled and sliced thin 2 Tbsp vegetable oil (you may use EVOO or butter, but it will solidify when cold) 1/3 block of achiote paste 1/3 cup apple cider. warmed   In a large, heavy-bottomed saute pan, wilt the onions over medium heat, covered, for 5-8 minutes. Mix achiote paste into…