Category Archives: Side Dishes

Eggplant — the Cruiser’s Friend

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Heather

One of the vegetables that you can find in some form in most parts of the world is eggplant.  I didn’t cook much with eggplant until we started cruising, but now it’s one of my “go to” veggies aboard because … Continue reading →

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“Season to Taste” — What exactly does that mean?

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Heather

In many recipes you’ll see the words, “season to taste”.  Most cooks just throw in a little salt and pepper and hope for the best, but there are some useful techniques to produce better tasting food.  With the recipe below, … Continue reading →

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Hot Weather Cooking — Beat the Heat Aboard

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Heather

Cooking while cruising in hot climates can be daunting. Cruisers in places like Central America or the Sea of Cortez in the summer tend to eat out, or make meals aboard of cold food or easily prepared snacks. Sometimes, though, … Continue reading →

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“Oven-Crashed” Potatoes

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Heather

When provisioning the boat, it’s important to be flexible enough to take advantage of unexpected finds.  On a recent trip across Tenacatita Bay to La Manzanilla, Mexico we found tiny new potatoes and decided to make Chris’ favorite “oven-crashed” potatoes. … Continue reading →

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Festive Jicama Salad for the Holidays

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Heather

This is a great salad for your holiday table – as healthy and easy as it is beautiful and delicious!  The recipe was adapted from one of my favorite cookbooks, “The Well-Filled Tortilla.”  Don’t obsess about the pomegranate; I include … Continue reading →

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