Thai Watermelon Salad

August 7, 2019 By palatablepastime in Asian, Fruits, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Melon, No Cook, Nuts, Peanuts, Peppers or Chillies, Salads, Thai Tags: Asian, salad, savory watermelon, spicy, summer, Thai, thai watermelon, watermelon Leave a comment

Juicy watermelon goes fiery Thai in this savory summer salad tossed with peanuts, herbs and spicy fresh jalapeno peppers.

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Persian Blueberry Anar Salad with Cucumber #BlueberryWeek

July 19, 2019 By palatablepastime in Blueberries, Cheese, Cucumbers, Dairy, Fruits, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Middle Eastern, No Cook, Persian, Pomegranate, Salad Dressings, Salads Tags: berries, blueberries, blueberry, Blueberry Week, chevre, cucumbers, goat cheese, iranian, middle eastern, mint, persian, pomegranate, salad, salad dressing Leave a comment

Crisp and cool cucumber salad with fresh blueberries, pomegranate arils, goat cheese crumbles and a Persian style salad dressing.

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Jasmine and Spruce Tip Tea

June 14, 2019 By palatablepastime in Beverages, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Stovetop, Uncategorized, United States Tags: green tea, iced tea, Iced Tea Day, Jasmine tea, Spruce Tips, tea 1 Comment

Refreshing iced tea made with jasmine green tea and an infusion of organic spruce tips is the perfect summer quencher for a hot sunny day.

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Lemon Calendula Scones #BreadBakers

May 14, 2019 By palatablepastime in Biscuits and Scones, Breads, Breakfast & Brunch, British, European, Flowers, Fruits, Lemons, Oven Baked, Quick Breads, Scottish Tags: baking, bread bakers, breakfast, calendula, Flowers, herbal, lemon, scones, spring, tea time 2 Comments

Scones with the tart flavor of lemon and the citrusy herbal notes of calendula blossoms are delightful for your baking adventures.

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Vietnamese Soft Rolls with Crab #FantasticalFoodFight

March 20, 2019 By palatablepastime in Appetizers, Asian, Asparagus, Carrots, Crab, Fish and Seafood, Greens or Lettuces, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Rice Paper Wrappers, Shellfish, Stovetop, Surimi (Fake Crab), Vietnamese Tags: #Fantastical Food Fight, appetizers, Asian cuisine, asparagus, cold appetizers, crab, easy appetizers, hoisin dipping sauce, nuoc cham dipping sauce, seafood, soft rolls, summer rolls, Vietnamese rolls 4 Comments

Fresh Vietnamese summer rolls filled with asparagus, crab, pickled carrot and herbs pair well with nuoc cham and hoisin dipping sauce for a fresh and healthy appetizer.

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Masala Chai

January 25, 2019 By palatablepastime in Beverages, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Indian, Milk & Cream, Non-Alcoholic, Stovetop Tags: beverages, chai, hot drinks, Indian, masala, spice, tea, Winter Warm-Ups 7 Comments

Masala chai is fragrant black tea brewed with aromatic Indian spices, enriched with sweetened condensed milk, and delicious served warm or over ice.

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