A Quick Share From The Cabinet.... Cowboy Caviar! YEEEEHAW!

COWBOY CAVIAR

Just a quick treat to share.... this was one of my Featured 5 and I've made it several times now.  SAVE THIS RECIPE.  It's a keeper.... nice combo of tacky & fresh :)

Thanks to Wine & Dine With Us for this awesomeness....








COWBOY CAVIAR

WHAT YOU NEED:
1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can of corn, drained... I used the sweet yellow & white combo
1/2 can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 red onion, diced finely
2 avocados, firm but ripe... chopped
1 can diced green chilis
1 pkg Good Season’s ZESTY Italian Dressing [dry mix]
1/4 cup of olive oil
1/8 cup of vinegar [I used champagne vinegar]

WHAT YOU DO:
Mix all ingredients together, I did them in order listed and combined each as I added....I did not mix the dressing separate, just sprinkled and poured and mixed well again.

I've served with homemade tostadas or Frito Scoops..... YUM!

Pic me a WINNER! {Featured 5}

Feedback says: I need to keep picking my pics!  And since this really is my favorite post I need to make time to do it!  I hope you like my "pics" this week.... I L*O*V*E them!


HAPPY FRIDAY & HAPPY FEATURED 5! 


START WITH YOU.
I'm not sure if everyone
 is familiar with the Shine Project. 
 It's a cause/blog/mission
worth checking out for sure,
but this was a great little post,
 particularly as school starts.
I'm sharing it with my daughters
 [& my Prince too] 
Great message Ashley <3



Simple Romaine Salad with
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing,
Spicy Brown Sugar Bacon, and Feta
from MANGIA. 
It's the bacon that got me.  OMG



Shrimp Tacos with Mango Slaw....
you had me at Shrimp.
Check it out at 4 the love of feasting!



I am INTRIGUED.  and therefore I must try....
Smoky Strawberry and Corn Salsa
Thanks Jenn at Home Skillet
for dreaming that crazy yummy combo up!

I know, Risotto..... it's a problem. 
But WTH Wilde in the Kitchen....
Gorgonzola and Leek Risotto? 
I'm knocking people over
to get to the store to get
what I need to make this!




One for good luck? You know it!

A Rum challenge and no one invited moi???
Sigh.  I'll forgive in time.
Mixed Berry Cooler [spiked] YUM! RUM!
Thanks Savoir Faire

**ALL PHOTO CREDITS TO THE POST REFERENCED,

HUGE Thank you to all for letting me repost****

 

HOUSEKEEPING:

And as our month FLIES by.... don't forget there's some awesome Pamper Chef Measuring Cups up for grabs.... CLICK HERE TO ENTER..... lots of ways to enter!

T.G.I.F.F. {Thank God It's Featured Five}

Another fabulous week in my blogoverse...
I truly wish I could just cook ALL day....
my "gotta try this" folder is bursting at the seams!


But I narrowed it down to my Fav 5
Just. For. You.


Don't you just love summer and all the fresh, crisp recipes that come with it...

Did you see this one?
  Anita at the Hungry Couple was starting the season right with Cucumbers with Tahini & Crumbled Feta.... 
so simple, so summer!

Curly Girl Kitchen cooking up Potato Salad
 with Olive Oil, Bacon & Shallots!

Dear Heather:

I'm so sorry to hear the news about Jamie.

David has the same affliction.

You'll learn to live with it.

We've made it 18 years.

I eat my potato salad alone if needed.

I'm here if you need to talk.

Love,

Heidi

Does it get more summer than watermelon?

 Amy at Oh Bite it posted her candied watermelon rind recipe... her recycling project as she called it.  I cannot wait to try.  Already enjoyed the MINT SUGAR on my Mojitos!

XXOO Many times over to Amy

p.s. ironically, 

Dylan's recycling project also involved watermelon...

a tin can and a watermelon seed from a snack.

Look at it now! 

 

My oh my

the fresh food was abundant this week.... Donna at Cookistry served up some Fresh Corn Salsa.  But wait... there's more, she even shows a couple serving suggestions.  YUM.

So, we're all friends here, 

let's be honest.... 

you are all waiting for the cocktail...

 because what is summer without refreshment.

  Marina over at the Yummy Mummy Kitchen 

was spot on with her Sangria... 

be sure to check it out!

So, My Shut. The. Front. Door.  post, 

I mean ONE FOR GOOD LUCK 

is going to ValSoCal for her Cannoli Dip.  

I mean really Val, you are KILLING ME.

I think the berries make it a health food, 

what do you think?

***ALL PHOTO CREDITS TO THE POST REFERENCED,

HUGE Thank you to all for letting me repost****

HOUSEKEEPING:

Nothing really.... JUST My & the Purple Dragonfly Boutique's AWESOME GIVEAWAY!!!!

Sometimes You NEED a cheat.... {Magical Pomi Salsa}

POMI SALSA

 No time?
This Salsa is THE best cheat ever....
less than 10 minutes prep and then IF you have time refrigerate to let it marry....
if not, seriously I would eat these ingredients out out the Pomi box.

WHAT YOU NEED:
1 box Pomi chopped
1/2 red onion chopped finely
3 tbsp fresh cilantro {chopped}
1 TBSP minced garlic
1 TBSP lime juice
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
2 TBSP canned diced green chilis

WHAT YOU DO:
Do the hokey pokey and mix it all around....

OLE!

T.G.I.F. {Young Grasshopper's Featured 5}

This week sucked.

There, I said it.
Really it just sucked the life out of me.
Not actually sucked.
you know,

I worked way too hard.

Blogged way too little.

Sigh.

But good outcomes.

And I did manage to check out a few blog posts.

so, I am able to get back on track AND still do my

FEATURED FIVE!

We have a Feature hog alert.... 

 Gerry over at Foodness Gracious....

I stalk him and his sweets and he killed it this week. 

This is my Father's Day menu.....

shhhhhh don't tell David!

Biscoff Corn Dogs

[oh just Shut. The. Front. Door. Gerry!]

and.... wait for it...

 Coconut Tres Leches Cake [I'm telling you David will propose all over again].

Strawberry Orange Creamsicles on a Chilly Rainy Day.... great post and a recipe I personally will be making this weekend in Sunny Florida!  Thanks Curly Girl :)

Apparently I missed the memo that it was a creamsicle week.... but I'm glad these girls had it covered!  Jen over at Three Little Piglets posted an awesome Orange Creamsicle Cupcake that you shouldn't miss.... fun little giveaway that you can get in on too if you hurry!

A blog hop that I only wish I could have gotten my crap together to be a part of..... Katherine Martenelli featured a Black Bean & Corn Salsa that I am DYING to try.... check it out :)

 And last but in NO WAY least.... my one for good luck!

how could I not include The Smitten Kitchen's Bacon, Egg & Leek Risotto???

Really?

how did I not think of that?!?

I'll be trying this REAL soon!

****ALL PHOTO CREDITS TO THE POST REFERENCED,

HUGE Thank you to all for letting me repost****

And as usual.... I've got some love to share! AND a reminder everyone that May's GIVEAWAY is under way.... a Sea Salt collection & POSSIBLY a grilling rub collection too {quite a few entries so far.... we may get there!}

Finally, Thank you SOOOO much to Jen at Love Food Cook Food for awarding me my second Kreative Blogger & Sunshine Awards.... thank you so much! 

And Jacqueline at Blether for the HUGE sweet shout by featuring Young Grasshopper on her Friday Foodie last week!  XXOO

I adore berries! {Raspberry Tilapia with Raspberry Salsa}

I love this time of year and all the fresh berries!  And I think Berry Salsa & Fish are made for each other..... and this recipe is a great weeknight meal, less than 40 minutes from start to table....

Fresh, Seasonal Ingredients, it's All You Need {Tilapia with Strawberry-Citrus Salsa}

“You don't have to cook fancy

or complicated masterpieces

- just good food from fresh ingredients.” 

~ Julia Child


My inner Julia has allowed me the ability to cook with whatever is handy and usually it includes some very fresh local ingredients.... this was a great, super-fast weeknight meal.... I served with asparagus & brown rice.  Even your fish hater will have a hard time not smiling at this one.

Tilapia with strawberry-citrus salsa