Directions: Add the fruit and lime juice to a blender and blend well, then add water bit by bit to thin to desired consistency. Ingredients: 1/2 ripe papaya 5 large cubes watermelon juice of 1 small lime 1/4 cup water

Directions: Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. When it’s hot and shimmering, add the okra. Leave it alone to brown, 2-4 minutes. Turn and let the okra brown on all sides, 2-4 more minutes. Add the onion and cook until it turns soft 2-4 minutes. Add the garlic and […]

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. TOPPING: In a medium-size bowl, stir together the flour, the sugar, and the baking powder. Add the milk and the butter and beat until smooth. FILLING: In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly, about 5-10 minutes. […]

Directions: Boil the water. Pour a small amount into a teapot and swirl to warm the pot. Add 10 mint sprigs, green tea and sugar. Add remaining water. Allow to sit for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture through a tea strainer. Garnish with remaining mint springs. Ingredients: 10 fresh mint sprigs, plus 4 for […]

Directions: Remove the skin and white pith from grapefruit with a sharp knife. Working over a bowl, cut the segments from their surrounding membranes. Cut the segments in half on a cutting board and transfer to a large salad bowl. Squeeze the grapefruit peel and membranes over the original bowl to extract 1/4 cup grapefruit […]