This is a great dressing to serve along side any Mexican food or grilled meat. The cilantro leaves look so pretty in this orange colored dressing. You can even use it as a marinade for chicken, pork or fish.
Combine in a small bowl:
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon chilie powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Whisk together and pour over your favorite salad. Refrigerate unused dressing.
Makes about 1 cup

This is my all time favorite tuna recipe. Cooking the tuna over the thyme gives it a rich, smoky flavor. It is a great dish to serve at a dinner party because all the prep work can be done ahead of time. The key is to get good quality ahi tuna (fresh, sushi-grade). Other herbs can be swapped out for the thyme, such as rosemary or tarragon. Additionally, the tuna can be switched to chicken or pork chops as well.
Before preparing the tuna, soak 2 …

This peanut satay dipping sauce is great with chicken or shrimp. I like to serve it as a side with grilled chicken or over lemongrass coconut shrimp and rice.
In a small saucepan, combine:
3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 inch piece of grated ginger
2 minced garlic cloves
juice from 1 lime
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
Bring all ingredients to a boil and then reduce to simmer, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside until using.
Makes 2 cups

This is a great summer dinner. Halibut is such a light flaky fish and the dish looks so beautiful with the colorful watermelon and green onions.  I love to serve this dish on a bed of spinach leaves or over my Toasted Coconut Rice.
In a large marinating dish, using a fork mash:
1 cup of watermelon cubes
1 tablespoon of raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Add halibut steaks (1 1/2 pounds total) to marinade and refrigerate for up to two hours. To cook fish either grill …

I love curry, but my husband does not, so I am always looking for recipes that have a very mild curry flavor. This one for shrimp is great because you can barbeque the shrimp or pan fry them. I like to serve them along side rice.
In a large bowl, combine:
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon lemongrass puree
Once mixed, add 1 1/2 lb. of raw medium peeled and deveined shrimp. Coat shrimp and cover for …