Sometimes you just need your Mexican food mix. But unfortunately most Mexican food can add on calories and carbs pretty fast. However, our Mermaid Taco Salad is healthy and nutritious with its all-natural ingredients. You really don’t need any store-bought dressings or chips in there. But if you do want a little crunch, you can… Continue reading Mermaid Taco Salad
Category: Land & SEAsoning
Staying and Eating Healthy Around the World!
I take Land & SEAsonings with us when my husband Jim and I travel for business or pleasure around the world. We often stay at Airbnb's, and while we eat out a lot to indulge in the local food, I often whip something up to eat for us, and having my Land & SEAsoning spice… Continue reading Staying and Eating Healthy Around the World!
Spicy Roasted Broccoli
Many people aren’t necessarily fans of broccoli – either raw or steamed (and it can be easily overcooked resulting in a mushy bad tasting veggie). But it’s pretty good as part of a Tempura dish, but it’s oh so tasty when it is roasted, (like other veggies are, e.g., cauliflower, brussel sprouts, potatoes, etc.). You… Continue reading Spicy Roasted Broccoli
French Potato Salad
Potato salad is a 4th of July staple, but in the quest to eliminate the mayo and freshen up the recipe, the classic French Potato Salad came to mind. And everyone from Martha Stewart to Ina Garten from Julia Child and her friend Jacques Pepin has a recipe, and recipes for the French version have… Continue reading French Potato Salad
Watermelon Gazpacho Mermaid Style
Gazpacho is such a healthy and tasty summer treat for lunch, or as a dinner appetizer. This watermelon variation is the perfect combination of savory and sweet and it’s full of all-natural fresh ingredients. This is based on more traditional Spanish-style, with the olive oil, sherry vinegar and a little bread for thickening. So tasty,… Continue reading Watermelon Gazpacho Mermaid Style
Mermaid Compound Butter
Compound butters are mixtures of butter and flavorful herbs or spices. So, we thought how tasty (and just as importantly, nutritious!) our Land & SEAsoning would be as a base spice. Make this ahead of time to keep in the fridge, and use it over grilled steak, fish, corn-on-the-cob and roasted vegetables. Spread it on… Continue reading Mermaid Compound Butter
Mermaid Grilled Shrimp & Vegetable Bowl
Call it a salad, or call it a bowl, you'll love this dish of grilled shrimp, corn, peppers and zucchini kabobs topped with fresh avocado and lime juice, seasoned with our Land & SEAsoning – so tasty you’ll want to make all summer long. Ingredients: 32 (12 oz) large peeled and deveined shrimp2 teaspoons olive… Continue reading Mermaid Grilled Shrimp & Vegetable Bowl
Mermaid Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Here’s a crunchy, spicy, tasty and healthy snack, and so easy to make! (Did we use enough superlatives, this is really that good!) Just toss chickpeas with a little olive oil and Land & SEAsoning, then roast in the oven until crunchy. For added flavor and nutrition sprinkle on some Nori flakes as well. They’ll… Continue reading Mermaid Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
10 Yummy & Healthy Salad Dressing Recipes
There’s no need to buy store bottled salad dressings – while they are convenient and some may taste okay, they can’t beat the taste and nutrition of homemade salad dressings. Plus homemade dressings are so easy to make, you’ll never go back to bottled dressing again! Here are a few of our favorites we’ve collected… Continue reading 10 Yummy & Healthy Salad Dressing Recipes
Deviled Eggs – A Dozen Ways
Deviled eggs have recently become an appetizer art form in bistros, bars and even high-end restaurants. This retro appetizer or side dish is now on many menus as “starters” and prepared in many ways achieving a new upscale status. With Easter coming up soon, deviled eggs often end up on the menu of many home… Continue reading Deviled Eggs – A Dozen Ways
