Sorry for all the popsicle posts, but I am completely head over heels for my lastest kitchen gadget – my popsicle mold. I never realized how easy they were to make, or I would have been doing this for a while now. I bought some fancy silicone reusable ones, when I first tried to make them, but I hated them. They were too small, and the silicone was a pain to remove from the popsicles. These are just basic molds, but the trick is to run them under hot water when you want to remove them, and then lay them on a cookie sheet with parchment paper to store them. Plus, then they develop a pretty layer of frost for pictures.
I am particularly proud of this recipe, since my husband loves anything mango, and any Indian food. I made this with coconut milk, instead of yogurt and I didn’t miss it at all. This one we will definitely be repeating.
I loved tuna salad growing up. When I used to make it for myself, I would always add a ton of onions. Even back then, I guess I couldn’t get enough of them. Since they’re so healthy, I don’t mind the onion breath.
Since tuna can contain a lot of mercury, avoid eating this very often. We also bought the expensive cans of Wild Albacore Tuna from Whole Foods by Wild Planet. There is no liquid or fillers added, it’s just 100% tuna and sea salt, plus the can lining is BPA free and since it’s wild, it’s non-GMO. It’s also the best choice for sustainability since it’s pole and troll caught. Shameer and I sampled some when we were at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and liked it, so we thought we’d stroll down memory lane with an old fav – tuna salad.
The mayo will make or break this recipe. Which is why I recommend making coconut oil mayo. This homemade mayo has a strong lemon and dijon flavor that pairs well with tuna. You can substitute the mayo, but it will change the flavor of the final dish. When I’m lazy, I use store bought avocado oil mayo and add fresh lemon juice and dijon mustard to taste.
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Although coleslaw normally isn’t considered the healthiest of options. Paleo fans who make their own mayo know differently. I used coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil to make this mayo, so it full of healthy fat. The fat plus the fiber from the cabbage makes this crazy filing, and since it’s healthy, feel free to eat as much as you like. Personally, I hate portion control. If I eat healthy and limit the amount of sugar I eat, then not only do I feel better, but I look better too 🙂 With this recipe, backyard BBQ won’t make you want to run to the gym…to run some more.
I love salsa, and I love peaches, so naturally I love peach salsa. I used to buy peach salsa all the time when I was in high school. I’m a big fan of the sweet and salty if you eat them with chips, or sweet and spicy if you decide to add more peppers, which I plan on doing in the future. The mild version would be great for a party, and since this recipe makes a ton of salsa, I suggest sharing it. But for myself, I would add in a few more jalapenos or a serrano pepper. For the healthiest option, I eat them with some cucumbers – my favorite chip alternative.
Happy 4th of July! I thought popsicles would be fun today, since it’s so hot. Can you see them melting, crazy fast in the background? My apartment way too hot right now to be taking pictures of frozen dessert. Since I bought a ton of lavender that I dried awhile back, and never got around to using, I decided lavender lemonade in a popsicle had awesome dessert potential. Or you could just drink the lemonade instead … whatever makes you happy.
