mint – a common connoisseur

strawberry-cucumber-rose agua fresca

By: A Common Connoisseur March 31, 2019

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An absolutely beautiful refresher as the weather warms up. Fresh strawberries, cucumbers, limes, mint and a splash of rose water creates a simple sip to cool your soul on a sunny day.

mango-turmeric agua fresca

By: A Common Connoisseur March 16, 2019

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When spring comes to town and the weather gets warmer, we are due for a refreshing tincture. Start the weekend off the a Mango-Turmeric Agua Fresca. This creamy sip combines the tropical and warm flavors of mango and turmeric in a truly simple recipe. There is no alcohol and honestly, you won’t miss it! The…

Shaved Melon and Prosciutto Salad with Grana Padano

By: A Common Connoisseur June 8, 2015January 23, 2017

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This vibrant summer appetizer harmonizes sweet and savory flavors. The nutty Grana Padano cheese echos the salty punch of prosciutto, while the sumptuous melons add sweet notes. Garnished with mint, this dish is delicately refreshing and healthy. Ingredients 1/2 honeydew melon, seeds removed 1/2 cantaloupe melon, seeds removed 2-3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint 1/2…

Minty Peach Caprese Salad with Curry Vinaigrette

By: A Common Connoisseur May 30, 2015January 23, 2017

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This recipe is featured on the Salad Feed (click) and the on the Low-Carb & Sugar-Free Feed (click) on the feedfeed website. An eccentric twist on the classic tomato salad, this Minty Peach Caprese Salad flirts with your savory and sweet palate. Drizzled with a homemade curry vinaigrette, this dressing adds a bright zing…

Minty Lime-Ginger Watermelon Agua Fresca

By: A Common Connoisseur May 9, 2015February 17, 2019

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Soak in the sunshine while sipping on this refreshingly flavorful Minty Lime-Ginger Watermelon Agua Fresca. Spanish for “cool waters”, fresh water, infused with sugar, lime, ginger and mint, is blended into puréed watermelon. A splash of lime seltzer water finishes off this invigorating sip, leaving a sparkling tickle in your mouth. Fresh and healthy, serve this…

Minty Pea Veloute and Sunny Yolk with Citrus Goat Cheese

By: A Common Connoisseur March 1, 2015January 23, 2017

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Spring is not in the air, but it is in the kitchen! Behold, Mint infused Pea Veloute, beaming with the silky rays of Sunny Egg Yolk and showered with Citrus Goat Cheese drizzle. I was inspired to create a lush green dish that represents Spring. This plate is an illustration of the season, as the…