Tori Avey's Culinary Blog: Exploring Food and Flavors

Ensalada de Frutas con Chile

A spicy Mexican fruit salad recipe with salt, lemon and chile de árbol by Tori Avey. Cinco de Mayo or summer salad.

Light and Healthy Guacamole-Style Dip. Lower fat alternative to avocado guacamole made with spring peas, jalapeño, lemon, herbs and spices.

Make a simple syrup infused with springtime rhubarb for use in beverages and cocktails. Cook longer for a thicker syrup for pancakes and waffles.

January 22, 2021 by Tori Avey 73 Comments

Lemon Butter Pasta with Artichokes and Capers, a spring-inspired, easy and flavorful vegetarian recipe.

Make restaurant-quality salmon in your own kitchen! Golden crust, moist & flaky within. Fast, easy tutorial, 20 minute meal, healthy & delicious.

February 26, 2022 by Tori Avey 23 Comments

Retain the strength and flavor of vanilla, dry brine meat, softened butter and more!

January 22, 2021 by Tori Avey 28 Comments

A vintage recipe for rhubarb marmalade, a delicious twist on sweet marmalade jam with step-by-step photos.

Easy recipe tutorial for Prepared Horseradish 3 Ways, including plain, with beets & cream style.

Chocolate Toffee Matzo Crunch with Pistachios & Sea Salt – Delicious Passover dessert inspired by Marcy Goldman’s “A Treasury of Holiday Baking”

An elegant, flavorful recipe for ratatouille with Middle Eastern spices, smoked paprika and mushrooms. Hearty vegan entree. Kosher for Passover.