I’ve been following Michelle’s blog for a while now, and I immediately connected with her when I realized that she’s an attorney in D.C. Yay for lawyers who blog, and how the heck do you balance everything, Michelle?! Do you remember that Strawberry Avocado Toast with Chocolate Drizzle that so many of you swooned over a few months ago? That’s all Michelle! Yea, let’s get the baby party started and give away a KitchenAid blender! My contribution is this Asian Jerk Meatball Wraps. I initially dreamed up a jerk meatball recipe and got super ambitious about making my own jerk sauce. There was one teensy little problem: I can’t find the right peppers! Recipe after recipe called for fresh scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, which haven’t quite made their appearance yet. Time to make it work. I swapped out the scotch bonnets for some Thai chilis. Then, I tossed in a handful of green onions, and a dash of fish sauce in the seasoning. Before I knew it, these meatballs became Asianized, and there was no turning back. I’m okay with it though. I hope Michelle feels the same way, too. But enough about my balls…I mean, meatballs. (I had to.) Let’s see what everyone else is bringing to the party!
Appetizers
Manchego Cheese Fritters with Honey Mustard Ranch, by Cooking and BeerAsparagus Tomato Crostini with Fresh Mint and Chives, by Simply Fresh DinnersStrawberry Bruschetta with Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar, by The NY Melrose Family
Entrees
Kimchi Salmon and Rainbow Pickles, by BAM’s KitchenCurried Fish Tacos with Cabbage and Carrot Slaw, by Omnivore’s CookbookChipotle Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos, by Natural ChowSpicy Asian Chicken Puff Pastry Bites with Hoisin Peanut Sauce, by Climbing Grier MountainMahi Mahi with Dragon Fruit-Pineapple Salsa, by No Gojis No Glory
Sides
Warm Corn Salad, by The Complete SavoristAsian Jerk Meatball Wraps, by Healthy Nibbles and BitsRoasted Cauliflower and Pearl Barley Bowls with Creamy Tahini-Dill Dressing, by An Edible Mosaic
Salads
Grilled Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Salad with Coconut Curry Almond Butter Vinaigrette, by Food Faith FitnessAsparagus with Grated Egg and Capers, by Pinch and SwirlStrawberry Spinach Salad, by Bitz & Giggles
Desserts
Almond and Caramel Date Tart with Chocolate Ganache (Vegan and Gluten-Free), by The Crafting FoodieCoconut Sorbet, by House of YummVanilla Bean Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with a Cookie Dough Crust, by Vitamin Sunshine
Pssst, did I also mention that there is a giveaway? YES! What’s a party without prizes, right? We’re giving away a KitchenAid 5-Speed Diamond Blender. Use it to make green smoothies. Use it to make my white bean sauce. Use it for anything! (Sorry, open to U.S. entrants only. Giveaway open until May 13th.)a Rafflecopter giveaway
