Summer Bites: Fresh and Bright Scallop Ceviche


Updated 08/11/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Scallop Ceviche Recipe

One of my favorite appetizers during the Summer months is a bright, zippy ceviche. Turns out, I'm not the only one; LesleyKat loves serving ceviche in warm weather, too. As much as love eyeliner, glitter and all things beauty another passion of mine includes making party food. I love the rush of getting it all done in time and seeing people enjoy food. OK, so I like to stroke my ego a bit by Read more

A Reader Recipe: Ahi Tuna and Watermelon Ceviche


Updated 07/05/11 11:32 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tuna and Watermelon Ceviche Recipe

Now that the weather is finally warming up, doesn't My Fare Foodie's tuna and watermelon ceviche look great? She shared her picture in our Healthy Recipe community group. This ahi tuna and watermelon ceviche is the perfect refreshing treat for these hot Summer days. Get the recipe and step-by-step photos on her blog, then be sure to upload your own food images to the FitSugar Healthy Recipe Read more

A FitSugar Reader Recipe: Lobster and Shrimp Ceviche Wontons


Updated 05/09/11 10:34 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Lobster and Shrimp Wonton Recipe

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this healthy recipe for lobster and shrimp ceviche wontons from FitSugar reader Whitney English, who posted it in our Healthy Recipe group. These lobster and shrimp ceviche wontons are super tasty and super healthy at only 35 calories each! Serve them at your Cinco party tonight! Check out the full recipe after the break! Read more

Yummy Links: From Pantry Staples to Ceviche


Updated 01/04/11 11:35 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Chefs Share Their Pantry Staples and Other Food News From the Web

Chefs share their pantry staples. — Huffington Post Food Seven essential pots and pans. — Serious Eats Obama is signing the food safety bill today, but who is paying the bill? — The Atlantic The Daily Show has parodied the San Francisco happy meal ban. — Eater Taylor Swift is the latest celebrity to share her foodie ways. — Grub Street LA The best salads and breads to pair with soup. Read more

Ceviche: Love It or Hate It?


Updated 09/19/10 8:11 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 7 comments

Do You Like Eating Ceviche?

Those of you who've been reading lately know that I'm on my biggest ceviche kick ever. It used to be that I was deterred by making the mostly raw citrus dish at home, but ever since I went to Maui on vacation, I haven't stopped salivating over it. At this point, I could eat it for dinner every day — and still be up for having leche de tigre as a nightcap. What do you think about it? Do you like Read more

Definition: Leche de Tigre


Updated 10/19/10 12:25 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

What Is Leche de Tigre, or Tiger's Milk?

My latest transfixion is ceviche, and my favorite part of the dish is what's known as leche de tigre. Leche de tigre, or tiger's milk, is the Peruvian term for the citrus-based marinade that cures the seafood in a ceviche. Also known as leche de pantera, this leftover fish runoff usually contains lime juice, sliced onion, chiles, salt, and pepper — along with a bit of fish juice. In Peru, the Read more

Missing the Tropics? Hawaiian Ceviche Will Help


Updated 09/07/10 4:14 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Easy Recipe For Hawaiian Coconut Pineapple Ceviche

I'm fresh off the plane from Maui, and my first visit was so fantastic that I'm already plotting my return. There, the fruits of the sea were so abundant that I had fish at virtually every single meal, in fresh preparations from spicy tuna poke to seared, sesame-encrusted steaks. One of my favorite ways to enjoy local catch like ono was in a Hawaiian-style ceviche with a tropical coconut Read more

Healthy Eats From the FitSugar Community


Updated 07/31/10 10:11 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Healthy Recipes With Pictures: Scallop Ceviche and Oatmeal Parfait

The FitSugar Community is a great place to find healthy food inspiration. You'll find tasty and healthy snacks to munch on in our Snack Attack group. And there are also great original recipes to browse through in our Healthy Recipe group. Keep reading to get an idea of the kinds of things I'm talking about. Better yet, why not upload your own food pics? They might be featured right here on Read more

Definition: Tiradito


Updated 02/27/11 3:37 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 3 comments

What Is Tiradito?

Derived from the word tirar, which means "to throw," tiradito is the Peruvian cousin to crudo, sashimi, and ceviche. This raw seafood dish can be executed with a wide variety of fresh catch, from white-fleshed fish to shellfish and even octopus. Seafood is prepared in wafer-thin slices, and dressed cold with a light marinade that typically includes lime juice, and may also include olive oil, Read more

Berry Tempting: Strawberry Ceviche


Updated 05/25/11 9:49 AM · Posted by partysugar · 2 comments

Strawberry Ceviche Recipe

If you're an adventurous home cook who enjoys recipes that think outside the box, get excited: this strawberry ceviche is perfect for you. When I came across it in a pamphlet devoted to strawberry preparations, I couldn't help but feel intrigued. How would raw fish marinated in citrus taste when paired with juicy, sweet strawberries? While I found it to be absolutely delicious, it's definitely Read more