sensible recipes for a healthful diet
Zucchini Fritters with Chilies & Salad Garnish provide a delightful and satisfying alternative to serving up vegetables. Their lovely texture, pleasant aroma and familiar pancake appearance make them a definite ‘comfort food’ dish either on their own or as a side dish. Crispy on the outside and tender in the middle, these […]
Seriously delicious and simple, this One-Pan Scrumptious Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms recipe has proven to be a family favorite comfort-food dish over the last two decades. Everyone in my family, including small children, enjoyed it countless times. It has been a hit every time! Actually, I wasn’t going to include […]
I was honored to be asked to contribute to an exclusive collection of salad recipes published in a digital gazette by “The Devil Wears Salad” – an enterprising collaboration by three Australians. In fact, the publication collected 31 delicious salad recipes from creators around the globe in a celebration of food diversity and […]
I created and photographed this simple Baby Kale and Blackberry Salad while being at the cottage in mid-August. Regrettably, I didn’t have a chance to publish it right away. Now, that I am thinking about it, this salad doesn’t have to be branded as a summer salad. It will be […]
We enjoyed this delicious and vibrant Blackberry Kale Salad with Peach and Mango salad last weekend after I picked a few handfuls of wild blackberries on the side of the road, close to the cottage. This colorful and decadent Blackberry Kale Salad with Peach and Mango is a snap to […]
On a cool, early Fall day, this melange of foraged wild mushrooms garnished with kale, sweet juicy mangoes and radishes is sure to get your taste buds’ attention. You can serve this Wild Mushrooms with Kale & Mango Garnish dish as an appetizer or entrée. One of the advantages of […]
In the summer time, I am all about salads. In July and August in particular, I am all about local fruit and vegetables that are in season. Have you ever used yellow plums in your salads? I really advocate taking advantage of this seasonal fruit! My healthy and beautiful Yellow […]
During hot summer days, I am trying to keep my kitchen cool and opt for light and refreshing meals. As soon as the weather cools down a bit, I start having cravings for more ‘substantial’ meals than salads or chilled soups. Still, it has to be a quick and easy […]
This is my humble attempt to recreate the favorite summer treat of all children I knew when I was growing up (and many adults as well) – Chilled Beetroot & Cucumber Soup. When the mercury rises, this amazingly beautiful soup with its magenta hue and refreshing taste will satisfy your […]
When it’s hot outside, we tend not to eat as much. While chilled dishes can really hit the spot on a hot day, we still need something more substantial to feel satisfied. For a lazy summer weekend, instead of having breakfast and then lunch, I opt just for one simple […]