sensible recipes for a healthful diet
A few weeks ago, I came across a video featuring an incredibly simple, easy and appealing lemon pasta dish. My Lemon Pasta with Scallops & Ricotta was inspired by this video and I would like to provide a link in case you are interested in the original recipe. Here you […]
Need to add more vegetables to your diet and brighten your dinner table with a healthy and colorful dish? Don’t miss out on this simple and nutritious vegetarian treat. Roasted baby carrots and Indian eggplants combined with wheat berries and tossed with maple syrup, pomegranate kernels and cilantro make a […]
Now when summer is on the horizon, I feel like I need a light, juicy and refreshing salad that is satisfying but doesn’t feel heavy. A low-carb version of a traditional Italian Caprese salad apparently is what I am craving for. This low-carb Caprese salad is so simple that even […]
Do you need a quick and easy breakfast option for a lazy weekend morning? Here is a slight variation on classic French Toast. The principal ingredient in scrumptious French Toast is the French – no, kidding – it’s the Toast, silly! So, for best results, let’s start by thinking about […]
If you have yet to enjoy some of the contrasting pairings in this Pear & Gorgonzola Salad with Arugula and Pomegranate, it’s time to explore its complementary tastes – sweet and juicy pears and sharp Gorgonzola cheese, peppery arugula and tart pomegranate arils, crunchy walnuts and delicate fava beans. Try […]
Try this espresso-rubbed strip loin steak with sauteed rapini for an attention-grabbing twist on a conventional steak recipe. Just rub your favorite finely-ground espresso on one side as part of your seasoning. Pan sear and finish in oven. [Written by Brad, my partner] I confess, I’m a “meat-atarian”! Guys, it’s pretty hard to beat […]
Baked sweet potato fries have become a new twist on one of many people’s favorite snacks – French fried potatoes! In our family, we have been making them for years. We have experimented with a few methods for cooking them. We fried them on the stove top and used a […]
“Sir Nicky” aka Syrniki is a traditional Ukrainian, Belorussian and Russian breakfast/brunch meal I always enjoyed growing up. I discovered whenever I served it to friends in North America, they raved about it! So, I’m sharing it with you in the hopes that you will find it an uplifting alternative […]
I don’t know too many people who are strangers to avocado sandwiches or toasts. It seems that everybody loves them and everybody has their own favorite family recipe. Certainly, my family isn’t an exception either. Today, I am going to share our family favorite – Avocado Open-Faced Sandwich with Ricotta […]
Now that we are all staying home, I thought you might appreciate an opportunity to get adventurous in the kitchen and make this addictive homemade hummus. Then gather the family around the table for some real face-time while sharing this nutritious snack! Hummus is very popular in the Middle Eastern […]