sensible recipes for a healthful diet
This Minty Tomato salad is my signature salad and I truly hope you enjoy it! Have you ever tired of the same ol’ – same ol’ greens? Have you ever eaten a salad and been surprised by the taste sensation of a fresh herb? Mint and basil (did you know […]
Budget-friendly, thinly-sliced pan-fried battered beef cutlets with sautéed broccolini team up well in this extremely quick, nutritious, light on carbs and delicious main-course dish. In my family, we all work full time and don’t have much time to think about and cook elaborate dinner during the business week. Pan-fried battered […]
I discovered bulgur several years ago and instantly fell in love with this grain. In no time it became my go-to ingredient for many ‘Mediterranean’- style salads. This Bulgur Salad with Grapefruit & Cherries features pink grapefruit, tart dried cherries, sugar snap peas, raw almonds and cilantro. It can be […]
Do you need an easy recipe for a minimally-processed and nutritious breakfast? A bowl of creamy and earthy steel cut oats with berries and choice of fruit can serve your appetite. No overnight soaking is required. Steel cut oats are one of the healthiest dense grains that contain more fiber […]
You can make this super-easy and healthy Greek Yogurt with Fruit and Granola breakfast in no time. Plain and flavored Greek yogurt, various fresh berries and fruit, crunchy granola and nuts make a delicious and wholesome breakfast dish. It’s the perfect balance of active probiotic cultures, fiber and protein to […]
I have to confess that my no-turn vegetable omelette is not a traditional French omelette and it is not a classic Italian frittata, either. Something in-between and something very special and healthful as it’s packed with fresh vegetables and herbs. I think it’s closer to an omelette though. So, I […]
Pineapple glazed pan-seared and oven-roasted salmon, garnished with tarragon and lemon zest – such a healthy, refreshing and bright-colored combination that will add variety to your weekly menu. This recipe was chosen expressly to do something different with salmon. In the last couple of years, I have often added fruit […]
This Penne pasta with Portobello and broccolini dish provides a potent wholesome, earthy flavor, while parmesan adds some zing. The crunchiness of the broccolini offers a wonderful contrast to the velvety texture of the mushrooms. The pine nuts add a touch of sweetness to the earthiness of this dish. We […]
This simple, healthy, refreshing, and artistic Spinach Blueberries Salad is the perfect addition to any protein-based entrée. In fact, it always has a wow-effect on our guests/friends when the salad is presented. A combination of super-foods like spinach, blueberries, almonds and tomatoes with the abundant brightness and natural flavors make this […]
This watermelon salad is one of the most refreshing salads for Summer that I have ever experienced. The inspiration for this salad came from the delectable menus served during a “trip-of-a-lifetime” excursion to an eco-resort in Costa Rica. Perhaps I will tell you more about that in another post. But […]