sensible recipes for a healthful diet
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 […]
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 […]
