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