sensible recipes for a healthful diet
If you enjoy a slice of pizza occasionally, you will definitely appreciate Khachapuri – soft, cheese-filled bread that originated in the country of Georgia. Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread) with Pizza Dough is my version of the famous national dish. It is made with store-bought pizza dough and features a mixture […]
Stone fruit season isn’t over yet which allows us to stay in summer mode a bit longer. An intensely colorful Peach, Cherry & Radicchio Salad with Truffle Cheese delivers a combination of sweet and bitter flavors as well as creamy and chewy textures. This salad is the very best of what […]
A Dutch Baby Pancake isn’t just a cute name. It’s an easy to make, attractive and delicious pancake baked in the oven on a cast-iron skillet on one side only. The result – a puffy pancake with the crispy edges and custard-like center. The striking shape of this pancake makes […]
Winter may seem bleak at times, but you can help beat the winter blahs and boost your spirits with this bright and cheery Burrata, Grapefruit & Red Leaf Lettuce Salad. This winter salad features a unique combination of ingredients. Delicate burrata, bitter-sweet pink grapefruit, tender red leaf lettuce, sweet-tart golden berries, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]