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 […]
Flavorful and crunchy, colorful and crowd-pleasing, this easy-to-make Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers appetizer will wow your family and friends. It’s gluten-free, high-protein and low-carb – perfect for sharing at any get-together! A few simple ingredients (that can be substituted with almost anything you have in the fridge) and 5 minutes […]
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 […]
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 […]