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 […]
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Fig, Beet & Orange with Walnuts & Prune Puree
I was honored to be asked to contribute to an exclusive collection of salad recipes published in a digital gazette by “The Devil Wears Salad” – an enterprising collaboration by three Australians. In fact, the publication collected 31 delicious salad recipes from creators around the globe in a celebration of food diversity and […]
Chilled Beetroot & Cucumber Soup (a.k.a. Holodnik)
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 […]
Roasted Baby Carrots & Indian Eggplants with Wheat Berries
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 […]
Low-Carb Caprese Salad
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 […]
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
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 […]
No-Turn Vegetable Omelette
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 […]
Spinach Blueberries Salad with Tomatoes & Cucumbers
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 […]