What Herbs and Spices Go with What Food?
Experimentation is the way to go when it comes to spices and herbs. Dried spices work well when you are using dry heat, ovens, barbecues...
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Jun 1, 20142 min read
What’s Fluffy Herbaceous and Delicious All Over? Squash Pancakes of Course!!
I love pancakes of any sort. These are a delicious brunch or side dish. Very easy to whip up for special or unexpected guests. They are...
Mar 24, 20142 min read
No Salt but Even More Flavour: Maple Lime Chicken Stir Fry with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
In keeping with my low sodium/low cholesterol lifestyle, I whipped up this recipe for my evening meal. The ingredient profile that lend...
Nov 16, 20133 min read
Pizza Snap Crackle and Pop
Don’t you love to press on bubble wrap and hear that crackle and pop? How about pizza in a snap with that same wonderful joyful feeling?...
Oct 6, 20131 min read
Fancy Popcorn
Exotically seasoned popcorn is always a nice non-satiating appetizer before a meal. Just to keep people satisfied and not so famished...
Dec 19, 20123 min read
How Solo Can You Go? Mediterranean Osso Bucco
I’ve finished giving my last workshop before taking holidays. Last night I was in a hungry mood to treat myself. A nice dinner seemed...
Nov 14, 20121 min read
Asian Inspired Dinner Noodle Bowl for One or More!
I had some ingredients left over from the Malaysian cooking class last Friday. They inspired me to pull together a quick one bowl dinner...
Sep 30, 20122 min read
Post My Greek Cooking Class…My Sunday Morning Breakfast
19 days into my healthy eating diet. Going strong. It’s not so hard to stick to it with all the bountiful organic vegetable choices from...
Apr 1, 20125 min read
It’s April 1, 2012. A Very Special April Fool’s Day…No Yoke!
Today is a very special day for my whole family. It just happens to be my Mom’s 90th birthday! My Mom is an inspiration to all who know...
Feb 26, 20122 min read
Melange of Vegetables and Mixed Beans Miso Soup
Who doesn’t enjoy a big steamy bowl of wholesome soup? One night I decided this would be the ticket to use up my bits and pieces of...
Nov 17, 20114 min read
Get a Load of Them Lentils
No really…go get a load of them. There is good reason to consume lots of lentils. They are packed full of nutrients. These tiny morsels...
May 11, 20112 min read
Whole Roasted Succulent Fish
It’s been about two months since I have been in my empty little nest. Turns out it hasn’t been very empty at all. My son, nephew,...
Apr 9, 20113 min read
Are You there Yet? First Meal in My New Home
I am so blessed to have friends that really do care. All week long I have been receiving emails and phone calls asking, “Are you moved in...
Mar 18, 20113 min read
Anything Can Be Soup?
We’re moving at the end of the month. Not far, just a couple of subway stops down. So to lighten the load, we’re trying to consume or use...
Mar 10, 20114 min read
Honey Lemon Glazed Whole Roasted Chicken with Zucchini Walnut Apricot Spelt Stuffing
A couple of inspirations for this recipe… I purchased a Rowe Farms whole chicken, very economical for about $14.95. It was begging for...
Sep 16, 20101 min read
Chunky Tequila Lime Basil Guacamole
Serves 2 (double or increase recipe proportionately if serving more people) 1/2 ripe firm tomato, medium dice 1 whole California Haas...
Nov 7, 20082 min read
Chicken Phyllo Spring Rolls with Indian Inspired Cranberry Chutney
Chicken Phyllo Spring Rolls with Indian Inspired Cranberry Chutney Serves 6 Olive oil for frying and brushing 6 small chicken thighs,...
Oct 9, 20082 min read
Couscous Dried Fruit Confetti Salad
Sweet and Savoury Couscous Dried Fruit Confetti Salad Serves 6 to 8 Total Cooking Time: 30 minutes 1 (5.8-ounce) box instant couscous (I...
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