Asian-Style Slaw with Basil is quick and easy to make and is packed with incredibly delicious, super fresh Asian flavors. This is sweet and spicy coleslaw is perfect for a side, first course or vegan entrée salad.Oh, and it's just so pretty, isn't it? I think so -- the Asian-Style Slaw and the bowl itself. This is … [Read more...]
Meyer Lemon-Black Quinoa Plum and Avocado Salad Recipe
Making this salad felt a bit like painting a picture. You see, as I was cooking the black quinoa, I spotted my big bowl ripe plums out of the corner of my eye. I thought their bright reddish color would look so pretty against the beautifully textured, black quinoa. Then I imagined how lovely the soft green color of … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes: Caramelized Red Onion Asparagus Frittata, and then some. . .
I think the mere act of sitting down to a brunch can be as decadent as the food served. Never mind "breakfast is the most important meal of the day," I think brunch is the most important meal of the day! However, it's the one meal that nobody has regularly. And it's for exactly that reason that it's so … [Read more...]
Summer Tomato Gazpacho Recipe
This tangy Summer Tomato Gazpacho Recipe is one of the best ways to celebrate tomato season. When tomatoes are at their peak, they're full of flavor and quite sweet, making them a perfect match for tart ingredients like citrus and vinegar. This is a beautiful and delicious appetizer, or light main course on a warm … [Read more...]
Summer Tomatoes: Tomato, Red Onion, and Pesto Open-Faced Sandwich
For as long as I can remember, my parents have abstained from eating tomatoes unless it's summer. "Oh, we'd never buy a tomato in the market," my dad says, year after year. "We wait for dad's tomatoes -- they're the best," my mom always adds. My dad starts his summer tomato crop from seed -- in little, tiny … [Read more...]
Cannellini Bean-Tuna Salad Recipe Recipe with Lemon-Caper Balsamic Vinaigrette
This is such a hearty and healthy main course salad or side dish!My sons are in a Lego phase. My husband's in a rowing phase. And, my friends, I am in a Cannellini bean phase. I know, it's sort of funny. The rowing, that is. ;-) I'm really having fun experimenting with these super delicious beans. Cooking … [Read more...]
Roasted Grape Mascarpone Pasta Sauce Recipe
I could not be more excited to share this recipe with you! Okay, remember the grapes we marinated in wine last week? Well, if you haven't eaten all of them, you can roast them (yup, you heard me right -- roast them), to use in this amazing pasta sauce -- along with their marinade!(If you did eat all of them, no … [Read more...]
Spicy Kale Soup with Roasted Pepper and Tomato
Yesterday when I went to buy some of my favorite chocolate bars, I was a bit distracted because of the "health food faire," the grocery store was hosting. Not exactly what I want around me when I'm buying my chocolate! I did however manage to squeeze past the throng of fitness trainers, vitamin reps, and all sorts … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Potato Pancakes with Red Onion-Apple Compote
These Gluten-Free Potato Pancakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and with a dollop of the Red Onion-Apple Compote, they're over the top delicious! My mom and my aunt used to spend hours in the kitchen together making potato pancakes. And I mean hours! I loved those hours! They'd grate and grate … [Read more...]
Winter Persimmon Salad with Honey Glazed Pistachios and Blue Cheese
Winter Persimmon Salad with Honey Glazed Pistachios and Blue Cheese is so festive and delicious -- it's perfect for the holiday season!Did you know that just like a bowl of chili, a salad can also be a comfort food!? It's so true! And this Winter Persimmon Salad is a perfect example. This salad is rich with flavor … [Read more...]
