A classic fresh basil pesto sauce is a traditional Italian condiment that is as easy as it gets to make. The homemade result will be superior to any store bought version. It is the ultimate summer flavor and is as versatile as you would want a sauce / condiment to be.
Continue reading Why Basil Pesto Sauce is the King of Summer FlavorsSummer is going strong, tomatoes are at their peak, and what is better or easier than the ultimate summer salad, Caprese salad?
Continue reading The Ultimate Summer Tomato Salad: Caprese Salad!Spring. Cherry blossoms. Daffodils. Tulips. Yet when spring cooking time arrives, there is one green vegetable that always comes first to mind. Asparagus.
Continue reading Asparagus Time. Spring in the Kitchen!“Jonas” is behind us, but the snow on the ground all around makes me crave hot, thick, rich winter soups. And what can be better than a hardy white bean and beef soup? Continue reading Winter White Bean Soup
This beef taco salad recipe is a healthy take on a traditional southwest salad.
Ground beef is browned and seasoned then served on a bed of greens with fresh tomatoes, grated cheese, corn chips and sour cream. This beef taco salad is a fast and easy recipe that is always a crowd pleaser. Yields 4 to 6 servings.
Continue reading Healthy Beef Taco Salad with the Healing Power of CuminMid November in DC, and the nights are getting longer and colder. This week we have frost almost every night, and the slippery slope of eating more filling food to keep warm and feel good is smoother than ever. What can we eat on a cold night without feeling guilty about the pre-holidays diet? One simple tasty solution is minestrone soup: warm, filling and scrumptious. This is a great cold night dinner. Including suitable “good carbs”, it will make it a meal that will not leave us hungry half an hour later.
Continue reading Minestrone Soup: The Healthy Answer to Cold Autumn NightsA full meal in a pot. Tajin or Tabekha in North Africa, casserole, cassoulet or stew for the rest of the world, chicken thighs and green peas are flavored with Mediterranean spices and cooked together till flavors blend to a perfect dish for warming a chilly autumn night. A perfect dish for cumin lovers. Serve with couscous or brown rice for the full North African experience
Continue reading Chicken Green Pea Casserole RecipeA simple yet tasty and elegant classic dinner for two: a moist herbed roasted lamb rack. The herbal marinade helps minimize the strong lamb flavor so many find “gamey”, giving it a milder and appealing flavor. Serve with fresh green salad and a glass of red wine, dim the lights, light a candle on the table, and you have a romantic healthy light dinner.
Continue reading Roasted Lamb Rack with Herbs. Tasty and Simple.
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