pineapple fried rice

pineapple fried rice

It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since we lived in Singapore! Immersing myself in the expat community was the best way to make new friends, and one of my favorite ways to connect was through cooking classes. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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celery soup

celery soup - easy to make, healthy & budget friendly

Celery soup?  You betcha!  I bought a bunch of celery a couple of weeks ago for a recipe that called for two stalks.  It’s a food dilemma for me and figuring out what to do with the remainder stalks usually ends up in the compost box.  Around lunch time I pondered what to make for…

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Spinach Rice

A simple and easy way to serve rice and get your vitamins too! We’re all familiar with the cartoon character, Popeye the sailor man, who was always eating spinach to make him strong.  While you would have to eat vast amounts of spinach for the daily recommended amount of iron (only 3.5 milligrams of iron…

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Fennel Risotto with Lamb Sausage

fennel risotto with lamb

Fennel is one of those vegetables you can use alone or as a spice, garnish or herb.  Its subtle anise flavor pairs well with apple and cheese; shellfish (lobster or crab); asparagus and garlic; orange and mint; potatoes and onions and so forth.  It’s deliciously light served as a salad, in a pasta, or in…

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