Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
From Ancient Remedy to Beloved Dessert – A Spice Route Treasure – Rhubarb’s roots stretch back thousands of years to the mountainous regions of northern and central Asia (China, Mongolia, and Siberia), where it was cultivated primarily for medicinal purposes. The Chinese prized it as a digestive tonic and laxative,
Chickpea and Sundried Tomato Hummus
I love hummus and this adaptation is absolutely delicious! Garbanzos (also called chickpeas) are a good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber, as are most other beans. A very versatile legume, they are in many Middle Eastern and Indian dishes such as hummus, falafels and curries. Garbanzos’ high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too…
Ham, Tomato and Ricotta Calzones
I was feeling a bit on the lazy side and wanted to make something for dinner that would be quick to prepare. Calzones seemed to fit the bill for this slightly tired food blogger. Sun dried tomatoes are deep red in color. They add a fresh tangy taste and a rich tomato flavor to appetizers,…
Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
Gnocchi (little dumplings) can be made from potato, semolina, wheat flour and even breadcrumbs but most are made from potatoes. This is an easy and quick meal to make. Gnocchi can be dressed with many sauces but the best ones, I think, are with pesto, ragu, four cheeses, melted butter with fresh sage and fresh…
Strawberry Powder Puffs
This recipe could easily replace my favorite strawberry shortcake! These delightfully light and chewy soft sandwiches melt in your mouth! Now, I’m not going to list any health benefits today other than it makes me happy! Which is a good thing, isn’t it? Another option to consider is to use homemade jam or a good…
Nachos with Chunky Guacamole
This makes a lovely snack for a teenage sleepover or perhaps as an appetizer for friends coming over for a BBQ! A great idea using pita bread in lieu of nacho chips. The first ever nachos was created in 1943 by Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya which consisted of fried tortilla chips covered with melted cheese and…
Mediterranean Poached Chicken Salad
I’m entering this recipe for the Weekend Herb Blogging which was established by Kalyn’s Kitchen. This week’s host is Susan from The Well-Seasoned Cook. This dish is a perfect all in one meal to prepare! Poaching chicken breasts is a light and healthy way to eat chicken plus you have homemade stock for future use.…
Polenta Pizza
This makes for a nice change from the ordinary pizza base! Polenta is made with ground yellow or white cornmeal and depending on the region in Northern Italy, it can be ground coarsely or finely. It was originally classed as peasant food eaten in the early Roman times but these days all levels of society…
Turkish Lamb, Feta and Spinach Melts
Looking for an aromatic snack to share with your friends? These little treats are mouth watering and quite easy to make. Cumin adds a bit of nutty and peppery flavor with slight citrus overtones to this recipe. It has been used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines for centuries as well as Mexican and Tex-Mex…
Gordon Ramsay’s Tandoori Lamb Salad
My family loves Indian food and this dish covers off all the flavors we enjoy tasting. This salad is served as a main course at Gordon Ramsay’s, The Boxwood Cafe. It’s such a simple meal to make, packed with vitamins and looks good, too. Lamb is a good source of protein, zinc (immune function) and…
Couscous Salad with Avocado & Prawns
A fresh, easy dish to make and ready to eat within 30 minutes! Couscous is a grain product made by drizzling salted water onto coarsely ground hard durum wheat to form tiny balls of dough. The balls are rubbed until uniform in size and then dried. Its texture is nuttier than long-grain rice and the…
Veal & Zucchini Involtini with Polenta
Involtini (meat rolls) is a popular dish among the Italians and is usually eaten with polenta. You can fill the rolls with whatever you like. The many flavors coming from this dish makes it difficult to say no to seconds! There are also vegetable versions of involtini such as Nigella Lawson’s simple grilled aubergines stuffed…
Spinach Salad with Stir-Fried Pork and Warm Ginger Vinaigrette
We eat a lot of salads with our dinners but this one can easily be eaten as a main dish. Ginger has been revered in Indian and Chinese civilizations for over 5000 years for its powerful health promoting properties. It has anti-inflammatory properties that can lessen the pain of rheumatoid arthritis, relieves the severity of…