Tenderstem (aka broccolini) is a member of the Brassica family and related to Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage and is is a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale. Tenderstem originates in Japan.  The flavor is sweet, with notes of both broccoli and asparagus. For more tenderstem recipes, click here.  A deliciously light meal that was…

A hearty stew to welcome the onset of Fall! Lamb is a staple in cuisines throughout the world including Turkey, Greece, New Zealand, Australia and countries of the Middle East. It is usually available in five different cuts including the shoulder, rack, shank, loin and leg. If you enjoy stews, click on any of these…

It’s been a sweltering heat wave the past two weeks and to be honest, cooking in a non-air conditioned kitchen when the temperature inside is 32c makes me less an enthusiastic cook. However one must eat so this dish was very easy to prepare and less to clean up afterward. Pork is an excellent source…

Have you ever looked at a recipe and felt you understood how to make it and then prepared according to what you thought you read? Hmmmm, well that’s exactly what happened to me as I did not follow the instructions!  For some reason, sun-dried tomato pesto stood out in my mind and I merrily went…

Hard to believe the name, which my husband coined, was conceived in a coffee shop in Hong Kong and here I am four years later still enthusiastic with 569 food postings. People ask me why I do it and to be honest, it’s to help people see that for food to be good and healthy…

Yes, I know, it’s that time of year when the days are getting shorter (heck we lost 16 minutes from last week until now……sunset tonight at 20:02!) and the evenings are definitely cooling down. This gorgeous soup, ready in 35 minutes, makes good use of left over chicken and will leave you feeling satiated and…

I love the meaty and dense texture of tuna. It’s an excellent source of protein, loaded in minerals and vitamins and a rich source of the omega-3 essential fats. Omega-3 helps reduce inflammation and helps improve the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to potentially harmful (LDL) cholesterol.  Serves 4recipe adapted from All Recipesprint this recipe…

Sweet potatoes can be served as savory or sweet dish, and go well with cinnamon, honey, lime, ginger, coconut and nutmeg. They’re great in baked desserts, quick breads, puddings and custards, casseroles, stews or croquettes. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A and a good source of potassium and vitamin C, B6, riboflavin,…

While we were on our way to the fish counter at the grocery store, my husband and I spotted rainbow trout fillets. It’s been a very long time since I ate trout and we both decided to buy them over the salmon fillets.  Rainbow trout (member of the salmon family) is native only to the…

Carpaccio typically refers to raw meat or fish that has been either sliced thinly or pounded thin and served as an appetizer.  However, fruits and vegetables can also be included.  Zucchini is a good source of manganese (helps to keep bones strong and healthy) and vitamin C along with magnesium, vitamin A, potassium, copper and…

Meals that are ready in half an hour always get my vote! You can have the sauce ready in the time it takes to cook the pasta. Serve with a side salad of mixed greens.  Chives have high levels of vitamin C and A and essential minerals such as potassium, calcium, folic acid. They are…

Kebab meat is traditionally lamb but other meats such as chicken, pork, fish, seafood, vegetables etc. can also be used. Kebabs can be prepared in advance, allowing more time for you to spend with family and friends. They can be grilled, broiled or baked. If you don’t have a barbecue, you might want to consider…