Posts Tagged ‘olive oil’
Bulgur Salad with Cannellini Beans, Feta & Mint
Whenever I feel as though we’ve eaten too much red meat, we take a break and consume loads of veggies and ancient grains such as bulgur. It’s this sort of balance that keeps us healthy…I can’t recall the last time I had a cold or the flu. Bulgur is made from precooked wheat berries. It’s…
Read MoreRoasted Tomato & Garlic Crostini with Truffle Sea Salt
If you’ve never had the pleasure of eating a truffle the next best thing, in my humble opinion, is truffle oil. That was until I sampled white truffle sea salt! John and I were food shopping and we never pass the cheese section of Whole Foods without buying…well almost never. We asked what was new…
Read MoreRoasted Parsnips & Sweet Potatoes with Caper Vinaigrette
There isn’t a roasted vegetable I didn’t like and when there’s a combination like this, I am in foodie heaven! I love everything about this dish and let’s not forget about its nutritional content. I like to give the body a break from processing meat by abstaining from it for a day or two and…
Read MoreFresh Mozzarella and Roasted Tomatoes
I finally got the chance to make my first batch of fresh mozzarella! Beecher’s in the Flatiron District sell kits from Urban Cheesecraft and it was in the summer that I picked one up but never got around to trying it until now. Their deluxe DIY Cheese Kit allows you to make mozzarella, chèvre, paneer,…
Read MoreRoasted Brussels Sprouts
I never enjoyed Brussels sprouts when I was a kid but thankfully my taste buds grew up and became educated! Perhaps they were a bit too soft for my liking or maybe I just didn’t like the taste. After experimenting with different ways to enjoy this cruciferous veggie, Brussels sprouts are amazingly good for your…
Read MoreRoasted Pumpkin Seeds with Cumin
I was making a center piece for the table on Sunday which involved removing the seeds from a pumpkin. As I was doing this, I thought I would roast the seeds. I’ve heard their nutritional content as being very good. I pulled out the seeds along with the attached fleshy strings of the pumpkin. This…
Read MoreRoasted Cauliflower
After a five day visit to Canada’s Ocean Playground, I was happy to get back into my kitchen and cook! Don’t get me wrong, the meals we had at Bicycle Thief, Sushi Nami, Seasons, Woody’s Bar-B-Q and La Perla were scrumptious but 5 days of dining out morning, noon and night had a toll on…
Read Moreroasted tomato & mozzarella salad
This recipe knows no time. It’s just as perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner. With an introduction like that, it’s a winner to serve any time of the day! This dish is from her latest cookbook Fast, Fresh, Simple. I became an instant fan of Donna Hay with her book, The New Cook back in…
Read MoreQuinoa & Avocado with Dried Fruit & Lemon-Cumin Vinaigrette
Quinoa (keen-wa) is one of those grains that I love to use and it’s so versatile. I first used this ancient grain back in 2007 and since then its been a staple in my cupboard. Nutritionally, these grains are supercharged! Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory rank high in nutrient richness and quinoa provides over twice the amount…
Read MoreHeirloom Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Tapenade and Feta
Local farm-fresh produce is on the grocery shelves and I love it! With Fall on our doorstep, this has to be my favorite time of year. I was in the city yesterday and just had to stop by Union Square Greenmarket (Flatiron District) to get my fill of local. This place is always busy no…
Read MoreFig, Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Salad
Originally posted in 2007 this recipe has come to light again because Kitchen Daily (Huffington Post) liked my photo for their fig roundup. I received an email from Joe, the associate editor of Kitchen Daily wanting to know if it was ok to include my photo in their feature about figs. As you can imagine…
Read MoreFattoush Salad
I first made this salad 6 years ago and have enjoyed it many times since then…I never tire of its fresh, clean taste. Fattoush comes from the Levantine cuisine and makes wonderful use of stale or leftover pita bread. Full of nutrients and vitamins – a perfect salad to bring to a family function, picnic…
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