Another Fast, Fresh & Easy dish for Sunday and Meatless Monday. We love to cook and eat good food, but some of us don’t like spending all of our weekend in the kitchen, right? I’m working on a whole peck of pepper recipes inspired by The Great Pepper Cookbook, by Melissa’s Produce, so check back […]
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Baby Bok Choy Risotto
Inspired by Lidia Bastianich’s “Waste Not, Want Not” Lettuce Risotto where she uses the outer leaves of salad greens that would normally be thrown out (or composted) to make a beautiful creamy risotto, today’s recipe is yet another way to enjoy tender baby bok choy. Like Lidia, I hate wasting food and feel a great […]
Japanese Potato Salad
At your next barbecue, picnic, or pool party, change up the requisite potato salad with a fluffy Japanese Potato Salad recipe dotted with colorful, diced fresh vegetables mixed with sweet, tangy Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise. Mom’s Japanese Potato Salad Nearly all Americans of European descent grew up eating cured ham at the family Easter celebration. We […]
Spicy Middle Eastern Roasted Potatoes {Batata Harra}
Spice up your favorite roasted potatoes with a Middle Eastern twist for an exotic addition to breakfast, brunch, or meze spread. Not for the meek of palate this dish is meant to be spicy -with both harissa and red chile flakes, no sriracha or hot sauce is needed! Batata harra (spicy potatoes) is a Lebanese and Syrian […]
Mexican Potato Beer Cheese Soup with Poblano Crema
A modern twist on Caldo de Queso con Papas is the second in my Potatoes Around The World recipe series for the Idaho Potato Commission. And a mighty fine, comforting soup it is. With a swirl of poblano crema, its touch of smoky green heat was just the ticket for St. Paddy’s Day, too. I […]
Potatoes Around the World: African Potato and Cauliflower Stew
Potatoes around the world – that’s what we’re talking about! Yes, everyone’s doing St. Patrick’s Day potato recipes and green drinks and, if you’re lookin’ for some of that, check out my twist on Guinness Beef Stew or super easy Potato Leek Soup and gorgeous photos of our trip to the Emerald Isle. We always […]
Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Muffins {Low Carb, Gluten Free}
Finally, a macaroni and cheese recipe that is not only gluten free, but lower in carbs, calories, and fat – yet, still satisfies your inner craving with all its cheesy goodness and crunchy crumblies. The low carb secret is in the cauliflower – half gluten free pasta and half roasted cauliflower, which adds nutritional value […]
Chinese Long Beans and Cashews with “Not Ketchup” Smoky Date Sauce
Have you ever cooked with Chinese Long Beans instead of regular green beans? They are actually part of the same plant family as the black-eyed pea, but look more like very long green beans and hold up better under high heat, making them perfect for stir fries. You can buy Chinese Long Beans in Asian […]
Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Mozzarella
Eggplant: Love It or Leave It? Which eggplant camp are you in? I love eggplant, but I know many people don’t share my enthusiasm for this stunning purple nightshade. Most objections to eggplant are usually about texture or bitterness. But when eggplant is treated right, it’s creamy and earthy—a superstar in dips as well as […]
Super Bowl Party: 7-Layer Mediterranean Dip
I’m late to the party and it has a lot to do with the Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) and Super Bowl falling on the same weekend. Considering we were just in Shanghai, it seemed more pertinent (and interesting) especially since hub’s team, the New England Patriots, put up a good fight but eventually […]