Comforting Mediterranean veggie bake
I always feel like I should be in a Mediterranean farmhouse kitchen when I make this rustic dish. It’s filled with warmth and flavor while
Hide-a-stash crackers
If there was an award for the best seed crackers, I am sure these savory little guys would be leading contenders. They are so full
Flash two-tomato quinoa
Using a tomato base to cook quinoa instead of water is a ridiculously easy way to change up the trendy grain and gives it a
Keeping-it-simple apple strawberry purée
Yep, it’s baby food, but when my 13-year old turning-into-a-foodie son earnestly told me this fruity purée was the best thing I’d made in ages (hmmm…),
Ode-to-autumn brown rice risotto
I love a good risotto. But I also like getting lots of fiber in my diet, so as much as I’ve poopooed quinoa and brown
Brilliant Asian slaw
There are two ways I could present this beauty. The first would be that it is an dazzling little appetizer or side salad that will
Lemon olive chicken tagine
Back in the early 1970s, my parents were living in Morocco where my mom, a curious and talented cook, discovered North African cuisine. She especially
Drool-worthy tahini chocolate espresso squares
The humble brownie is brought to great heights here. Luscious, creamy tahini and a shot of espresso give these delicious little chocolate squares an earthy
Smells-like-a-piece-of-heaven strawberry crumble
The wonderfully complex aroma that emanates from my oven when I make this summery crumble, is just out of this world. It’s quick, easy and
Fried rice Mamma-style
Stir fries are one of the best ways to recycle leftover rice. I make this particular recipe a lot because you can put any veg