Category: Easy

  • Orange Lentil Soup

    Orange Lentil Soup

    Orange lentil soup is the first thing that comes to mind when the weather turns cold after a long hot summer. This variety in my opinion is the most flavorful and has a smoother texture. As it cooks it breaks up and becomes mushy. It’s very popular in Mediterranean cuisine. It’s used in soups and during…

  • Creamy Coleslaw

    Creamy Coleslaw

    Crunchy, tangy and refreshing is how I can describe this creamy coleslaw salad. You can add other vegetables such as chopped celery, bean sprouts or cucumbers. This salad works great to take to a picnic, potluck, or as a buffet item when you’re entertaining.  Skill level: Easy Click here to view Slideshow, Share, & Comment…

  • Cauliflower Sweet Potato Coconut Curry

    Cauliflower Sweet Potato Coconut Curry

    The combination of flavors in this cauliflower sweet potato coconut curry is amazing. The ginger, garlic, coconut milk, and the spices blended together is heavenly. Both the cauliflower and the sweet potato soak up the flavor of the sauce. Serve it with a simple Basmati pilaf and make sure you have enough baguette to go…

  • Basmati Rice

    Basmati Rice

    This basmati rice recipe is quick and very easy to make. It always turns out great! It doesn’t take much time to make and goes great with any dish that you make. If you leave it on medium low heat after it’s fully cooked, it will develop a crust that’s delicious. Skill level: Easy Click…

  • Cream of Wheat & Coconut Pudding

    Cream of Wheat & Coconut Pudding

    Cream of Wheat & Coconut Pudding is a refreshing dessert after a spicy meal. Farina is combined with desiccated coconut and milk, with a hint of mastic gum for added flavoring and cooked till thick then poured into a mold. Syrup infused with orange blossom water is drizzled over and sprinkled with chopped unsalted pistachios. For…

  • Bok Choy Broccoli and Tofu Stir Fry

    Bok Choy Broccoli and Tofu Stir Fry

    Bok Choy Broccoli and Tofu Stir Fry is a recipe that was given to me by an asian lady selling produce at our local farmers market. It’s light, healthy and very easy to make. The oyster, hoisin and toasted sesame oil gives it a wonderful aroma. Make sure you prepare the ingredients in advance and have them…

  • Greek Orzo Feta Salad

    Greek Orzo Feta Salad

    Greek Orzo Feta Salad is simple and refreshing. During the summer months when the weather is hot and you don’t feel like cooking, make a bowl of this salad and see how fast it will vanish. Tomatoes are so plentiful during the summer season, and you’ll find many different varieties and colors available at the…

  • Pasta Salad

    Pasta Salad

    Pasta Salad with marinated artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, corn, peas, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives and pasta, combined with a balsamic mustard dressing is absolutely delicious. It tastes even better the next day. Best way to serve this salad is at room temperature, because you will really be able to taste the vegetables and the rich dressing.…

  • Blistered Padron Peppers

    Blistered Padron Peppers

    If you like to stroll at your local farmers market in the summer months, you may have noticed the different varieties of peppers that are available. These blistered pardon peppers make an amazing appetizer. Serve them next to your pizza, make some Margaritas, and invite your friends over for a Friday night get together. These…

  • Cucumber Tomato and Fresh Mint Salad

    Cucumber Tomato and Fresh Mint Salad

    Cucumber Tomato & Fresh Mint salad is easy, tangy and zesty. The vegetables combined with a lemon dressing is the type of salad you would whip together in no time. Cucumbers, tomatoes and mint are indigenous in the Mediterranean. You could go into someones backyard and most often the owner, full of pride, will show…