4th of July Recipe Ideas
I still can't believe it's July already! It seems like it was just that horrible winter we were having in NY a few months ago! Well I am…
A Recipe from the Titanic – Vegetable Marrow Farci
This is another recipe in my series, “History through Food”. After you read this article and get the recipe, head on over to my other article in…
Artichoke Soup (Zuppa di Carciofi) from Cicciotti’s Kitchen
Artichoke Soup I was recently sent 3 cookbooks from Chef's Press, Inc. for review. I will begin my series of reviews…
Asian Veggie Stir Fry
I am always saying "Eat Foods with Lots of Color" Even my banner above says it! 🙂 I just love fresh vegetables as they are lovely to look at,…
Baigan Ka Bharta (Indian Eggplant)
To keep up with the Indian theme, here is a recipe for Indian Eggplant and it went perfectly with my Tandoori Tilapia and Curried Potatoes.Baigan…
Baked Portobello Mushrooms with a Warm Quinoa Salad
Baked Portobello Mushrooms with a Warm Quinoa Salad The other day I bought Portobello mushrooms when I was out shopping. They…
Black Bean Curry
When I think of black beans, I usually think of Mexican or some sort of Latin food but they are a wonderful ingredient with Indian flavors…
Broccoli Kugel
For those of you who are wondering what Kugel means, it’s a German word, coming from Middle High German, meaning “sphere, globe, and ball". The…
Broccoli Rice Casserole
Are you looking for an amazingly simple side dish where everything goes in ONE casserole dish and all you have to do is add all the ingredients…
Cowboy Corn and Bean Salad
Cowboy Corn and Bean Salad is a great side dish that goes with all sorts of different main courses and is really easy to make. You can use…
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Imagine a Creamy Butternut Squash Soup without any cream or milk! Well this one is it! My Butternut Squash Soup is so creamy you would think…
Creamy Carrot and Ginger Soup
I don't normally eat soup in the summer but this soup sounded delicious. It's perfect for any time of year especially the fall.Creamy Carrot and…
Curried Rice and Pea Salad
Are you looking for a perfect, easy and delicious side dish? My Curried Rice and Pea Salad is the answer. It's the perfect side dish that…
Delicious Lebanese Moussaka
Lebanese Moussaka? Hmmm, I never knew that there was such thing. When I hear the word “Moussaka”, I imagine a Greek dish made with…
Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves) Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves) as they are called around Greece and Turkey are wonderful little treats.…
Easy Guacamole
Guacamole is one of my favorite foods. I can actually sit and eat it plain with a spoon that is how much I love it. Avocados are very healthy…
Eggplant Meatballs
I was looking through this month’s issue of the Food Network magazine and came across something called Eggplant Meatballs. These immediately…
Eggplant Parmesan Wedges, The New Tra-Dish from Ragú
I recently applied for a challenge from Ragú. The challenge is that we have to put our own spin on a Classic Ragú recipe, or as they like to…
Eggplant Stackers
Eggplant Stackers Do you love eggplant? I absolutely love it!! I think it's probably my most favorite vegetable. Eggplant is so versatile…
Foods Eaten by the Jews During the Spanish Inquisition
This recipe is a bit different than my other ones, it is an historical recipe. Have you ever wondered what "foods were eaten by the Jews During the…
Greek Salad
I recently was sent a copy of a book called Hadia's Lebanese Style Recipes from my friend Hadia of Hadia's Lebanese Cuisine. You can read my…
Horseradish Mustard Macaroni Salad
Horseradish Mustard Macaroni Salad combines the flavors of horseradish and mustard as it will give it that really nice bite! If you like it a…
Israeli Salad
Some say an Israeli Salad is the national dish of Israel, although this salad can be found in most of the Middle East and Turkey but each country has…
Lebanese Herb Salad
My friend and fellow food blogger Hadia of Hadia's Lebanese Cuisine has the most amazing looking Tabbouleh Salad on her page. Every time I see…
Lemon and Herb Quinoa Salad
Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wa). It has ancient origins in South America dating back over 5000 years to the lost Inca civilization. Quinoa is very…
Lemon, Chickpea & Cucumber Salad
I was sent a cookbook for review called "The Bengali Five Spice Chronicles, Exploring the Cuisine of Eastern India" by Rinku Bhattacharya The…
Lentil Sweet Potato Soup
The autumn is not only my favorite time of year because of all the colors, my cozy sweaters and my boots, but it’s also the start of soup weather…
Lime Asparagus
Hopefully Spring will be arriving soon and to remind us all of Spring, nothing can be better than some beautiful green asparagus. …
Low Fat Eggplant Parmesan
I love eggplant any type of way but I think my favorite is Eggplant Parmesan. The problem with that is that it is so very fattening as it's…
Matbucha
Today we are going to explore the flavors of North African cuisine. Matbucha, pronounced (Mott-Boo-Chah), from the Arabic, maṭbūkhah,…
Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Grilled Vegetables
On Father's Day we were having my BBQ Burger with Chipotle Mayonnaise and I wanted to make a nice side dish to go along with it. I…
Mediterranean Quinoa
Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah) is a grain that originates in South America. Quinoa is very healthy as it contains lots of protein and…
Mediterranean Style String Beans (Loubia Bzeit)
I bring you yet another one of Hadia’s wonderful recipes from her book. You can read my review here. If you love your vegetables, and…
Mixed Bean Salad Spoons
I recently bought myself these adorable little appetizer spoons and I was thinking what could I put on them. Well I came up with the idea of…
Mixed Bean Soup
There is nothing like a hearty bowl of soup on a cold winter's day! I just love soup so much and eat it many times during the winter.…
Mixed Greens with Hoisin Sesame Vinaigrette
I was looking for an Asian salad dressing and I found this one in the new issue of Cooking Light magazine. It looked really delicious and…
Orange Broccoli
It's no secret that I love my fresh vegetables and broccoli is definitely a big favorite of mine. I can basically eat it any way, including steamed,…
Orange Honey Glazed Carrots
Orange Honey Glazed Carrots As many of you know, I absolutely love my fresh veggies and my motto is "Eat Foods with Lots…
Pumpkin Puree
Have you ever wanted to make your own pumpkin puree from scratch but didn't know how to or were afraid? Well, not only is my Pumpkin Puree really…
Quinoa with Butternut Squash Puree and Caramelized Onions
Have you ever wanted to make a recipe and then you made a mistake, but you somehow fixed it, and it turned out to be fantastic? Well, that is…
Roasted Root Vegetables
I love vegetables and roasting them caramelizes them and brings out their natural sugars for that delicious sweetness. I used butternut squash,…
Roasted Vegetables
This is a very easy dish to make and it's so healthy. You can basically use any veggies that you have on hand. I used mushrooms, summer squash,…
Sargento Caprese Skewers
Sargento Caprese Skewers Tis the Season! Many of you will be entertaining family and friends this holiday season. Have you…
Sauteed Cumin Potatoes
I was recently sent a cookbook entitled "Easy Recipes for the Hurry Home Cook, Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cooking" by Shubhra Ramineni which I will…
Sauteed String Beans with Bacon
I have been trying to come up with interesting ways to make vegetables so my family will eat them. Let's face it, plain steamed veggies are…
Shirazi Salad
Shirazi Salad, a totally amazing vegetable salad. A few weeks ago my husband and I went to a Persian restaurant for dinner and we ordered the Shirazi…
Southwest Quinoa Salad
I had some left over cooked quinoa to use up so I decided to make a Southwest Quinoa salad with it. I added canned chickpeas and tomatoes to make…
Spinach and Caramelized Onion Matzo Brei
A matzo brei is the Passover version of a pancake, omelette or scrambled eggs. It can be even sweet or savory. I like mine most ways but…
Split Pea and Sauteed Vegetable Soup
I love split pea soup. I find it to be such a hearty perfect soup for the winter. I wanted to make it a bit different though so I was…
Sriracha Potato Salad
I love trying to come up with different variations of foods and since I love Sriracha sauce and potato salad, I thought coming up with a recipe for…
Stuffed Shells with Spinach
Stuffed Shells with Spinach Stuffed Shells with Spinach is a definite comfort food! The ooey gooey delicious cheese, the soft pasta shells,…
Summer Squash Spaghetti made with the Spiralizer
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post written by me and I was provided with the Spiralizer for review. All opinions are 100% my…
Swiss Chard and Potatoes
Swiss chard is a very healthy vegetable that comes in different colors. Today I am using the green but you can get chard where the stems can be…
Szechuan Tofu
When my husband asked me if I could make something with Tofu, I thought it an odd request. Not that there is anything wrong with Tofu, but he…
Tabbouleh
Known as “The Mother of all Lebanese Salads”, as they say in Lebanon! *The word Tabbouleh is derived from the Arabic word, “tabil”, which…
Thai Red Curry Corn and Scallion Pancakes
I love thai red curry paste. I feel it gives a nice zippyness and flavor to any food. For those of you who are afraid of heat, don't be.…
Tri Color Salad
My motto is "Eat Foods with Lots of Colors" so if you are looking for a really simple salad, this Tri Color Salad is…
Vegetarian Stuffed Pepper Soup
Just when I thought soup weather has arrived here in NY, it has now gotten quite warm again, but you know what, that’s ok because I am going to…
Veggie Curry
As many of my readers know, I love Indian food and vegetables so why not combine the two for a wonderful healthy dish. You can basically put in…
Warm Quinoa Salad
Warm Quinoa Salad Have you ever had quinoa? If you haven't, you really need to try this Warm Quinoa Salad. Let me first explain to you what…
Yellow Squash Curry
One of the best things about curry is that you can make them so many different ways. Since I love vegetables and promote "eating foods with…
Zucchini and Caramelized Onion Quiche
I found this recipe for Zucchini and Caramelized Onion Quiche in this months issue of Cooking Light magazine and from the picture it just looked…
Zucchini and Scallion Pancakes
Since I have been on Weight Watchers I have been eating lots of vegetables. It's a good thing that I love my veggies...LOL!!! I was looking for a…
Zucchini Boats
I had some zucchini that I wanted to use up so rather than just grilling them, I decided to make zucchini boats. I think they are much more…
Zucchini Cupcakes with Greek Yogurt Frosting
I really don't bake very often but when I saw these Zucchini Cupcakes with Greek Yogurt Frosting in a special publication of Better Homes and Gardens…
Zucchini Pie
My sister in law gave me a huge zucchini from her garden. It is the size of a small baseball bat as you can see from the picture below! I have…
Zucchini Scallion Pancakes
When I saw these Zucchini Scallion Pancakes on The Lemon Bowl I knew that I had to make them. They looked absolutely amazing and they…
