Crepes

One of my favorite desserts while I was studying French in Paris during ancient times was crêpes. They were just light enough to top off a meal. After eating at one of the endless choices of restaurants in the Quartier Latin, I’d stop by an outdoor crêpe vendor for a freshly made crêpe on my [...]

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Mango Curry Quinoa

Mango Curry Quinoa is an end of summer treat. It’s my last chance to savor a juicy organic mango (Fair Trade, of course!) and  a sweet red bell pepper— before autumn’s harvest of root vegetables and hardier meals. It’s a great meal to transition into the fall. It’s light enough for these lingering warm days [...]

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Salmon Japonais

Salmon Japonais is inspired by a salmon dish my family and I experienced during our recent visit to Chicago’s Japonais, an up-scale, sophisticated, yet comfortable Japanese Restaurant. Each dish was a work of art.
We loved it so much that we ate there during our first night and again during our last evening. On both occasions, [...]

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Gazpacho Soup

From the land of sun drenched summers, where sunlight bathes every object and colors vibrate comes Gazpacho Soup.
It was during one of my walks through the streets of Barcelona, Spain that I came upon this chilled soup at a local Spanish restaurant made with farm fresh vegetables. After my first spoonful, I knew I had [...]

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Mediterranean Tempeh

Mediterranean Tempeh is an economical dish that’s made with tempeh, a staple of Indonesian cuisine for centuries. It is a cultured food made with soybeans. It is cultured like cheese, yogurt, miso, and sauerkraut. Because the soybeans have been culture, the proteins are predigested and the B vitamins are increased. It is high in protein [...]

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Stuffed Portobello Mushroom

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms is a dish full of contrasts. It’s beefy, yet meatless; crunchy, yet velvety smooth; and sweet, yet savory.
This delicious dish is quick and economical as well as versatile. It can be served as the main dish with a side of vegetables or a grain, or on a whole grain bun, or cut [...]

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Curry Chicken Salad

Curry Chicken Salad is a refreshing and light salad that’s full of surprises. The spiciness of the curry is dispersed by the burst of sweetness from the crunchy, organic red grapes but only briefly. As the curry continues lingering on each morsel of moist chicken and crunchy celery, your taste buds will be surprised again [...]

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Let Them Eat Cake!

Let Them Eat Cake! Yes, you read it right. Do you know anyone who by-passes breakfast even though it’s considered the most important meal of the day? Well, let them eat cake! This recipe made with soaked quinoa is high in protein, fiber, and nutrients to last through the morning.
While I was making a batch [...]

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Cheddar Jalapeño Eggs

cheddar jalapeño eggs

Cheddar Jalapeño Eggs is a simple, quick, and inexpensive dish that can be served as breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as a nutritious snack. It can be eaten hot or cold. The creamy cheddar cheese and eggs with just enough kick from the jalapeño peppers will a definite crowd-pleaser as it has [...]

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Mama’s Magic Muffins

There’s a reason why these muffins are called Mama’s Magic Muffins. Every time I make them, they disappear. They’re gobbled up by my family members as soon as they’re out of the oven. Well, as soon as they’ve cooled off.
These moist, light muffins are packed with nutrition. They’re made with soaked organic, high in protein [...]

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