It’s the weekend, a time to kick back and relax. Enjoy some good food, visit with friends and family, go to a kids weekend game or just stay home and relax. When I think of weekend food, I think either barbecue or Buffalo chicken wings. The problem though with Buffalo chicken wings is that they…
Category: Brunch
Gazpacho Soup
With the temperatures soaring and the humidity very high, no one wants to turn up any type of heat in the kitchen. No worries, you don’t have to! You can still prepare a healthy meal, packed with vitamins, nutrients and anti-oxidants in no time and without any heat! Just prepare this delicious Gazpacho soup…
Decadent, Moist, Dark, Chocolate, Fig Cake
The title says it all! Wow, this is one of the best cakes I believe I ever baked. But, you only need a small piece because it is so rich and moist and, delicioso! Just dust some powdered sugar on top, serve it with either milk, coffee, tea or even a nice glass of red…
Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp With Watermelon And Basil
It’s in the high 80’s and you don’t really feel like cooking anything that will create much heat in the kitchen but you still want something nutritious, and great tasting. Hmm, what shall you make? How about some prosciutto (Italian ham)wrapped shrimp served with a cool and refreshing watermelon and basil? You get both savory…
Coconut Lime Shrimp
Are you in the mood for something tasty, quick and delicious and that brings you back to a tropical island? How about some coconut, lime shrimp? This is such an easy and satisfying dish to prepare as either your main meal or as an appetizer. Just drizzle your shrimp with some fresh lime juice,…
Hummus
Whether you live in the Middle East or in the USA, fresh hummus is a delicious appetizer you can really enjoy. The flavors of the fresh ingredients combined in this smooth and creamy paste just melt in your mouth ! Fresh hummus can be prepared into so many different varieties that are endless, although…
Refreshing Cucumber Hummus Hors D’oeuvres
This is such an easy treat to prepare and fun to make with children. Since cucumbers are packed with water and electrolytes, this is also very refreshing. Did you know that cucumbers are packed with minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and calcium? These minerals help our bodies regulate the sodium in our bodies, aid…
Nasturtium, The beautiful, edible flower
It always brings me great joy when I go to the farmers market and come back with a new and beautiful find. Today I came across a beautiful flower, the Nasturtium, an edible flower. This flower adds such great beauty to any meal. It’s full of color and adds a peppery punch that is…
Organic, Herbal Teas
Rose Tea Chamomile Tea Recently, I attended a “Holistic Bazaar” in Brooklyn, hosted by my friend and founder, Naini Nakagawa, of http://www.matchmyspirit.com There were vendors showcasing and demonstrating their holistic businesses, everything from Reiki, massages, essential oils to one of my favorite, organic teas. I have always enjoyed drinking tea. Ever since I was a…
Croissant with Ham, Swiss Cheese, English Cucumber and Organic Pea Shoots
I normally do not eat sandwiches, but when I do, I enjoy making them with a buttery croissant. They are so moist, tender and flaky, who couldn’t resist? So to counter the calories, I made it with a slice of cooked ham, some delicious Swiss cheese, English cucumber and for that crunch, organic pea shoots….
Matzo Ball Chicken Vegetable Soup
Passover, a high holiday in the Jewish faith that brings friends and family together to remember old traditions and history. A time to gather around the table and celebrate food and its meaning. Matzo ball soup is one of those “meaning” soups, made with matzo meal, an unleavened bread. This originated during the Jewish exodus…
Bruschetta
Every time I make Bruschetta, it reminds me of Positano, Spring, fresh, blooming flowers, a warm breeze and a lazy afternoon. That’s what beautiful food does, it just takes me away to some beautiful, relaxing place. (In my mind, that is). These are such delicious complimentary flavors, extra virgin olive oil, aged Parmesan Cheese, fresh,…
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