Lamb, a traditional springtime meat, eaten mainly on Easter, although enjoyed throughout the year is being serving this evening in a very fresh and healthy way. Lamb is an elevated flavor of meat that contains plenty of omega-3 from mainly being grass-fed, vitamin B, iron, selenium and zinc and can be prepared in so many…
Tag: Garlic
Springtime Asparagus
Spring is finally here! Let’s celebrate with some beautiful floral looking asparagus. Asparagus is a wonderful, unique tasting vegetable that needs little work to get to the table to enjoy. It comes in three different stalk sizes, thick, medium and pencil thin. The medium is the most commonly found, but all three are just as…
Bruschetta
Bruschetta, a classic Italian antipasta consisting of grilled bread rubbed with fresh garlic and topped with drizzled olive oil, tomato and fresh basil. Bruschetta toppings are endless depending on your tastes; mashed fava beans, various meats and cheeses or a combination of all, either way it is very delicious and quick to prepare. Also a…
Avocado Salsa Verde
Avocado Salsa Verde
It’s Calamari Season!!!!
It’s one of my favorite food times of the year-calamari season! I absolutely love this delicious seafood creature. Calamari is the Italian word for “squid” and is commonly used to describe a number of dishes that feature this sea animal. On its own, squid is typically a very healthful food. It is low in…
Ground Turkey with Butternut Squash and Penne Pasta
This is butternut squash season, so please do enjoy! This tasty, sweet, colorful and healthy squash is in abundance this time of the year. Just walk into any grocery store or Farmers market and there is squash everywhere. How can one resist these beautiful and tasty veggies? Butternut squash is packed with so many nutrients…
Shrimp Crostino with Avocado Spread
Are you craving a satisfying treat that is light in calories but full of summer flavor? I know I was. I also did not want to hang out over a hot stove for a long time. Too many things to do and to many places to go to! This lovely and colorful meal is ready…
Broccolette with Garlic
Broccolette. No that is not a misspelling, it’s an actual delicious vegetable that is a cross between broccoli and the Chinese kale called gai lan, also known as broccolini. Broccolette has a sweeter and milder taste than broccoli, so it may be easier to get someone to eat their greens. This pretty vegetable not only makes…
Fava Bean Crostini
It’s the summer, a time to entertain, eat, drink, swim, sunbathe, vacation and be very happy. And let’s face it, eating great food makes most people very happy! If you enjoy strolling through the farmers market like me, always looking for some interesting and delicious vegetables, then I am sure you have also come across…
New York Strip Steak with Rosemary Garlic Butter
New York strip steak is so effortless to prepare. It has such great taste that you only need a few ingredients to make it “melt in your mouth” delicious! There is much controversy about eating red meat, although as with everything else, in moderation, actually it is good for you. A 3 ounce (85 grams…
My Own Happy Meal!
Today in New York City we are getting ready for a huge snow storm, about 2 feet. To me, having lived in different parts of the world and the USA, 2 feet is not the end of the world, just a typical winter storm. But, since we are told to stay indoors until possibly Wednesday,…
Beef Tenderloin with Portabello Mushrooms served on a bed of Arugula
This post is for all of my friends who have requested a “Meat” meal. This one is about as “meaty” as I can think of, and delicious! I enjoy beef tenderloin the most. It has delicious flavor and is very tender. You really don’t need to eat a whole lot because it is so satisfying….
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