Cauliflower, a pretty cruciferous vegetable, (part of the Brassica oleracea family), that looks like a flower is also very good for you. But don’t let its’ pretty looks fool you, its’ bad-ass good for you! With its’ high level of anti-inflammatory compounds, rich supply of health-promoting phytochemicals, and ability to ward off many cancers, heart…
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Chicken, Watermelon and Goat Cheese Salad
Nothing like a beautiful, colorful and tasty summer salad to enjoy on this sunny 82 degree New York City day! I feel very fortunate not only to live in one of the greatest cities in the world, but to also enjoy a lovely home that allows me to dine on a beautifully landscaped roof top…
Almond Meal Crusted Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata is one of my absolute favorite chicken dishes. It has so much flavor from so little ingredients and all you really need to serve with this is a side salad for a healthy, quick and delicious meal! This dish calls for cooking with white wine and butter, two ingredients that would make anything…
Cellentani with Squash, Chiles and Walnuts
Tired of this grey and gloomy, January weather? Me too! So how about a cheery, orange meal to brighten your day! Most people like to incorporate”no meat” into their Monday meals as “Meatless Monday” but I want to to make this “Cheery and colorful Monday”. An added plus if you do not want to consume…
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…
Whole Wheat Penne Pasta with Walnut Pesto
Today is another gorgeous, warm day in NYC, so to keep it light but still packed with delicious flavors I prepared a whole wheat penne rigatoni pasta with a walnut pesto. For a different twist to the usual pesto made with pine nuts, I used walnuts. I love walnuts. Not only are they delicious but…
Banana Walnut Bread
Whenever I have bananas that have become too ripe I decide that it’s a good time to put them to use and make a tasty #Banana #Walnut #bread. Banana bread is a great treat to make and give to your friends or just to make and have for yourself at home. You can slice it…
Yvette's Gourmet Kitchen 