Red Cabbage Potato & Sausage Soup

Today I visited the Union Square Farmers’ Market for a recipe inspiration. There were so many beautiful, colorful fruits and vegetables that I was mesmerized to purchase about $30 worth of vegetables. I have to say I will be preparing soups for the next few days! But that’s great, because I love soup and with…

It’s “Frites” Week (French Fries)

  It’s “Frites” week. So what are frites?Well, they are  French fries in French, meaning, these delicious potatoes are fried. But I will show you how to make delicious  “Frites” style potatoes that are baked and seasoned just right that you won’t miss your fried potatoes. Really. Trying to cut back on calories and saturated…

Barbecue Pork Spare Ribs

My blog has mainly quick and easy recipes, but today I am going with slow cooked and easy. It’s the weekend, and according to the weatherman, we are expecting snow. So why not take advantage of the indoor time and make the house smell like heaven! Barbecue spare ribs cooked indoors smell terrific and taste…

Baked Vegetable Chips

The essential ingredients. All organic, red and orange beets, golden and purple potatoes. Finished Beauties We all love chips, but let’s face it, no one can not eat just one. But with all of the saturated fat, preservatives and high salt content,  those chips settle onto our belly and hips. So, in order to still…

Cornish Hen

A beautiful cornish hen consists of tender, succulent light meat that is conveniently sized for single servings resembles a  miniature roasting chicken, which it basically is. When baked it is  so moist and tender and full of flavor. I baked this hen in a preheated 450 degree oven for 50 minutes with some organic whole…

Surf “N” Turf

Who says you need lobster to create a “surf and turf” meal? Basically you need a “land and sea”, so I used a fillet and shrimp. So flavorful and not expensive. I just seasoned the steak and shrimp  with some  salt, pepper and  garlic, served it with some purple mashed potatoes, sauteed mushrooms and a…

Sesame Seared Tuna with Oven Roasted Potatoes, Olives and Tomatoes

Sesame Seared Tuna with Oven  Roasted Potatoes , Olives and Tomatoes   I enjoy sesame seared seafood especially tuna. It creates this crisp, crunchy taste while still  allowing  for a rare cooked  tuna. Pair this with some  oven roasted potatoes, sweet onions and tomatoes and you will be completely satisfied. Not only is this a tasty meal…

Chicken with Farmers Market Veggies!

Tonight’s’ dinner consisted of a beautiful medley of my farmers market veggies that I purchased today and some chicken thighs. This dish got its beautiful color from the purple, red and white peppers, purple and red potatoes and some deep rich red and orange tomatoes.