Pomegranate Salad Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants and good for your heart. This crisp, sweet and tangy salad is a good way to incorporate this ancient exotic fruit in your diet. Ingredients Salad 5 large handfuls baby mixed greens, especially baby arugula 1 small shallot, finely minced (about 1 tablespoon) 1 persian cucumber, finely […]
Spiced Butternut Squash Soup My absolute favorite squash! A good source of vitamin C, fiber, magnesium, and potassium butternut squash has yellow skin and orange fleshy pulp. When ripe it turns increasingly orange and sweeter in taste. The hardest part about making this soup is peeling and cutting the squash. Once you've accomplished that the […]
Asian Chicken Salad with Ginger Dressing This is a refreshing crisp and colorful salad with sesame flavored grilled chicken and a bright healthy dressing. There are no rules for the greens and vegetables in this salad. You can create your own medley of vegetables. Ingredients Salad 4-5 big handfuls of Mixed Greens 1 head Butter […]
Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Stew This spicy dish has a Southwestern flair. It is served over Mexican/Spanish red rice and topped with cheddar cheese. It resembles paella. Ingredients 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into 1 ½ inch pieces Kernels from 2 ears of corn 2 medium green bell peppers, seeded and sliced […]
Saffron Shrimp Soup This is a delicious first course or main course soup to serve. The saffron flavored broth combined with the shrimp and vegetables creates a beautiful presentation and lovely aroma. Ingredients 1 pound large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces 1 medium white onion, finely chopped 2 cloves […]
Mixed Greens Salad 3 Ways This is a quick and easy salad that I make often. The taste is wonderful all three ways. Tomatoes for a traditional salad, oranges for a refreshing sweet taste, and roasted beets for an earthy flavor. Ingredients 5 large handfuls of mixed greens 1 tablespoon shallot or red onion, very […]
When I see something that looks delicious I have to make it, even if I’ve never tasted it. Risky, I know. This was my experience with Cioppino. I was hosting a dinner and decided to make the seafood soup dish that attracted my attention at some of my favorite restaurants. The name Cioppino comes from […]
This tasty and colorful salad is a great accompaniment a Mexican style themed meal.
This salad was inspired when I had few ingredients in my kitchen one day. I serve it with soft boiled eggs on the side for breakfast/brunch. It would also make a great side salad next to a steak or lamb dinner.