31 Saturday Jul 2021
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If you’re like me a Stress Free 5 Minute Blender Hollandaise Sauce recipe grabs your attention.
I’m here to tell you it’s 100% true.
Start to finish you’ll be pouring Hollandaise over poached eggs or steamed asparagus or baked salmon in mere minutes.
And there are only 3 main ingredients! Life is good!
07 Monday Jun 2021
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I’m now putting Roasted Golden Beet Hummus in my rotation! It is absolutely delicious as a dip, but wait until you try it as a sandwich spread!!
Oh my!
Roasted Beets are such a treat for me. While I love traditional red beets, when I find the golden variety I feel special.
Their sweet earthy flavor makes them the perfect salad topper, veggie burger binder, savory soup enhancer, and super creamy dip ingredient.
17 Saturday Apr 2021
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, international, love to cook, vegetarian
Falafel.
They are bright and green and filled with fresh herbs.
A crispy exterior with a tender moist center makes them irresistible and comfortable and oh so delicious.
These chickpea and herb fritters are a staple dish in many parts of the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East.
16 Friday Apr 2021
These colorful fresh ingredients and bright flavors are precisely what makes Jerusalem Salad so special.
This chopped salad is packed with simple, healthy ingredients that are readily available year-round.
15 Thursday Apr 2021
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, snacks, vegetarian
Easy Baba Ghanoush is a wonderful middle eastern eggplant dip that’s rich flavor and creamy texture will delight your taste buds.
Trust me on this one. You do not have to slave in the kitchen, or order take-out, to be able to enjoy this creamy dreamy eggplant dip at home.
After oven roasting the eggplant, this recipe requires less than 10 minutes of hands on time.
Hand me a pita…I’m going in!
13 Tuesday Apr 2021
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook, Mediterranean, salads, side dishes
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cilantro, cucumber, fresh mint, fresh parsley, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, scallion, tomatoes
I wanted to make a gluten free version of Tabbouleh so included Quinoa! It’s perfect!
There’s something about Spring that makes me crave bright green flavors!
Which generally means I’m incorporating as many fresh herbs as possible.
Tomorrow I am making Falafel which I’m going to serve on a great big board with lots of tiny bowls of other levantine favorites like hummus, Jerusalem salad, baba ghanoush, marinated olives and feta, and this gorgeous Quinoa Tabbouleh.
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Posted in adventures in chocolate, cocktails & coffees, desserts, love to cook, sauces, vegetarian
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Fresh Raspberry Purée or Raspberry Coulis is such a lovely way to add a finishing touch to a dessert.
Or elevate a bowl of ice cream.
Or swirl into a frozen cocktail.
17 Wednesday Mar 2021
Posted in gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, low-carb, soups, stews, chili, vegetarian
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asparagus, basil pesto, carrots, celery, cumin, ditalini pasta, fennel, fresh ginger, kale, leeks, lemon juice, onion, parsley, spinach, vegetable broth, zucchini
Spring Thyme Green Minestrone Soup.
When I looked into the eyes of my beautiful new fridge I saw shelves and drawers overflowing with ingredients that begged for a chance to play nicely together.
The result of nonstop cooking for a week straight.
Have you seen our March Meatball Madness posts??!
When I studied the contents it became blatantly obvious that my fridge and my well-being needed a big pot of soup!
23 Saturday Jan 2021
Posted in dressings & marinades, herbs, oils & spices, love to cook
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champagne vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, garlic, lemon juice, lemony thyme, shallot
Lemony Thyme Vinaigrette is of course loaded with fresh herbs, freshly squeezed lemon juice, some wonderful aromatics and a nice quality extra virgin olive oil.
Homemade vinaigrettes are so versatile.
And delicious.
With oil and vinegar as your base, the flavor pairings are endless.
15 Friday Jan 2021
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, snacks
Hands down this Smoky Sweet Potato Hummus has become my go-to snack. It’s the right mix of savory-slightly sweet that when paired with crispy chips or veggie sticks I dare say is the perfect snack!
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