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BROWN RICE PASTA WITH CHORIZO, ZUCCHINI & GARLIC SCAPES IN TOMATO SAUCE
Brown rice pasta is a good substitution if you are going for a gluten free meal. It has a very similar feel to normal wheat pasta. This recipe was created to find a use for scraps in my refrigerator,...
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ZUCCHINI, SWEET POTATO & LEEK FRITTERS
Zucchinis are in season right now and will be for another month. Celebrate the zucchini season by making delicious fritters. I added sweet potato in the mix, as they are healthier than white potatoes...
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BASIC DOUGH RECIPE FOR GRILLED PIZZAS & FLATBREADS
I stumbled across a book by Craig W. Priebe called “Grilled Pizzas & Piadinas”. It has beautiful pictures, easy-to-understand instructions, and delightful recipes. His instructions are very...
View ArticleHEALTHY VIETNAMESE CABBAGE SALAD SERVED WITH NUOC MAM CHAM
This salad is one of my favorites from the Vietnamese cuisine. It is fresh, easy to make and a little addicting. The flavors of salt, sweet and sour combine in such a wonderful way that if you are not...
View ArticleSPONGY CARROT CAKE with caramelized crust
This carrot cake is amazingly good – spongy and very flavorful. A simple recipe, but a little bit more fancy than a traditional cake. It comes out with a crispy sugar caramelized crust that is so good...
View ArticleSPINACH AND WHOLE WHEAT ORZO SALAD
With summer here, I have been trending towards preparing a lot of healthy dishes. The following is a great adaption to a healthy and delightful summer salad adapted from Self Magazine, which is all...
View ArticleMUSHROOM FARRO SALAD WITH THYME AND HAZELNUTS
Farro is a gluten-free wheat grain originating from Egypt, and often considered to be a superfood for its high levels of protein and vitamin B. The slightly chewy and crunchy texture makes it a great...
View ArticleHow to eat CACAO NIBS
You might not have heard about cacao nibs before, but they are trending in the stores right now because they are very healthy superfood. ‘Nibs’ are essentially the smaller broken up fragments of whole...
View ArticleROASTED FRENCHED RACK OF LAMB
Last weekend my husband and I threw a dinner party for 8 of our friends. I wanted to make some healthy side dishes to complement savory lamb chops. It was a success – the lamb chops came out perfectly...
View ArticleNATURAL STRAWBERRY BASIL MARGARITAS
This margarita is a hit and a kick-starter to any summer party. It is easy to make and beautiful to look at. It is darn tasty for a hot summer day. I adapted this recipe from Nancy Mitchell, on...
View ArticleCHOCOLATE TART WITH MASCARPONE CREAM & FRESH BERRIES
Here is an easy dessert recipe that will impress your friends. CRUST INGREDIENTS (makes 8 small (3 ½”) or 1 standard pie size): 2 cups / 475 ml almond flour 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (sifted) 4...
View ArticleBREAKFAST FLATBREAD WITH HARISSA YOGURT SAUCE
This delicious flatbread dish is an aesthetic and different brunch option. It successfully combines a diverse range of flavors including spicy, salty, bitter and sweet. FLATBREAD INGREDIENTS (Makes two...
View ArticleNATURAL HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING
This is easy enough to make, so why not make a little jar full instead of buying store-bought seasoning that is filled with sodium and artificial ingredients? You can use this seasoning for almost...
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FRESH CORN TACOS
Corn is in season now so take advantage of it while the flavors and juiciness are at their prime. This recipe was inspired by my husband’s love for all foods that can be wrapped up to eat. This dish is...
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CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKIES
I came up with the name ‘cakies’ after creating a new recipe for cookies that were thicker in size than conventional cookies. My husband is a big cookie eater and I am more of a cake eater, so...
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MiXED BEAN & MUSHROOM SALAD
One of my favorite weekend pastimes is exploring the local farmers market in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. There has been no better way for me to discover a world of produce out there that I didn’t know...
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SODA CHANH WITH MINT
Nuoc chanh (also known as ‘limeade’) is one of the most popular drinks in Vietnam, and is a refreshing way to cool down in the summer heat. My mom would make this any time when I had a sore throat...
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CANNELLINI BEAN BRUSCHETTA
A lot of my inspirations come from simply trying new foods while eating out. I had a cannellini bean dip similar to the one here at Supper restaurant, which is a nice Italian option in in Manhattan’s...
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ARUGULA SALAD WITH FENNEL, PEARS & FIGS
I love a good fennel salad, and this recipe is simple and amazing. Fennel and mint are the perfect way to give a salad a light and fresh taste, and the figs are addicting. SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1 fennel...
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김치볶음밥 – KIMCHI FRIED RICE (kimchi bokkeumbap)
I clearly remember my first time eating kimchi. I was backpacking in Vietnam in 2004 and had never heard about kimchi, or for that matter even tried Korean food. My first thought was: why would anybody...
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