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Looks like I’ve been appreciating many things green this week! Gotham Green vegan pesto is delicious and helps me keep our cheese intake in check. My husband and I may have eaten a little too much cheese at the beginning of the pandemic, which blood test results confirmed! Secondly, Omsom yuzu misoyaki is a great […]
I made my Tomato & Cumin Tofu Scramble twice in one day as requested by my sister. It’s very easy to prepare, simply flavored with tomato sauce, ground cumin, and fresh cilantro. You might want to keep tomato sauce handy for this and other recipes, frozen in an ice cube tray. Serve with rice or […]
Meatloaf is often made of beef, veal, and/or pork, but I always make meatloaf with extra lean turkey. Contrary to what some people believe, a meatloaf made with super lean meat can be tasty and moist! Moist Turkey Meatloaf Serves 6 1 Tbsp. canola oil plus more for greasing pan 4 carrots, chopped (about 8 […]
Fast food doesn’t have to come from a restaurant. Rosemary Chickpeas and Bell Peppers is a dish that requires little prep time and cooks up in less than 20 minutes. It’s a great vegetarian recipe that I usually enjoy with polenta or brown rice. Rosemary Chickpeas & Bell Peppers Serves 4 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive […]
I recently discovered that Tuna & Potato Salad is a classic Spanish recipe. I should’ve guessed it, since my first taste of this salad was prepared by my Spanish boyfriend’s mother! In writing this recipe, I stayed true to the ingredients that Mama Conde typically uses. However, roasted red peppers and mayonnaise can also be added with […]
After enjoying carrots and hummus for a few days a week, I sometimes lose interest in using hummus as a dip. So, one day I decided to add hummus to freshly cooked rotini and I liked it. The tangy “sauce” was made with 1/2 cup hummus and 3 Tbsp. pasta cooking water for 2 cups of cooked pasta. Then, I took […]
Looking for a new side-salad? Try this salad of raw zucchini ribbons tossed in an almond butter dressing. If you don’t have almond butter, try peanut butter as a substitute. Zucchini Ribbon Salad Serves 4 1 garlic clove, crushed 5 tsp. red wine vinegar 3 Tbsp. olive oil 2 Tbsp. almond butter kosher salt, to […]
If you like tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and breaded cutlets, you’ll enjoy my father’s recipe for Tofu Parm. The tofu takes on classic Parmigiana flavors — a great way to introduce tofu to those who have never tried it. It’s a good idea to incorporate some tofu into your regular diet. When tofu is used to replace meat, it […]
During my high school years, my best friend and I enjoyed eating a bowl of Mexican Rice for lunch when it was on the menu. It was tasty and healthy in comparison to the standard fried chicken nuggets, chicken fingers, shoestring chicken, chicken tenders, popcorn chicken, and of course French fries! My recipe for Mexican Rice […]
Here’s one of my favorite recipes that I developed for EveryDay with Rachael Ray magazine. It was inspired by the comforting garlic-ginger flavors of the Filipino soup “Arroz Caldo” and the breadcrumb dumplings that simmered in my Sicilian grandmother’s chicken soup on Sunday mornings. Photo by Kana Okada http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-search/dinner-recipes/Chicken-and-Sesame-Dumplings