Category: Savory

Tofu Avocado Salad

Tofu Avocado Salad

No fuss, no cooking and absolutely no regrets….that’s what this Tofu Avocado Salad is all about. It’s the simplest recipe that requires no (more…)

Cucumber Sandwich

Cucumber Sandwich

A bit of an oxymoron, a Cucumber Sandwich, but the combination of sliced crisp cucumbers layered in between a delicious blend of herbed (more…)

Classic Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Classic Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

When an ordinary but dependable iceberg lettuce is cut into wedges and then covered with an incredibly rich, funky blue cheese dressing (more…)

The Ultimate Chicken Salad

The Ultimate Chicken Salad

I call this recipe The Ultimate Chicken Salad because it’s got it all:  crunch from the vegetables, tartness from the creamy-lemony mayonnaise, (more…)

Spaghetti with Beef and Bell Peppers

Spaghetti with Beef and Bell Peppers

Mmmmmmmm….this Spaghetti with Beef and Bell Peppers is really delicious. A LOT of flavor coming from all different directions with cumin, (more…)

Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter

Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter

With just 3 ingredients (well 4 if you count the salt), and no need for chopping or sautéing, this Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter recipe is (more…)

Giada’s Creamy Pasta Salad

Giada’s Creamy Pasta Salad

I have a real problem with Giada’s Creamy Pasta Salad.  Whenever I make it I tend to just eat too much of it.  It’s addictingly delicious.  I love that there’s fennel in it, (more…)

Baked Basmati Rice with Mint

Baked Basmati Rice with Mint

Baked Basmati Rice with Mint is a foolproof way of making the perfect side dish (by foolproof I mean it’s a simple recipe to follow and the rice comes out perfectly (more…)

Zaalouk – Moroccan Eggplant Dip

Zaalouk – Moroccan Eggplant Dip

Zaalouk is the zestier sister to the more popular Baba Ghanoush.  They both include eggplant, which in both dishes plays the star role, but (more…)

Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

Eggplant Parmesan Stacks are layers of baked eggplant slices piled on high with fresh mozzarella, grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.  Each stack is topped with (more…)