Green Papaya Salad
I served this at a dinner party last night and people sort of lost their minds. It is so fresh and delicious, it’s redunkulous. Whether or not you like fish sauce, it is integral to this dish and no...
View ArticleRigatoni with Artichokes and Country Ham
Rush-Rush-Rush. Seems I am always in a rush (like many), but last night felt especially ridiculous. I arrived home at 5:50pm, with 8 people arriving for a 6pm dinner. The group needed to leave my house...
View ArticleChicken and Vegetable Curry (potentially vegan)
Cold days cry out for a spicy curry. This is a really good one because it is healthy, full of fresh, antioxidant loaded veggies and skinless chicken. Make it vegan by omitting chicken. 1/4 cup chopped,...
View ArticleRaw ‘Manicotti’ and Marinara Stuffed w/Cashew Ricotta
Even if you are not vegetarian, vegan or a raw foodist, this is a delicious recipe to try; Healthy, too : ) To see me demonstrate this recipe click here Cashew Ricotta 1/2 cup raw cashews 3 tablespoons...
View ArticleTrue Greek Salad
I saw a picture of this salad in a magazine and it reminded me of my expat days. I learned early on in our time abroad that a Greek salad served virtually anywhere except the USA does not include...
View ArticleGluten/Dairy-Free Pizza (so good, you’ve got to try it to believe it)
I found the recipe for this crust on GlutenFreeGoddess and did not change a thing. It is perfect. I’ve been gluten-free for about 5 weeks and have missed pizza more than anything else. This crust...
View ArticleRed Rooster Chili
Made with chicken sausage, minced turkey breast and loads of pink and red beans, this chili is a deep red because of crushed tomatoes and unsweetened chocolate. I serve it all buffet-style with...
View ArticleTomatoes with Herby Dressing
My go-to summer tomato recipe is Salad Caprése. You know, gorgeous slabs of ripe tomatoes layered with fresh, creamy mozzarella slices and pungent basil leaves. Love it! But I wanted to find another...
View ArticleAutumnal Chicken and Pumpkin Chili
Chili is a quintessential Fall recipe, isn’t it? Great for tailgating, Halloween parties, potlucks and the like. A steaming pot of chili is the perfect foil for a chilly evening. And there are so many...
View ArticlePortugese Seafood and Sausage Stew (Cataplana)
This is a ‘cataplana’. It’s from Portugal. I found it on my neighbor’s lawn (she was having a yard sale, silly). Having no idea what it was, I bought it. Turns out a ‘cataplana’ is the name for both a...
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