These little gluten-free energy balls are great if you are craving for something sweet. They are made without added processed sugar, with the sweetness added …
GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE BALLS
Vegan
FRESH BAKED CRISPY SUNFLOWER ROLLS
The traditional Danish weekend breakfast always consists of fresh baked morning rolls from the bakery. The Danes traditionally eat the rolls with butter, cheese, and/or …
SPICY TOFU TACOS
Back in the day, tofu was always a weird food to me. My image of tofu was a product with a bland taste, which could …
PIADINA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD
I recently went on a two-week trip to Tuscany in Italy, which was amazing. What a beautiful country. As much as I loved the pasta …
DANISH RUGBRØD (RYE BREAD)
When I first moved to New York, I realized how much I missed Danish bread. It was kind of frightening to me that store bought …
QUINOA, CHICKPEAS & BLACK BEANS
I found my true love for rice and beans when I travelled in Costa Rica with my husband a few years back. Whenever we stopped …
KOREAN SPICED TOFU
Having Korean friends and neighbors has great benefits. We get to invite ourselves over for amazing dinners, and have access to a tour guide to …
Leek and ginger fried rice
Over the holidays, we hosted a large group of friends and family for a potluck style dinner. My neighbor and good friend Sungmee brought a …
Do Chua
As a regular accouterment of Vietnamese cuisine, pickled daikon and carrots are great as a little side nibble with your rice and meat dishes or …
MUJADDARA RICE AND LENTIL PILAF
Despite that bad name it gets from crappy cafeteria food, homemade rice pilaf is a delightful, easy-to-make dish cooked in broth and spices. It is …
ROTI
Tabbouleh
I am a huge fan of tabbouleh. It is easy to make and a healthy vegan meal. I usually make a big portion of it …
MOROCCAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH STEW
This Moroccan style stew is a wonderful winter dish. It is filled with flavors from the butternut squash and cinnamon, and it happens to be …
DANISH AGURKESALAT (“CUCUMBER SALAD”)
Here is a little for the pickling enthusiasts. This mildly pickled cucumber is great in sandwiches and it is one of the alternative toppings that …
ISRAELI QUINOA SALAD
If you are on a diet or just want to eat healthy, this dish is the way to go. Quinoa is a considered the new …
STRING BEAN CASSEROLE
This dish is great for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Last Christmas, I hosted my first non-traditional Christmas dinner. We invited any local family and friends with …
AREPAS WITH GUACAMOLE AND ARUGULA SALAD
Here is an easy suggestion for a healthy vegetarian and gluten free meal. I like arepas because they are filling, crispy and tasty – a …
GUACAMOLE
Most people have their own way of making guacamole. Texture is important to me, so I like guacamole a little chunky, making each bite a …
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 …
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 …
GARLIC SCAPES
I found these at the farmers market last weekend. They were so pretty as a bunch that I had to buy them. Fresh scapes have …
BASIC TOMATO SAUCE
To make a great tomato sauce you need really good tomatoes. Making fresh tomato sauce can be amazing, but it can also be bland if …
HEALTHY QUINOA AVOCADO SPRING ROLLS
You have probably heard of quinoa before, but you probably didn’t know that it is a close relative to beetroot, spinach and tumbleweeds (it is …
SPINACH 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 …
HEALTHY ZINGY SWEET TREATS
If you have a sweet tooth like me, these little healthy treats will satisfy your cravings. They are pretty easy to make, especially if you …
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, RADICCHIO, AND ONION
I made this side dish for a Mediterranean themed dinner party, after adapting the recipe from a post on SimplyRecipes.com. It was my first try …
PRETTY BABY BOK CHOY
This simple vegetable has an amazing presentation when cut lengthwise down the stem, and is filled with flavor. I sauté these on a pan with …
THE PERFECT PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE
I recently took a pizza making class with Jim Lahey, the brilliant founder of both the Sullivan Street Bakery and Company Restaurant (“Co.”) in Manhattan. …
HOW TO MAKE AREPAS
I have heard a lot about arepas from my Venezuelan friend Indira – she has promised for years to make them for me. She finally …
Egyptian Lentil soup with crispy chickpeas and fresh baked roti
In my search for a good lentil soup recipe, I have tried a few good ones but this recipe beats them all. Far from bland, …