Vegetarian

It’s hard to not love a good pizza. I admit that when I eat out I usually go for the more traditional versions with tomato sauce and very few toppings,…

When it comes to making brunch, one of my simple pleasures is cooking something that looks and tastes great, but is really easy to make.  It’s hard not to love…

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 jam. We call them “rundstykker”,…

Shakshuka is believed to have a Tunisian origin. It is a wonderful dish that we often eat for breakfast, but it is also great as a dinner meal, and basically…

It might be that I am petite in stature that I like small bite-size dishes, or perhaps they just taste better to me. I fact, I will never let hors…

I have never been a big lover of scrambled eggs – they are usually too plain for me. So when I cook eggs, I make frittatas, which are easy to…

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 be transformed to have the…

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 and pizzas and their simple…

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 bread would not get moldy…

After a long period of unstable weather and a colder breeze than usual, the summer has finally arrived in Brooklyn!  So naturally my mind turns to fun summer parties, white…

Among my go-to staple foods these days are kale and mushrooms, and it’s hard to go wrong with those two.  We eat these at home in so many different ways…

The first time I heard of ‘rhubarb soup’, I was skeptical that was a real dish. I was introduced to it through my Danish friend Anne, who once confused a…

Puff pastry is such an amazing invention; it is one of those things that I would probably not ever try to make myself since it is very time consuming. It…

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 at various roadside restaurants, the…

These rolls are a perfect choice for a healthy vegetarian meal. I used bulgur since it’s a great substitute for rice and because I love the texture. I also wanted…

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 the world of Korean cooking.…

Two of my girlfriends came over last-minute for dinner the other day, both on vegetarian and gluten free diets. I admit they caught me off guard, so I kind of…

In our household quesadillas are made both day and night. It is my husband’s first choice as an easily prepared comfort food, and is one of the dishes he has…

Unlike most kids, broccoli was one of my favorite vegetables as a child – there was something about the taste and texture that I really loved. My mum used to…

The typical diner coleslaw that we all know conjures images of blandness, and has given real coleslaw an undeserved bad rap.  Eating real homemade coleslaw with barbecue is amazing, and…

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 plate of leek and ginger…

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 as an addition to your…

As much as we love meat, I tend to cook vegetarian dishes at home during the week to stay healthy and environmentally friendly.  Tofu is a wonderful substitute for protein…

These cinnamon rolls are so beautiful and fluffy that I am almost afraid of making them for fear of devouring them too quickly. Luckily, I have some sweet friends and…

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 wonderful as a leftover lunch…

Beets are very healthy and so great for your body that I try to incorporate these delicious root vegetables in my meals whenever possible. I took this recipe for Shamandar…

  Soups are wonderful to eat during the cold season and they are so easy to make. I make a portion of this soup and eat it as an appetizer…

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 and eat it for lunch…

This recipe is dedicated to my good friend, Rob, who had never heard or tasted tzatziki until I made it on a group trip to a villa in the South…