My journey of cooking, gardening, preserving and more
Cool, crisp, garlicky tzatziki. What’s not to love? It’s currently 95º in the shade (which I’m sure I’ll smile about when I reread this in the dead of winter) so what better to serve for a light, healthy lunch than cold red bell pepper slices, whole …
I’ve never liked white or brown rice all that much but when I discovered black rice about 5 years ago, my husband and I were instant fans. Black rice is denser and chewier with a lot more flavor, and it’s also a lot healthier than …
Today’s recipe is a super easy scallop dish that’s great on its own or as a side. When I’m feeling ambitious, these scallops and sauce are perfect over a bit of pasta. When I’m feeling extra ambitious, I also add capers to these because lemon …
Dumplings are so much fun to make and there are a lot of things you can stuff them with. I’ve already shared my recipe for my classic pork and cabbage dumplings but if you love vegetables and are looking to eat a little healthier, these steamed …
I’ve shared a number of appetizer recipes here on my site and as many of you know, I like to have a lot of fun with them. This is a compilation of some of my favorite ones to date. Some are a little more elegant than …
The first time I had falafel was over 20 years ago at Mamoun’s in New Haven, CT. Incredibly, I didn’t even really know what it was that first time I tried it, but friends insisted I would love it and I did. Fried balls of …
I’m a huge fan of fresh spring rolls, also known as summer rolls. They offer a delicious way to stuff lots of veggies into a small package and they can be paired with a number of different dipping sauces. This recipe is basically just a little …