I am a nut for fresh salsa! I love the smell & taste and will go everywhere to taste a different take on it. A staple in my kitchen – can’t live without it! Ingredients: 2 medium size tomatoes diced 1 small red onion diced 2 green onions diced 3 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 red crushed pepper Dash of pepper Dash of red vinegar Mix all ingredients & let sit for 30 minutes
I don’t know about you…but I am a huge fan of fusion food. I love taking the best of two different types of food and smashing them together. Let’s talk samosas. They are available everywhere on the Indian subcontinent. I decided to reimagine my favorite Indian snack food – samosas and reimagine them to include tex mex flavors. Ingredients for Dough 2 Cups Chickpea flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon of salt 1 rolling pin Ingredients for Filling 2 diced hatch chilies from Melissa’s Produce 1 cup of corn 1 diced medium red onion 2 tablespoons […]
Generally speaking, I am a huge fan of fritters. My parents grew eating these in India whenever it rained. We love bhajiyas ( fritters) to warm up your insides when it is dreary & cold out. In the US we had bhajiyas in the winter. Easy food that had few ingredients. I love the prep because it is only 10 minutes. I have created an easy way to incorporate Bebe’s All Natural Tikka Masala sauce as my own twist on a classic. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Chickpea flour 1 large onion cut into rings 1/4 cup water 1 -2 tablespoons […]
I love summer and the lighter meals that go with it. Who wants to eat a heavy meal when you are hot and sticky? This strawberry salad is refreshing and light – you will absolutely love it. Ingredients: 5 oz or 2 small heads of Spring Mix Greens 8-10 strawberries sliced lengthwise 12 crushed pecans 4 -6oz of blue cheese 1 diced green onion 1 tablespoon of chives Sprig of mint Salad Dressing: 1/2 cup of olive oil 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar teaspoon of sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon of sugar 1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon of ginger […]
Kick up your pesto game with something spicy and easy to find. I love adding different things to my pesto. Here is a spicy addition. Easy recipe – Broil 1 large poblano pepper. Step 1: Coat lightly in olive oil. Step 2: Place in broiler. You will only need a few minutes until the skin starts to bubble. Take out the pepper and let it cool enough to touch. Peel off the skin and remove seeds. (You can keep them if you want it extra spicy). In a food processor blend: 1) 3/4 cup olive oil 2) 1/8 cup of […]
Mac and cheese is a classic. I have never met anyone that doesn’t like it (ok I have -my dad). Other then that, I think its universal – pasta + cheese = overall happiness. It’s a comfort food that can be enjoyed any day of the week. Rain, shine, or snow it is an amazing meal. Dress up your mac and cheese with this recipe. Let me know what you think! Ingredients: 2 cups full fat milk or cream 2 cups cheddar cheese 1/4 cup of all purpose flour 1/2 stick of butter 1 box of pasta (any shape you […]
I love to try different sauces with my pasta. It may be a well known sauce or something I made up. This is a spin on a classic that is not necessarily a pasta sauce but here I am – using it that way. What do you think? Sauce Ingredients: 1 bunch of cilantro 1 sprig of thai basil 1 sprig o mint 4 cloves garlic 1/4 cup of red onion 1/4 head of broccoli 1 green serrano pepper 1/4 teaspoon hemp seeds 1/4 teaspoon seasame seeds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper […]
Easy Cauliflower Rice
Tasty Tex Mex Stuffed Peppers with Veggies and Spicy flavors.
Today we are all a little Irish! Checkout these non-traditional recipes for this special day.
I love a scoopable creamy dip . It incorporates two well known American cheeses and everyone’s favorite: tortilla chips. So easy to prep and assemble no wonder my dad makes it all the time.
Mediterranean Flatbread pizza for when you don’t want leftovers or to cook!
