This little video clip is part of my HEALTHY SNACKS post this week, so check it out, I elaborate more there.... Let me take you inside my kitchen and show you first-hand how to make my Simply Spinach Dip (it’s so easy and quick!) and my Simply Cinnamon Apples (shown below-YUM!!). Both these snacks have a LOW calories-HIGH Nutrients ratio and I invite you to make them along ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Tuscan White Bean Soup
What is Zouzou doing in my kitchen? It goes to show you this is real life cooking here at the Katz family household! Anyway, Ms Zouzou insisted on making a cameo appearance while I am showing you how to throw together this yummy soup in no time! (I also take my soft wheat buns right out of the oven in front of you while they are still steaming hot!). What a great dinner this ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Pasta Fagiole with Spinach Mushroom Marinara Sauce
O Sole Mio.....a little Italian music and a wonderful pasta dish, what could be more wonderful?! This is a recipe my college girls love to make at school for their friends because it's quick, delicious, filling, cheap and.... all in one pot! It gets rave reviews always! Just make sure to choose a marinara sauce without added sugar!!! Who needs it?!! Put it where it ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Power Strawberry Milkshake (w/ vegan option)
Wow, what a way to fuel up your body after a great workout! For me, it's ZUMBA, I just love it! This is my power nutrition breakfast milkshake filled with protein. The “secret” ingredients which you would never know are in there–you just don’t taste them–are rolled oats and lentils--WOW!! I also give you the vegan option, so what are you waiting for? To get all the ... Read More »
Cuisinicity video: Shrimp Arugula Provençal
Even I can't believe how much arugula I manage to put into this dish!! Take a look at my expression HAHAHAHA!!! This is a delightful way to prepare shrimp à la Provençal: fresh tomatoes, garlic, calamata olives, fresh thyme and...."a ton" of arugula!! Here is the recipe for you to follow along! ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Moroccan Lentil Chickpea Soup
AHHHH the aroma of the spices, curry, turmeric, cinnamon, that fills my kitchen when I make this "comfy" good-for-your-soul soup and the sound of onions sautéeing in olive oil.....I love it all! It is so easy to put together, you can even throw it in a crockpot if you want and have it ready for you on a cold fall or winter night! Watch....at one point I hold the pot with ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (Vegan)
I have to admit, this recipe astounded me! These muffins are the vegan version of one of my very favorite recipes--my Dark Chocolate Cake--that I created years ago and can make with my eyes closed! So you can imagine this was a hard act to follow and I was...skeptical, at best! First, the muffins rose in the oven and then, when they came out....they "deflated" (and I ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Banana Date Bread (Vegan)
The kids are coming back home from school and tradition has it that Welcome Home comes with homemade Banana Bread!...and that's because it's just so nice to ....shower the people you love with love...show them the way that you feel (I have James Taylor in the background of course!!!) This time, I made a vegan version of my traditional Banana bread, with no added ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Crème Au Chocolat (Vegan)
So many of you have tried this recipe and LOVED it that I don't need to convince you to try it! I just thought I ought to film it in my own kitchen, just because I am so proud proud PROUD of this wonderful recipe! Note that in my typical "Dufus" absent-minded way, I wrongly say that the natural sweetness comes from the lentils, rather than the dates! But you knew what I ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Carrot Quinoa Lentils
If you love carrots, you will love this recipe! Actually, even if you don't love carrots...HAHAHAH!! Really, I mean it! There is something so special about gently simmering pure carrot juice! I don't exactly remember now how I created this recipe originally because this is one of my old stand-by that I created ions ago! My guess is that it was when I had extra carrots in ... Read More »
