This slightly spicy Moroccan salad is full of flavor and simply delightful! Carrots à la Chermola 3 Tbsp Olive oil3 garlic cloves (minced)4-5 medium carrots (rinsed, sliced)1 tsp cumin1/2 tsp turmeric1/4 tsp cayenne pepper1/4 tsp coarse saltjuice of half lemonfresh ground pepper to tastefresh chopped parsley or cilantro (to taste) Sautee ... Read More »
Carrot Quinoa Lentils
This is a complete meal in one dish, filled with plant-based protein! The combination of carrots and curry is sweet and tangy and the carrot juice gives it a slight creaminess! Yum! It's superb right off the stove but I also love to make it ahead and have it ready to go in the fridge for a cold lunch over mixed greens. I have a cooking class video here! Carrot ... Read More »
Simply Brussels Sprouts
All this entails is slicing these little sprouts thinly with a food processor (check my little video showing you how here) and sautéing them in a little olive oil. They become almost caramelized this way and the result is simply extraordinary, really! Simply Brussel Sprouts 20 brussels sprouts (about 1lb)2 Tbsp Olive oilpinch of coarse saltfresh ground ... Read More »
Simply Grilled Corn
Nothing like sweet fresh corn on the cob for a summer barbecue! This simply grilled corn brings it to another level! It gives the kernels that wonderful fire-roasted taste-YUM! No need for butter here, that's for sure! Simply Grilled Corn 6 fresh ears of corn (husked)2 Tbsp canola oil Preheat oven to 375Place a non-stick grill pan on the stove ... Read More »
Tabbouleh Salad
This Tabbouleh Salad is so quick and easy to prepare! You don't even have to cook the bulgur wheat--Really, you don't! All you need to do is throw everything into one bowl and let it sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours so the bulgur wheat can soak up and absorb all the wonderful "juices" and flavors! It's a perfect summer salad that goes with just about everything. I just ... Read More »
Grilled Corn Salad with Fresh Mint
I love grilling fresh corn! It gives the kernels that wonderful fire-roasted taste that adds so much to this salad. The fresh mint and lemon are so refreshingly delicious and just unusual enough, combined with corn, that my guests invariably come back for more! I like to serve it in individual little "tapas" bowls, each topped with a slice of lemon and a sprig of fresh mint. ... Read More »
Farro Grapefruit Salad
Farro is one of those grains that is so "forgiving" because you can never overcook it and it always comes out perfectly chewy, but never mushy! its slight nutty taste makes it just right for this salad with a fresh grapefruit vinaigrette. I like to make it with pear or jicama, if you can find it. It's so refreshingly delicious and it's just beautiful! Farro Veggie Salad ... Read More »
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
This is a wonderful Mediterranean whole wheat couscous salad filled with artichoke hearts, bell peppers, tomatoes, chickpeas, fresh basil, and topped with roasted sunflower seeds! It is perfect on a hot summer day, both because it is so refreshingly delicious but also because it requires no cooking at all! The couscous is raw and just absorbs all the wonderful flavors of the ... Read More »
Stuffed Portabello Mushroom
The stuffing for these stuffed portabello mushrooms is a delicious and nutritious alternative to regular white bread stuffing. The bulgur wheat and walnuts add fiber, protein and healthy omega 3's fatty acids and they blend so well together with the sautéed vegetables. You can prepare the mushrooms in advance and refrigerate them so you can pop them in the oven when you’re ... Read More »
Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup
The lemon juice added at the last minute gives this hearty Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup a great tangy flavor. It’s slow cooking as most soups are but the assembly is right out of your pantry and quick and, if you have a crock pot, you can even let the cooking part take place while you are out! I love to use red lentils for this soup because they are nice and soft when ... Read More »
