A tagine is a Moroccan covered earthenware pot traditionally used to simmer stews slowly over coals. Of course, I have bypassed the coals, and, even the eartherware pot, but I kept the wonderful flavors and spices of Morocco just the same--cumin, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, lemon, garlic, green olives....YUM! This delightful vegan dish is a one-pot hearty meal filled with ... Read More »
Arctic Char with Grilled Pear
I love Arctic Char! It is slightly milder in taste than wild salmon and is reminiscent of trout. It is just delightful! Nutritionally, it is superb: it's a great source of protein and is rich in omega-3 healthy fatty acids. It is also a sustainable fish and is therefore a responsible choice for our planet! This is such a simple recipe that involves broiling the fish with a ... 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 and then roast it in a hot oven. 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 ... Read More »
Halibut in Wine Tomato Broth
So simple and easy, so full of flavor and so beautiful on the dinner table! It's a "throw"-everything-in-a-pan-and-just-bake-right-before-your-guests-arrive kind of dish! The white wine, fresh tomatoes, cilantro and turmeric all blend in perfectly with the halibut. I created this recipe a long time ago and now I prefer to make this dish with either Arctic char or Alaskan wild ... Read More »
Lemon Pistachio Chicken
This Lemon Pistachio Chicken dish is quick and simple and fail-proof (I promise!) as long as you prepare all your ingredients on your kitchen counter beforehand. Your guests will swear you labored over this dish! The pistachios create the creaminess of the sauce and the wine, combined with the fresh lemon juice and zest give it a delightful tangy flavor. I like to serve this ... Read More »
Honey Glazed Chicken
A must for your superbowl party! This dish takes all of 5 minutes to prepare but it needs a good hour to bake so that the honey juices simmer down to a rich thick golden glaze and coat the chicken perfectly (make sure to use drumsticks only as only they will remain tender and juicy). It is definitely worth the wait! I should note that this recipe, exactly as written, is ideal ... Read More »
Pan-Seared Tilapia with Lemon Chives & Capers
The tender white flesh of this pan-seared talapia fish is mild and delicious, even kids love it because it’s not fishy at all! In fact, a few years back, when we taught this healthy cooking camp for young kids, I purposely introduced this recipe later during the week, because I figured, maybe by then, they'll love me so much (!), they will think or just say they love fish! ... Read More »
