The next best thing to homemade sundried tomatoes! They burst with flavor and are a cinch to make. Note that I do not even add olive oil, there is no need! The only trick is to have the time to forget about them in a very low oven for a few hours. They are wonderful as appetizers with a little goat cheese sprinkled on them, or simply naked, as a side dish. Oven-Dried ... Read More »
Grilled Veggies
This is not as much a recipe as it is an invitation to embrace a whole variety of vegetables by simply grilling them on a very hot grill pan without any oil, to begin with, and then, as the veggies grill on one side, the heat "repels" them from the pan so you can flip them once. And only at the very end, do you drizzle a little olive oil over the veggies right in the pan, and ... Read More »
French Lentil & Sweet Potato Salad
This is a most unusual salad that is absolutely as delightful as it is nutritious. I love to use the French or Italian lentils in this salad because they hold their shape when cooked, which is perfect for a cold salad. The sweet potato is raw but you would never know it as it is diced very finely and gives a sweet crunchy flavor. I love to serve this salad with my beautifully ... Read More »
Spinach Tomato Feta Omelet
This is an exquisite omelet filled with fresh baby spinach and tomatoes and with just enough feta cheese to make it rich but not too much to burden it with a lot of saturated fat. I also add a little lowfat kefir to the eggs, before whisking them to add to the creaminess. Eggs are a great source of protein and, coupled with fresh veggies, make for a very satisfying and ... Read More »
Black Bean Tomato Corn Salad
Such a tasty salad that is easy, quick, and very filling! Note that there is no need to add salt to this salad because the canned beans and corn, although well rinsed, will still have residual sodium in them, and the sprinkle of feta cheese will salt it just enough! If you have the extra time, I recommend using my Simply Grilled Corn recipe! It gives the kernels that ... Read More »
Simply Cauliflower
As advertised, really simple! The only "trick" here is to transfer the cauliflower florets onto a preheated baking sheet so that they do not get soggy. I add just a little bit of finely grated asiago cheese to give it that great savory taste but remember a little goes a long way, and if you are vegan, you can forego it all together or replace it with a little nutritional ... Read More »
Simply Radicchio
I personally love radicchio but it is true that it can taste a little bitter to some. I find that baking it this way makes it a little sweeter and is a lovely way to use it as a side dish. As always, I love a great excuse to add another veggie to my dining repertoire! it's really low in calories and filled with vitamins. Remember to add the salt at the very end--you won't ... Read More »
Simply Squash
What can I say? YUM and filled with fiber! Acorn squash is so pretty too, it looks like a little mini pumpkin--absolutely beautiful as a healthy side dish and so delicious and sweet! No need for added sugar which traditional roasted squash recipes usually call for (really, it's amazing, google it and check!). NONE is needed here- let the naturally sweet "simply squash" speak ... Read More »
Simply Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are so delicious prepared this way because they release their own moisture inside the aluminum foil and create their sweet condensed juice so that when you unwrap them, they are glistening and moist. It's beyond simple, you just have to be a little patient because this takes 45 minutes to an hour but it is so worth the wait! Simply Sweet ... Read More »
Grilling Is That Easy!
I love that grilled taste you get on a BBQ grill in the summer but here on the East Coast, as our leaves are changing and the autumn chill is in the air, that time is fast coming to an end. So, here is a little tip on how to grill your shrimp or fish (like salmon, swordfish or the like, not the more delicate filets) or chicken or veggies in your cozy kitchen all year ... Read More »
