2021-02-11 18:29
More often than not, this is my go-to method to utilize leftover rice. It is also a good conveyer of vegetables, and makes a great family meal. Sometimes, I like to go a little unconventiona… Read More
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2020-11-25 18:52
For most people, Thanksgiving this year will be a small affair. It will be no different in our home. So, instead of a large pumpkin pie or any pie for that matter, I will be making this simp… Read More
2020-11-25 18:10
Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts with Maple Syrup and Pecans Makes 3 to 4 servings 1 pound brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed and sliced in half2 tbsp extra light olive oil 2 tbsp ma… Read More
2020-10-30 13:04
This recipe calls for acorn squash but you can substitute different varieties, including kabocha, delicata and butternut. Another wonderful thing about this cozy, fall dish? It is incidental… Read More
2020-10-02 13:55
If this were an ordinary year, my family would have been planning a trip to some warm location come fall and winter. But due to the current pandemic, we have been staying close to home and p… Read More
2020-03-03 21:11
Capellini with caramelized peppers, olives and lemon. After eleven years, this is what our anniversary dinner looks like. Considering the month we just had with everyone of us getting some… Read More
2019-11-14 22:43
It is that time of year again when I revisit one of my all-time favorite fall recipes and possibly the sweetest way to cook with butternut squash: my Butternut Squash Creme Brûlé&hell…Read More
2019-11-12 13:44
Butternut Squash Pilaf Serves about 53 tbsp vegetable oil1 shallot, diced 2 sprigs of thyme4 leaves of sage3 cups cubed butternut squash2 cups basmati rice1/2 tsp salt3 cups water… Read More
2019-10-22 19:19
Chetna Makan was a finalist on the 2014 season of the Great British Bake Off and I enjoy following her cooking on Instagram. Recently, she posted a video of this cake and, based on the combi… Read More
2019-10-17 21:02
This month, it is all about pumpkins at our house. My boys are spending many an evening and the past couple weekends helping me carve or create decorative, painted pumpkins for our fall-them… Read More
2019-09-25 21:04
This cake has two cups of zucchini nicely hidden in its chocolatey interior. But, please, do not tell that to my four year old. He has devoured may a slice without the slightest idea that hi… Read More
2019-09-16 04:05
By far, the months of August and September are my favorite when it comes to the beautiful variety of produce, both local and imported, available at farmers markets and grocery stores h… Read More
2019-08-28 17:05
This is quite possibly the easiest ice cream recipe I've found so far. We are at the end of summer but you can still find some delicious peaches that would work nicely here. Feel free to adj… Read More
2019-07-27 12:55
Grilled peaches are a summer staple for my family. They are simple and very quick to make, not to mention quite tasty. Serve them just off the grill as is or with a scoop of your favorite ic… Read More
2019-07-18 16:47
Almost every pavlova recipe begins with a brief history of the dessert, each one with a reference to its contested origin of either Australia or New Zealand. What is not contested, however… Read More
2019-07-07 19:08
Nothing says summer like a sweet watermelon, and nothing says summer salad like this sweet and savory watermelon and cucumber salad with chunks of feta. Feel free to drizzle on your favorite… Read More
2019-02-08 20:59
This is one of the most delicious curry-type dishes that I have tasted in quite a while and I have eaten a lot of curry dishes. It is also the first Burmese-style dish that I have tried and… Read More
2019-01-19 10:46
One of the most challenging things I do on a daily basis is try to encourage my toddler to eat vegetables. To give him credit, he does eat those spicy black bean quinoa burgers from Trader J… Read More
2019-01-07 11:49
Overnight oats is one of those perfect breakfast foods. It is quick and easy to make, and full of good properties such as fiber and protein, that magical nutrient combo that can keep you sat… Read More
2019-01-02 18:02
Today is January first, the beginning of a new year. The last year had been a good one, with the birth of my second son (we are now a family of four), a couple of amazing family vacations, a… Read More
2018-01-15 12:33
Beets. It is my one odd pregnancy craving this time around. The quickest, and probably the most beautiful, way to enjoy these gorgeous red gems is in a smoothie. This Beet and Date smoothie… Read More
2018-01-13 22:12
Peninsula is the popular Malaysian restaurant in Uptown, Minneapolis that we frequented when we lived in the area, in what seems like a lifetime ago (in actuality, it has been just ove… Read More
2017-07-25 20:15
It is only fitting that my previous post and this currant one are about raspberries. After all, my blog entires have been few and far between ever since my life became consumed by a messy-ha… Read More
2016-05-13 18:44
My toddler - he has a thing for fresh fruit. Mangoes, oranges, and bananas are some his favorite but, because we live in Minnesota, fresh, tropical fruit are not always easy to come by. Luck… Read More
2016-05-10 20:09
Some dishes are almost treasured in our house. The ones that are not prepared on a daily basis but once a year, at special occasions. They require specific preparations far in advance, such… Read More
2015-07-15 21:58
No. It is never something I say to dessert. Maybe I should, considering that I am currently trying to lose the baby weight. That stubborn baby weight. Unfortunately, I possess little discipl… Read More
2015-07-07 18:36
We have four tomato plants in the back yard but only one of them is producing ripe tomatoes at the moment. Beautiful, yellow cherry tomatoes are ripening overnight - every morning over the p… Read More
2015-02-26 13:24
When this strata came out of the oven this morning, I knew that it would be the basis of my next blog post. I like to think of a strata as a savory bread pudding. Unlike the sweet vers… Read More
2015-02-26 13:24
When this strata came out of the oven this morning, I knew that it would be the basis of my next blog post. I like to think of a strata as a savory bread pudding. Unlike the sweet vers… Read More
2015-02-17 23:23
It's taco Tuesday at our house today and I could hardly wait to tell you about these tacos. Outside of Mexico, these are probably my favorite. The first part of the recipe calls for a fresh… Read More
2015-02-10 14:19
With Valentine's Day just a few days away, desserts take on a very chocolatey tone. And I'm happy to share this simple, intensely rich chocolate mousse with you. Most mousse recipes th… Read More
2015-01-23 20:58
From my oven today: French-style country bread. I found this recipe on the King Arthur Flour website. They provided a detailed but quite lengthy recipe which seemed a little daunting at firs… Read More
2015-01-17 22:40
This is the month of resolutions. Many of us have resolved to make changes in our lives, most of which involve some improvement to our health. Join a gym. Give up fast foods. Sign up for a w… Read More
2014-12-06 21:34
These scones are sweet yet wholesome, as I have used whole wheat pastry flour instead of regular all purpose flour. They will make a great addition to a holiday breakfast table which is exac… Read More
2014-11-24 13:21
I made caramelized pumpkin for the first time a couple years ago when it was used as a topping for my pumpkin risotto. This year, I'm using it as a main ingredient in this thanksgiving… Read More
2014-11-09 14:25
Coconut bake is made in practically every household in Trinidad. I was taught how to make it by my mother but my earliest memory of this uniquely Trinidadian bread was my paterna… Read More
2014-10-28 23:46
This morning, I got inspired to make a special breakfast. It is not very often that the hubby and I get to share breakfast together on a weekday. So for our special breakfast "date", I decid… Read More
2014-10-15 19:26
Typically, I am not a brownie person. It is not something that is made often in our home nor is it something that I think about when I think of desserts. Cakes, pies, puddings (did someone s… Read More
2014-09-23 21:25
I would chose sweet potato fries over regular fries any day. Sweet potatoes are so much more delicious and definitely more wholesome than regular potatoes, with significant amounts of vitami… Read More
2014-08-29 18:25
If you are what you eat, I might soon turn into a giant tomato. Exactly what kind of tomato is a good question. This summer, we experimented with growing tomatoes in pots, on the deck (up hi… Read More
2014-08-22 14:08
Watermelon peppermint iced tea anyone? I made this a few years ago and it was a hit; even ended up on Saveur magazine's website! This time instead of peppermint tea bags, I used fresh mint… Read More
2014-08-05 16:41
If you were to ask a cross-section of farmers market patrons, you would likely get two general responses on how they shop the market. Some go with lists which they seldom deviate from, while… Read More
2014-07-04 20:23
Today we are hosting a backyard barbecue where we will be serving this watermelon agua fresca. Watermelon beverages epitomize summer so we tend to try a new watermelon-based recipe every yea… Read More
2014-04-17 10:32
I read an article recently about foods that we should "break up" with. Some are quite obvious, such as white flour and processed meats. White flour because it lacks any nutrients and causes… Read More
2014-04-10 09:38
These days, it is a rare event when I get to cook for my siblings, since the moments when they visit are so few and so far between. But I got the opportunity last month to make this flatbrea… Read More
2014-02-19 11:24
Here is an easy and delicious recipe that includes the warmth and sweetness of orange and cinnamon. This dish is a favorite of mine during the winter months because the aroma just wafts thro… Read More
2014-01-06 16:15
At the moment it is - 22 ºF in this part on Minnesota, with a wind chill of - 47 ºF. Schools are closed today, as are some businesses. It is easy for me to complain… Read More
2013-12-31 11:39
Ginger is the flavor of the moment in our kitchen. It started with a new flavor of yogurt the hubby found at the grocery store recently: honey and ginger. Who would have thought that ginger… Read More
2013-12-16 11:35
Holiday recipes for me have to be simple, quick and, of course, tasty. This recipe encompasses all of that plus it is baked, making it lighter in calories. Chicken and Date MeatballsMak… Read More
2013-12-03 04:28
Last weekend, I revisited one of my most decadent recipes, one that makes good use of butternut squash. This is my butternut squash creme brulee. Find the original recipe here Read More
2013-09-10 15:18
September is the best month of the year, in my opinion, to peruse the various farmers markets in the twin cities. It is the end of summer with fall just around the corner, and this means tha… Read More
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