Before we jump into making lattes without coffee, let’s look at the humble root and the reasons why people are opting for this healthy, golden drink. What is turmeric? This root is native to India. It has since been cultivated in subtropical regions throughout Asia. Bright orange in color, turmeric has a lot of health…
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Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Pico de Gallo
Veggie burgers are the rage! People are making these delicious bites from anything and everything. My take on these healthy gems? Black Beans!! Latin style black bean burgers with spicy pico de gallo, to be more precise. Being Latin American, I grew up eating black beans. I will be honest with you and tell you…
Turkish Chickpea Burgers
Anything that takes 5 minutes to prepare, and is delicious has my name all over it. For all my vegetarian friends, this Turkish chickpea”burger” recipe is for you! These are so full of flavor you wont even have to ask: “Where’s the beef”? because frankly, you won’t miss it. These babies are packed with protein,…
Spanish Tapas – Mushrooms in Sherry Sauce
Mushroom tapas are cooked to tender perfection with onions and garlic, and then served on a crusty bread. Are you convinced yet? Did you know that Pennsylvania is the mushroom capital of the US? Yes, apart from being the sultans of snow we are also apparently the monarchs of mushrooms! Mushrooms are grown in former…
Tabouleh Recipe – Middle Eastern Parsley Salad
Tabouleh is a refreshing and nutritious Middle Eastern dish. Tabouleh’s main ingredient is bulgur wheat, an ancient grain dating back to 2800 B.C. It was once considered a sacred food due to its resistance to insect attack or spoilage. There are also biblical references of bulgur regarding the Babylonians and the Hittites. As a dish,…
Hummus Made With Greek Yogurt Recipe
Every Middle Eastern country seems to have their own special hummus recipe. There is some argument among food historians whether this dish originated in Greece or Arabia. Hummus is easy to make and takes only a few minutes. If you have a food processor, you can make hummus. I especially love my hummus topped with…
An Ethnic Dining Experience with Saffron Fix
This post: An Ethnic dining Experience with Saffron Fix, was compensated by Saffron Fix. Opinions are mine alone. Most of us are familiar with the many home delivery meal options available out there. But have you ever heard of Saffron Fix? Well, until recently I had not either. Let me tell you, it was quite…
Cannellini Bean, Parsley, Tomato, Red Onion Salad
Cannellini bean, parsley, tomato, red onion salad is perfect for a hot summer night or day. Serve it as an appetizer with tortilla chips. Use it as a relish to top grilled chicken or just simply stirred in with your favorite greens. It is so versatile! Take this cannellini bean, parsley, tomato, red onion salad…
Saffron Rice with Dried Cranberries and Almonds
Let’s face it, dried cranberries are just plain delicious Aaaaand healthy too because just 1/4 cup equals 1/2 cup serving of fruit. It goes without saying that they also add great taste and texture to ANY recipe. So, what about those textures? Well, if you’re anything like me, you’ll love the texture varieties in this dish….
Couscous Salad with Dates, Nuts and Apricots
Couscous salad with dates, nuts, and apricots is a slight twist on a typical Turkish dish from the region of Anatolia(a large region of Turkey). It is an awesome side dish to take to a picnic, or dinner party. The traditional dish uses bulgur wheat, but I felt compelled to improvise when I opened my…
Spicy Curry Lentil Burgers
Here’s another one of my veggie burger creations:Spicy Curry Lentil Burgers. Until recently, I was very skeptical of veggie burgers, after all I grew up with meaty, juicy, burgers. But, like with all things, I had to give it a chance. So, my veggie burger adventure began with chickpea burgers, followed by black bean burgers. Let…
Ultimate Spicy Vegan Curry
This is truly the ultimate spicy vegan curry, not because my daughter gave me the recipe, but because it’s delicious beyond words. Now, I am not a vegan by any stretch of the imagination, but this dish would make me a convert if I was so inclined. I honestly think that it is the mixture…
Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
Click here to PIN this tasty soup recipe for later!I’ve neglected to do anything with lentils, until today! Sometimes life has a way of putting things right in front of your face when you least expect it. Little did I know that a little steaming bowl of Middle Eastern lentil soup would make so happy. You…
Quick and Easy Marinara Sauce
Homemade marinara sauce As our days grow shorter and cooler, a steaming bowl of pasta tossed with a quick and easy homemade marinara sauce hits the spot. These days you can get some really high quality canned tomatoes that will turn out a superb marinara in less that one hour. All you need is a…
