My daughter and one of her girlfriends took a trip to Costa Rica and had a meal that was typical of what is often served there. her dinner was a mix of shrimp and chicken with mango served on a plate with salsa and beans. It inspired her to come up with these recipes. Costa Rican food is one of the reasons, the island is a longevity hotspot. Enjoy this recipe! Costa … [Read more...]
Tahini Salad Dressing and Dip with Mint Recipe
I've always been a huge fan of Middle Eastern cuisine from shish kababs to tabouli and everything in between. One of the sauces I love to spoon over grilled meats and vegetables is a refreshing tahini salad dressing made with herbs, garlic, and lemon. Enjoy this recipe! About Tahini Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. Unlike sesame paste, tahini is made … [Read more...]
Lemon Herb Chicken with Root Vegetables Recipe
Fall is wonderful for cooking and eating root vegetables. To celebrate the season, I created a recipe for lemon herb chicken with root vegetables. It combines chicken roasted in a pan along with a savory mixture of lemon, herbs, and colorful root vegetables. Enjoy this recipe! You may also enjoy my recipe for Herb Roasted Root Vegetables. (all vegetarian) I'm a big … [Read more...]
Sicilian-Style Eggplant Caponata Recipe
This Sicilian-style eggplant caponata recipe makes a delightful appetizer or side dish and is low in fat. It's especially tasty when served over crostini (toasted rustic bread) crackers, crusty bread, or by itself. Eggplant is known in Europe as aubergine and adds sweetness to this recipe. Along with olives, capers, and other vegetables, it makes a … [Read more...]
Greek Shrimp with Feta Cheese Recipe
Mama Mia! I love Greek food. I created this Greek Shrimp with Feta Cheese recipe after attending our local Greek Festival. I try to go every Memorial Day weekend and one year learned to make Roasted Lamb. This recipe for "Carides Me Feta Ala Plaka" was inspired by a recipe that I found in their church family cookbook. Enjoy this recipe! Although I haven't been to … [Read more...]