By now, you’ve probably heard about Impossible Burger or Beyond Meat as they have become hugely popular, especially for non-meat eaters. People claim they taste exactly like a juicy burger even though they are plant-based. Sadly, these meat alternatives have their downsides. Plant-based burgers are heavily processed and high in saturated fat. They are also higher in sodium … [Read more...]
Russian-Style Stuffed Cabbage
My mother always claimed she didn't like to cook but had a few specialties she made on occasion. One is her Russian-style Stuffed Cabbage. It's a wonderful dish to eat on a cold winter's day. This recipe is from my mother's Eastern European roots. It's sweetened with honey and raisins. Enjoy this recipe A little family history My … [Read more...]
Greek Festival Roasted Leg of Lamb
One thing I love to do on Memorial Day Weekend is to hang out at the Valley Greek Festival in Northridge, California. The sounds of Greek music fill the air as dancers and San Fernando Valley locals kick up their heels in joy as they dance. This time, the Festival staff offered an event I couldn’t pass up. They did a cooking demonstration on how to roast Greek-Style Leg … [Read more...]
Bigos Polish Hunter’s Stew: Poland’s National Dish
We took a winter trip to Eastern and Central Europe, including Poland, Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic. While we were in Poland, we had one of my favorite Polish dishes, Polish Hunter's Stew, known there as Bigos. Enjoy this recipe! The National Dish of Poland I used to have a Polish acting teacher who would spend days cooking a huge pot of … [Read more...]