I love how colorful Rainbow Swiss chard is. It's also known as "bright lights!" My farmer's market was ablaze with it and I had to grab some. The Rainbow Swiss Chard Sauté recipe below has a Spanish influence. Enjoy this recipe! I used dried black seedless raisins. Organic raisins are always best. Swiss Chard is less bitter than spinach, is … [Read more...]
Roast Chicken and Green Pesto Tartines Recipe
I love tartines because they're small open-faced sandwiches that are light and delicious. I was inspired to re-create a recipe for Roast Chicken and Green Pesto Tartine after enjoying something similar at my local Le Pain Quotidien - a restaurant chain that originated in Belgium. Enjoy this recipe! I'm convinced it's not so much the gluten that's in flour, but … [Read more...]
Citrus Wild Salmon with Tomato Compote and Vegetables Recipe
You can't beat salmon when it comes to a nutritious protein source of food. It's especially good when it's super fresh and wild. I try to eat it often. This recipe for a Citrus Wild Salmon Dinner includes a tomato compote sauce with baby bok choy and shitake mushrooms on the side. Enjoy this recipe! Fresh is best I'm lucky to live in Los Angeles, near the Pacific … [Read more...]
Costa Rican Shrimp, Chicken with Mango Salsa and Beans Recipe
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...]
