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...]
Seafood Pasta Salad
The first time I made this Italian-style seafood pasta salad was at a birthday party for my 1-year-old daughter. That was in 1988. I've been holding on to the recipe for a long time because I adore seafood and love pasta salad. It's attractive and mixed with seafood, savory herbs, olives, and lemony vinaigrette. Bring it along with you to a potluck, or picnic, or serve it … [Read more...]
Spring Salad with Strawberries and Peas
Spring vegetables and fruits always look so fresh and innocent. They make you feel young at heart. It's a time for new beginnings and that inspired me to create a Spring Salad with Strawberries and Peas to bring in the season. Enjoy this recipe! The stores are stocked with mixtures of pre-washed baby greens making it easy to throw together a quick salad. I … [Read more...]
Chinese Longevity Soup
Bama, China is known for its large population of centenarians and is considered to be a longevity hotspot according to the book, The Blue Zones. One of the secrets of many of the residents' long lives is their longevity soup. It's made with flavorful locally grown vegetables and fermented miso. The recipe below is a combination of … [Read more...]
Rustic Italian Frittata
Torta d'Erbe is another name for Italian Frittata, which originated in the countryside of Italy's Tuscany region. Italians enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, and sometimes as a dinner entree. The most authentic versions are made with fresh local vegetables of the season. Enjoy this recipe! A history of frittata A frittata is a sort of baked omelet and is often prepared … [Read more...]