Did you know that Chicken Tikka Masala is the most popular dish in Indian restaurants in the US and it's not even Indian? Nope, you won't find families in India sharing Tikka Masala recipes because as the story goes, this dish was created in a London curry house. Interesting, no? Did you know I ...
black bean and pumpkin soup recipe
Nothing is as comforting to me as a one-pot, hearty meal in a bowl. I love substantial soups and stews, especially ones with beans or legumes. I very often make soups on the weekend for lunch or for a Meatless Monday dinner. They also make a fantastic school lunch for the kids the next day. This ...
Tex-Mex Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins Recipe
I know time flies when you're having fun, but these days I think it flies because everything moves at warp speed, whether you're having fun or not. And sometimes I think it's not very fun when life happens so quickly, especially when you're eating good food! Eating is one of my greatest pleasures ...
Tex-Mex Matzo Brei Recipe (Migas with Matzo!)
I used to look forward to Passover when I was a child even though I wasn't Jewish and was never invited to a seder. But Pathmark and Shop Rite would carry matzo for about 2 weeks around the time of the holiday and I loved it. Do you know about matzo? It's like a giant, light and crispy cracker ...
Creamy, Dairy-free Asparagus Soup Recipe and Video
I remember growing up in New York and feeling gipped when Spring rolled around. Why? Because 90% of the time it was still cold! My parents told me that last Saturday it was snowing. Brrrrrr! Sort of doesn't really match the image I used to have of spring -- lying under a flowering tree, ...
italian wedding soup recipe
I love new beginnings and thankfully we have so many opportunities to start fresh. For me, the first day of school, beginning of summer, first day of spring and of course, January 1st are all times of the year when I take a minute to regroup, reflect and think about what I'd like to do better or ...
mushroom and leek stuffing recipe
When I married my husband over 17 years ago (gasp!), I was more than excited to start hosting some of the holidays at our new home. But I soon realized that my husband’s traditions were slightly different from the ones I grew up with, especially on Thanksgiving. What? No first course of pasta ...
red lentil dal recipe
I think Indian food is very misunderstood in this country. Many people have the impression it's overly spicy, heavy and greasy. Perhaps it's because there aren't a plethora of great Indian restaurants here and very often the not-so-great ones do serve oily, creamy dishes. Who knows, but that's ...
Grain-Free Cauliflower Tabbouleh Recipe
We have had some interesting discussions in my classes lately about the latest findings concerning the presence of arsenic in rice. Arsenic is a chemical element which occurs naturally in water, air, food, and soil. This natural form is referred to as organic arsenic. Arsenic is also the product ...
Fattoush Recipe
Is it sweltering where you are? I would trade places with you. As I write this it is raining and cold where I live in Southern California. At the beach. I want my money back. Daughter #1, however, is in Connecticut with no air conditioning, and soon to be in Washington, DC where the temperature ...
Gluten-Free Millet and Shiitake Pilaf Recipe
I waited several years before I taught a recipe with millet in my classes. Why? Because I was afraid. Afraid my (adult) students wouldn't like it. Afraid I would turn them off to millet forever. Afraid I would lose credibility as someone who could offer them nutritious food that tasted great ...