Recipes

The amazing cauliflower! According to Dr. Mercola “Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables, often overshadowed by its green cousin broccoli. This is one vegetable that deserves a regular rotation in your diet, however, as it contains an impressive array of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other phytochemicals”. This recipe is…

Eggplant tastes best when roasted or grilled. So I decided to grill them first then added them to the mushrooms with simple marinara sauce. Baby Bella mushrooms are my favorite kind because they render a very earthy taste and the texture is perfect for simmering. This vegan dish is full of flavor, great with a side…

Not so typical Caprese Salad but close. I used “Zima” orange grape tomatoes and I added cilantro for my dressing. I also added some red onions – so, now you can see how this recipe is “not” so typical Caprese salad. But don’t worry you’ll still get your favorite cheese (mozzarella) and balsamic vinegar. I love…

I find that these little tri-color potatoes are more flavorful than the normal potatoes. If you cannot find them in your local grocery store just use the regular potatoes and cut them into 1 1/2-inch size pieces. Potatoes are loaded with essential vitamins like Vitamin B6, high in fiber with the skin, iron, and potassium. So…

I remember growing up and going with my grandma to the market to get a load of okra. We grow a lot of them in my native land. They are popular in the Southern part of United States and it’s indigenous in Africa and the Middle East.  Okra is a warm weather vegetable, it’s bright…

  I never thought I can make pesto using kale. When you blanch or braise the kale it tastes milder, a great pair with mildly toasted garlic. The dark leafy greens are always the most nutritious. Kale is a super food, it’s packed with vitamins and minerals. They come in different types, they can be flat,…

It’s another potato day in our house! We love red and yellow potatoes, they are very filling and easy to pair with almost anything. One thing though –  because it’s heavy and contains starch, you might want to pair potatoes with leafy greens and all kinds of vegetables vs meats. Starches require different digestive enzymes…

As I was shopping at Trader Joe’s yesterday, I found this red noodles. I love Pad Thai but I try to have them occasionally because the noodles are heavy in my tummy. Once in a while, my husband will ask for a traditional dish, and I thought he would be happy to have some Pad Thai…

Thinking of what to have for dinner but can’t decide because all you see at the store are highly processed foods that will just make you more tired. You don’t have to settle for TV dinners to have your meals. Here’s the baked Buffalo Cauliflower recipe that is simple and easy to make, you’ll have…