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THE BEST GARLIC BREAD
WITH 2 COMMENTS
This garlic bread earns its name "The Best Garlic Bread" because it is fast and easy, healthy, versatile and of course delicious. Warmed bread is served in a pool of good olive oil and seasonings.
MODERN GREEK MOUSSAKA
WITH 6 COMMENTS
Moussaka is both an ultimate comfort food and a labor of love to make. This recipe for modern Greek moussaka reduces the preparation steps and is a healthier version of traditional moussaka.
BLACK-EYED PEAS, THE HEALTHY, AFFORDABLE AND LUCKY LEGUME
WITH NO COMMENTS
Black-eyed peas are healthy, affordable and filling. Find out why these tasty legumes are prized all over the world.
BLACK-EYED PEAS GREEK SALAD
WITH 5 COMMENTS
I discovered this black-eyed-peas dish on a recent trip to Greece and fell in love with this traditional Greek dish. Loaded with fresh vegetables and olive oil, this is an excellent dish to expand your healthy Mediterranean diet.
KALE AND LENTIL CHOPPED GREEK SALAD
WITH NO COMMENTS
This modern version of a Greek salad was inspired by a salad I ate at Asteras Beach Club on the coast of Glyfada, which is known as the Athens Riviera. It is fresh uber healthy and a perfect example of the Mediterranean diet. I find it quite filling as is, but you can add some grilled chicken or salmon if you desire more protein.
ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS I USE IN MY COCKTAILS AND APPETIZERS COOKING CLASS
WITH NO COMMENTS
This week I held a private Cocktails and Appetizers cooking class for 18 ladies who were celebrating two significant birthdays. These ladies regularly get together for fun, laughter, support, travel and a cocktail or two. It was an honor to help them celebrate their birthdays by learning something new in my kitchen.
EASY & HEALTHY LARB SALAD
WITH NO COMMENTS
My version of Laotian Larb salad has been modified for access to readily available ingredients in the U.S. It is an intensely flavorful salad that uses Thai sweet, sour, salty, spicy and bitter flavors to create a delicious salad that stands alone as a complete meal. Serve as a tossed salad, as lettuce wraps or pack in mason jars for lunch.
QUICK SOUS VIDE MUSHROOMS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
WITH NO COMMENTS
These umami-rich sous vide mushrooms can be used in so many ways to make your meals delicious. They take 10 minutes of active time to prepare and 30 minutes in a sous vide bath. Prepare multiple bags at a time and store them in the fridge for later use.
DIRTY HASSELBACK BAKED SWEET POTATOES
WITH NO COMMENTS
These Cinnamon-Drenched Baked Sweet Potatoes Are Easy, Delicious and Good For You These baked sweet potatoes are my go-to comfort food when I want something that tastes decadent, don’t have…
SOUS VIDE SALTED BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING WITH IRISH WHISKEY
WITH 3 COMMENTS
This rich and decadent butterscotch pudding is cooked sous vide for a creamy and smooth texture that melts on the mouth. A splash of Irish Whiskey gives it depth. I finish it with a sprinkling of Maldon sea salt and a salted chocolate covered almond. Oh my!