I created this recipe to highlight strawberries as its main ingredient and used other flavors to compliment and elevate the sweetness from the berries. I recommend making this salad during summer when strawberries are in season and most flavorful. It is a simple dish that only requires a few items, […]
Lunch
Salmon Quinoa Patties
These versatile salmon quinoa patties can be served as appetizers, on a salad for lunch, or as the main course for dinner with a side of vegetables. It is a great way to use left over cooked salmon, but if you don’t have cooked salmon on hand and are in […]
Portobello Pizza
This is a simple and easy recipe that is perfect for a mid-day snack or a low-carb appetizer. Instead of using traditional pizza dough, I substituted portobello mushrooms, which add extra flavor to the pizza with less guilt. I recommend baking the mushrooms first before adding the toppings to ensure […]
Lamb Meatballs
Instead of using beef, this dish uses ground lamb to create a tasty and flavorful variation on the classic meatball recipe. The lamb is combined with grated onion, garlic and parsley to enhance the taste of the lamb and give the meatballs a more complex flavor profile. The meatballs are first […]
Chicken Stew With Beef Franks
This is an unconventional recipe that combines chicken with beef franks in a delicious, comforting stew. My mother-in-law actually developed this recipe many years ago and my theory is that she put beef franks in the stew to incentivize my husband to eat his food. Although it may sound out […]
Beef Eggplant Tomato “Ratatouille”
This recipe the perfect medley of high-end and comfort food. The flavor combination of the mini beef patties with the creamy eggplant and the sweet tomatoes is the epitome of comfort. Creating the layers one by one will take some time, but the presentation of this dish takes it to […]
Asparagus Salad with Hazelnuts
With just a few simple ingredients, this salad is the prefect recipe for a busy weekday meal or an easy side for your weekend feasts. The asparagus is definitely the star in and all the other ingredients help to elevate its flavor. The romaine lettuce with its mild taste is […]
Barbecue Chicken Pizza
My favorite pizza place in the Bay Area, has the best bbq chicken pizza! When I moved to Seattle a few years agoChicken and bbq sauce are always a delicious combination and in this recipe they are topped with mozzarella cheese, red onion and cilantro for a well-balanced and tasty […]