Persian Cucumber Yogurt as Appetizer, Side Dish, Light MealWhile looking through a magazine last week, a colorful dish of Persian Cucumber Yogurt known as Mast-O Khiar caught my eye. After a bit of research, I adjusted and combined a few recipes to create today’s refreshing, creamy, crunchy and flavorful take on this classic Continue reading Persian Cucumber Yogurt – Mast-O Khiar Dressed for the Holidays
Rather than an afterthought, this year make your holiday salad a standout. Crisp and fresh Waldorf Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette is just made for the holiday table from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day and beyond. In this lighter than the usual Waldorf salad, Continue reading Waldorf Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette – A Standout
Hosting Thanksgiving … Let the Fun BeginWhether this is your first time hosting Thanksgiving, your tenth or you’ve lost count, help is on its way. Over the past five years, I’ve compiled my tips into a very detailed checklist for hosting Thanksgiving with more ease, less stress; more joy and less Continue reading Hosting Thanksgiving … Let’s Get Organized for More Ease, Less Stress
Wishing you a Healthy, Prosperous, Delicious and Happy New Year!♥ May love increase, may cares all cease and all the world rejoice in peace ♥
Good Fortune & Good Health Just May Go Hand-in-Hand
Choose the foods you eat in and around the New Year wisely, as they set the sail for the year to come Continue reading Happy New Year to Friends Far & Near
Gravlax for Celebrating the New Year in StyleI’m smitten with homemade gravlax, the traditional Scandinavian method of preserving salmon. Gorgeous color. Luscious texture. Delicious flavor. Gravlax reminds me of the lox of my childhood. The lox we would eat Sunday mornings with whipped cream cheese and bagels. Continue reading Gravlax – Honey Mustard Sauce with Fresh Dill
Edible Gifts Celebrate the SeasonVisions of sugar plums, cookies and truffles and jars of fermented mustard and jam. It’s that time of year when if you love to cook, you celebrate the season with a bite of something homemade. Then share these edible gifts from your kitchen with friends and family. As well as with Continue reading Edible Gifts from Your Kitchen
Roasted Winter Squash with Ginger Tomatoes and Lime Yogurt – A Standout Recipe for Holiday EntertainingComplex and boldly flavored Asian and Middle Eastern ingredients make this the most delectable of roasted winter squash recipes. Each bite bursts with bright flavor and color. Roasted Winter Squash with Ginger Tomatoes and Lime Yogurt becomes indescribably delicious Continue reading Roasted Winter Squash Ginger Tomatoes Lime Yogurt
