lazy (s)mashed potatoes
I often make these potatoes when I do not want to bother to peel the skins of potatoes, and want something slightly different (and lighter)...
green beans… however you may like it
Green beans are my go to vegetable- easy to cook, works with a large variety of main courses, most people enjoy them- and you can...
horseradish sauce
A complement to so many dishes, I continually use this recipe for both meat and fish dishes. It is super simple to make and adds a kick of flavor with...
spiced up lamb Kefta
I have made a lot of meatballs with beef, turkey, pork, and veal but Persian cuisine introduced me to the lamb meatball, or kefta. Each region has a different name...
potato fritters with a touch of dill
Potatoes are the common side for many recipes. These potato fritters absorb all the lovely juices of your meat or fish, adding more flavor and...
creamy leeks with white beans
Leeks are not something often served as a vegetable (in the US) but more often used as the base for seasoning sauces and other dishes. ...
simple green salad with fennel
This salad is extremely simple and full of flavor. The fennel is what makes it so good….well the fennel and really tossing the salad with seasoning. I find salads are...
fresh and traditional guacamole
This recipe is from a cooking class, Flavors for Mexico, I took at La Cocina Cooking School in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Guacamole recipes vary a bit depending on...
luscious Burrata cheese with tomatoes or roasted peppers
Burrata or mozzarella cheese makes an easy, delicious first course or side dish for any type of meal- Italian or otherwise. The flavors of tomatoes...
roasted kale with chick peas
Roasting kale, as in this recipe, makes a wonderful side dish, complement to fish or meat and even a tasty snack. You can complete all the steps many hours before...
bold broccolini with garlic and ginger
The broccoli can be boiled the day before and stored in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator a least an hour before and then prepare with the sesame oil, garlic...
coconut rice
The coconut milk in this recipe adds just a hint of sweetness- not to overwhelming but nicely perfumed.
