roasted potatoes with garlic & rosemary
These potatoes are my go-to side dish because not only are they easy to prepare but complement many different types of proteins- chicken, beef and...
Gyoza with dipping sauces
Bring out the Gyoza, but you do not have to do make them when there are so many good ones in the freezer section of grocery stores. I use frozen Gyoza...
spinach with garlic and olive oil
Spinach, a vegetable rich in vitamins and minerals, and now being usurped by its famous cousin, kale. But spinach with a good toss of olive and garlic can never be...
lovey potatoes
These potatoes are a little novelty to make around Valentine’s Day, well for that matter whenever you want to send a little love. Yes, heart-shaped,...
cucumber and mint yoghurt (mast-o-khiar)
There are many renditions of yoghurt and cucumber recipes includint those with mint, dill and even pistachios. In Indian cuisine you have Raita, in Greek you will find Tzatziki, and...
lazy (s)mashed potatoes
Who likes to peel 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)...
roasted broccoli with sun dried tomatoes and pine nuts
How I love to use broccoli in lots of different ways. It is such a versatile vegetable, and I you almost “feel healthy” when eating...
spiced up lamb Koofteh
I have made a lot of meatballs with beef, turkey, pork, and veal but Persian cuisine introduced me to the lamb meatball. Each region has a different name for its...
mexican black beans with garlic
Black beans. The staple of diets in most of the southern hemisphere and packed with protein and fiber. You can make this recipe from dried beans, which some people say...
green beans… in a variety of ways
Green beans are my go to vegetable- easy to cook, work 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...
little gem with beets and feta dressing
Salads are a good start to any meal, especially if you are serving a main course that is heavier in texture and flavor, such as a stew, beef or even...
potato fritters with a touch of chives
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...
Orzo rice with or without fresh peas
Is it pasta or is it rice? Whatever you think it is, orzo is easy to make and results in a good complement to many dishes. Unlike rice, overcooking Orzo...
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...
delicious leeks with white beans
Leeks are not something often served as a side dish vegetable but more often used as the base for seasoning sauces and other dishes. In England, serving leeks as a...
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...
crispy pork in lettuce cups with lime chili dressing
A recipe with lots of flavor and one that can be made well in advance- the flavors of the pork actually get better if made the day before. Served as...
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...
coconut rice
The coconut milk in this recipe adds just a hint of sweetness- not to overwhelming but nicely perfumed. This recipe adds just a light hint of coconut to the taste....
