Category: Recipes

Greek salads are so refreshing, and complement a variety of meals so well. In addition they are quite flexible so add or subtract ingredients based on what you have available. When tomatoes and cucumbers are in season, no doubt about it, it is Greek salad time! You’ll Need 3...

Here’s a fabulous side dish that is so easy to make! You’ll Need 1 pound carrots ½ cup dry white wine ½ cup water 1 Tablespoon white vinegar 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 bay leaf 6 Tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon mustard Salt Pepper Directions Peel the carrots, and...

Green beans are a blank palate. Jazz them up; this one is bursting with flavor. You’ll Need 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Directions Steam beans for 5 to...

Sweet potatoes are such as nutritious food. Give this delightful combination a try.  You’ll Need 6 medium sweet potatoes or yams (about 2 pounds) or substitute one 23 ounce can 6 teaspoons brown sugar 3 Tablespoons butter 3 Tablespoons orange juice ½ teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon grated orange peel...

This is one of the easiest, quickest, tastiest and most nutritious pasta dishes you will ever make. Take it from an Italian! Submitted by Luigi of South Florida. Thank you, Luigi! You’ll Need: 1 pound dry pasta 1 pound shrimp (fresh or frozen) 1 pound of broccoli (cut in...

Ingredients 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 cup water 1 teaspoon ginger, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tablespoons brown sugar Directions Mix all in a pot and on low heat; heat until sugar is dissolved, and sauce is fragrant. Marinate fish, shrimp, chicken, tofu, vegetables in sauce, or use...

Serving broccoli or asparagus as a side dish at a holiday meal? Turn it into a spectacular side dish with a drizzle of some Hollandaise sauce. You’ll Need ½ cup butter 3 egg yolks Juice of ½ lemon Salt to taste Pinch of cayenne Directions Melt the butter and...

 The flavors of the Mediterranean are quite delicious. This is an easy way to prepare lamb on a busy weeknight. Enjoy this main dish with a glass of red wine. You’ll Need 1 pound ground lamb 16 ounces canned stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 stalk celery, cut into ½ inch...

Tomatoes cooked with olive oil are a great and healthy way to prepare them. Give this easy soup a try. You’ll Need 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced 1 Tablespoon onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2/3 cup tomatoes, chopped 4 cups chicken stock Salt and pepper to taste...

Quinoa is one of the world’s most popular health foods and is a wonderful food to try. It is a delicious grain that can work well as a side dish to a piece of fish. You’ll Need 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon...

This is a great dish to serve at brunch.. You’ll Need 1 pound lean ground pork 1 teaspoon minced garlic ¾ teaspoon thyme ¾ teaspoon fennel seeds ½ teaspoon salt Cooking oil Directions In a bowl, combine pork, garlic, thyme, fennel seeds, and salt; mix until just combined. Cover,...

Let’s prevent cancer! This recipe is quite easy. It is prepared with simple ingredients but the flavor is dynamic! You’ll Need 1 cup lentils 1 ½ quarts water 1 large potato, diced ½ bunch Swiss chard or Kale 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped Salt and pepper to taste 3...