Oven Roasted Vegetables

Oven Roasted Vegetables

Mmmm,  roasted vegetables. They are such a great compliment to any meal and they are pretty darn good for you too. One of my favorite things about roasted veggies is that you can pick and choose what kinds of vegetables you like, apply the same technique and you will get  very yummy results. For this [...]

Spicy Sauteed Kale

Spicy Sauteed Kale

So some of you out there are probably thinking, what the heck is kale? Well if you don’t know, it is a leafy green vegetable with a lot of nutritional value, it is high in fiber, vitamin K and also has a fair amount of calcium in it. For these reasons and because of the [...]

Zucchini Cakes

Zucchini Cakes

These zucchini cakes make an elegant appetizer fit for those upcoming Oscar parties. Shredded fresh zucchini, is mixed with a little Parmesan, panko, paprika, garlic and a hint of ground nutmeg. The mixture is then pressed into patties and pan fried in olive oil until they are golden brown.

Spinach Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Spinach Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

I have kind of been on a spinach kick lately, serving it sauteed or in a soup like my Spinach and Potato Puree, so salad seemed like the next logical step. Spinach, crimini mushrooms, red onions and goat cheese are tossed with a tangy Dijon vinaigrette.

Thai Prawn Wrap

Thai Prawn Wrap

For this quick recipe, succulent prawns are sauteed with garlic and Thai seasoning.  Cooked rice and freshly chopped green onions are added to the mix before it is all rolled up in a warmed spinach tortilla. The result is a very filling, flavorful wrap.

Broiled Masala Chicken

Broiled Masala Chicken

For those of you that like Indian food, this is a delicious dish. The key to this recipe is the garam masala. Garam masala is a blend of ground spices that create a “spicy” flavor, so this dish is a little on the spicy side. You can make the blend of spices on your own [...]