Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Chocolate Granola makes breakfast feel like dessert! For all the possible variations, feel free to review the complete blog posting by clicking here.Chocolate Granola - Even picky eaters will like this! Pack it in a snack bag to go. - Rolled Oats ((Large flake preferred)), Chopped Nuts, (any [...]
Affordable and nutritions, falafel are great for parties, and for everyday too. Keep some in the freezer. For the full story, check out the complete blog posting here.Falafel - This is the "bare bones" recipe. Please review the full blog posting for variations in preparation and seasoning, and ideas for serving. - Chickpeas, (or about [...]
Tapenade is a quick an easy entertainer, and a versatile ingredient too. Dip, sandwich spread, pizza topping -- lots of possibilities. For all alternate ingredient ideas, please refer to the complete blog posting by clicking here. Tapenade - Make a little, make a lot. It freezes! - Pitted Olives, (black, green, or a combination), Anchovy Paste [...]
This recipe takes a bit of effort, but it's well worth it. For all the details, check out the full blog posting here.Oven-Dried Tomatoes (The Fancy Method) - Although Roma tomatoes are specified, whole grape tomatoes can be dried with the same ingredients. The amounts are merely suggestions -- you can adjust them to taste. [...]
These oven-dried grape tomatoes are easy to produce year 'round. The same ingredients and method can be applied to halved, de-seeded Roma tomatoes, but the drying time will be much longer. For all the details, check out the blog posting here.Tomato "Raisins" - These are an excellent snack all by themselves, and a great addition [...]
This quick pickle is delicious on Bahn Mi Burgers. Leftovers can be a tasty addition to salads and sandwiches. For the Bahn Mi Burger posting, click here.Quick Pickled Vegetables - - Grated or Julienne Daikon ((Radish)), Grated or julienne carrot, Grated or julienne English Cucumber, Rice Wine Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, to taste, Prepare vegetables by [...]
This recipe was designed for the Bahn Mi Burgers, but it's pretty tasty on just about anything where you would like your mayo to have a little extra something. For the full Bahn Mi Burger posting, click here.Fortified Mayonnaise - This is NOT the popular Chipotle mayo, although you could add some if you wanted [...]
Cauliflower soup, a very simple, straightforward recipe,is a winner. Silky in texture and mild in flavor, it’s a soup base that can take off in any direction you choose. You can make a little or a lot, and it freezes beautifully. It’s gluten-free, lactose-free, can be vegetarian if that’s your bent, and has plenty of complex carbohydrate and soluble fibre, [...]
Here's a simple side dish for all occasions, summer or winter. For the complete blog entry (which is not much longer than this recipe), click here.Hot Grape Tomatoes - - Grape Tomatoes, Olive oil ((NOT Extra Virgin)), Seasoning (Salt, Pepper, Herb blend or fresh herbs), Optional : Balsamic Vinegar, In a 12-inch skillet over medium [...]
You can buy Nuoc Cham in a bottle. Sometimes it's called "Spring Roll Sauce", and is not to be confused with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce. Nuoc Cham is very thin. Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce is thicker, and much sweeter. ...or..... you could make it yourself. This is the dressing for Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad, which [...]
