Lubia polow is a traditional rice dish made with green beans, beef, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This one-pot meal offers the perfect portion of tender meat, healthy vegetables, and rice for a satisfying meal your entire family will love. In Iranian cooking, polow is rice cooked with meat, vegetables, herbs and/or spices. Persian cuisine offers many wonderful varieties of polow …
Crab Apple Roll Ups
Along with colder weather and fall approaching, crab apple season will soon be in full bloom. There are many delicious ways to prepare this tiny tart fruit, but my favorite way to use crab apples is by creating dehydrated fruit roll-ups. My neighbor has a huge crab apple tree in her front yard that produces hundreds of gorgeous apples. A …
Instant Pot Fall Off the Bone Baby Back Ribs
The lazy days of summer may be winding down but, barbecue season is still going strong. Fall off the Bone Baby Back Ribs tops the list of my favorite meat recipes, especially when prepared in an Instant Pot. Though I usually prepare my ribs in a smoker, I love the ease of making them in a fraction of the time …
Dairy-free Cashew Milk Latte
Homemade dairy-free cashew milk latte is a delicious alternative to expensive coffee shop beverages – not to mention much kinder on your pocket book. Made with freshly made cashew milk and strongly brewed coffee, enjoy it plain or get creative with your favorite sweetener including, honey, agave nectar, coconut sugar,vanilla or almond flavoring, and top it with a drizzle of …
London Broil Wrapped Asparagus
Like a favorite outfit or a pair of shoes you like to wear all summer long, London broil wrapped asparagus is that favorite recipe I have made repeatedly. I absolutely love the flexibility of this dish. It is both elegant and casual, making it the perfect choice for any occasion. This is a great make-ahead dish that can be prepared …
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sliders
Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sliders are easy to make and bring the flavors of Jamaica to your table. A delicious menu change-up perfect for gatherings, picnics, potlucks, or dinner tonight. We hosted our son’s graduation party this summer. After attending what seems like a dozen different grad parties over the course of June and July, Jean-Marc wanted to do something …
Zaatar Sweet Potatoes and Eggs
Zaatar sweet potatoes and eggs, inspired by the Mediterranean Shakshouka recipe found in my book, It Begins at the Table, is a nutritious and satisfying start to the day. Hardy diced sweet potatoes and onions tossed in aromatic zaatar and sauteed until tender. Top it with soft poached eggs for a Mediterranean style breakfast the entire family will love. Zaatar …
Healthy Healing Green Lemonade
Healthy healing green lemonade is one of my favorite go-to drinks when someone in my family is feeling under the weather. Made with fresh organic apples, lemons, kale, celery, and ginger, this nutritious super-food drink is packed with vitamins and minerals that help the body get back to being healthy again. I have a small organic coop only five minutes …
Berries and Cream Sugar Cookie Pizza
The fourth of July is upon us once again and if you are planning to host or attend an Independence day gathering with friends and family, Berries and Cream Sugar Cookie Pizza is the perfect dessert to make! This four-ingredient dessert is super easy to make and you can decorate it for the occasion using your favorite fruit combinations. I …
Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie
Strawberry watermelon smoothie is the latest addition to my smoothie family of recipes but with an extra special twist. Lately, I’ve been experimenting with collagen peptides and discovered this delicious watermelon flavored collagen by Ancient Nutrition. I love the subtle flavor in this watermelon collagen protein. When combined with fresh fruits like strawberries, coconut yogurt and vanilla almond milk, it …