Basimo Beach Sweet Almonds is a recipe created by my friend, Laurie, owner of Basimo Beach Cafe in Clearwater Florida. Both sweet and tender, these marinated nuts are my go-to treat when I want a sweet snack on the healthier side. For centuries, many cultures have considered almonds to be healthy and healing to our bodies. This power-packed food offers …
Tamari Ginger Almonds | A Delicious Whole Almond Recipe
Ever have those days where your body is craving something to snack on but you can’t figure out what? Asian inspired Tamari Ginger Almonds are one of those snacks that satisfy whatever craving I am having. The combination of fresh ginger and garlic, salty tamari and sweet Medjool dates cover almost every flavor taste bud in the mouth. Years ago, I …
Indian Vegetable Rice Pulao
It has blessed my life to have beautiful friends from around the world. One of those friends is Jeety from India. The first time I tried Indian Rice Pulao was at a dinner gathering hosted by Jeety and her husband. Many of us are familiar with a dish called Rice Pilaf which has a long history of existence throughout the …
It Begins at the Table Cookbook Sneak Peak: Arugula with Garlic, Ginger, and Tamari Mushrooms
This is a sneak peek recipe from my cookbook, It Begins at the Table! The earthy combination of garlic, ginger, and tamari-soaked mushrooms create a beautiful balance of autumn flavors next to a bed of peppery arugula and gritty Parmigiano-Reggiano. The pungent taste of these mushrooms is incredibly versatile and pair nicely with grilled steak or fish, in a stir …
Chinese Pork Ribs with Ginger and Chili
Chinese Ginger Chili Pork ribs are an ingenious creation of my friend, Rachel, from China. It seems this inventive friend of mine is a whiz in the kitchen when it comes to creating dishes that are quick, easy, healthy, and always gratifying. Although pork is widely used in many Chinese recipes, as a fan of beef, lamb, and fish, pork …
Shrimp Potstickers with Egg
Who doesn’t love pot stickers? The first time I posted the photo below of my newly assembled pot stickers, my social media feed blew up with likes. There is just something enticing about biting into a hot tender potsticker (or dumpling as some like to call it) filled with all kinds of flavorful ingredients. From shrimp and eggs to chicken, …
Turmeric Bread and Butter Pickles
Life is full, and the days of preserving the summer harvest to enjoy during the long winter month seem to be a thing of the past. In the age of fast food eating and DoorDash where you can order in from a large selection of your favorite restaurants, the desire to can and preserve foods like fruit jams and old-fashioned …
Blueberry Mint Sparkle
Spring is finally here and I’m more than ready make a trade for some recipes on the lighter side. That’s where this refreshing beauty comes in. The combination of sweet organic blueberries, fresh mint leaves lightly muddled, and a splash of ice-cold club soda makes this drink the perfect way to transition out of the cold and into a long, …
Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Hey, have you ever tried jerk chicken? I took a trip all the way to Jamaica before I finally discovered this poultry wonder. I was sitting on the beach, soaking up the sun when my fellow sunbathers abandoned their chairs and rushed towards the hotel pool area. That’s when the afternoon jerk cart came on the scene and served up …
Simple Mini Pancake Stacks
Sunday brunch is my favorite meal of the week, especially if it’s a beautiful buffet filled with delicious food. The pleasure of indulging in a relaxing breakfast that does not involve me in the kitchen cooking, or even better, cleaning up, is the way I like to spend my day of rest. But then there are those holidays like Easter, …