Back To Basics: Farro
Farro (also known as spelt) is an ancient Mediterranean type of wheat that I love to use a lot in my salads, risottos, and...
Back to Basics: French Green Lentils
I LOVE French green lentils (also called Le Puy) culinarily because they stay “al dente” and are just perfect for salads! They are very...
Back to Basics: Bulgur Wheat
Bulgur Wheat has a wonderful light nutty taste! It is a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. It is a nutrient dense whole...
Squash Noodles With Peanut Sauce
If your kids are anything like mine they love noodles. Whenever we go out for Chinese food they always want the fried noodles and...
Back to Basis: Black Rice
I just recently discovered black rice and I absolutely love its chewy yet “al dente” texture and its distinct rich nutty flavor! This ancient...
Back to Basics: Black Beluga Lentils
I LOVE black beluga lentils culinarily because they are dark and dense and are just perfect for those recipes that call for that dark...
Chickpea Salad with Avocado, Tomatoes and Feta
How can I say no when my daughter asks for her favorite chickpea salad? This salad has morphed into a staple in our house....
Back To Basics: Whole Wheat Couscous
I absolutely love couscous! It is a staple of North African cooking, which of course brings back memories of my childhood. I use whole...
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
This creamy smoothie has a delicious blend of flavors. It tastes like pumpkin pie! Not too sweet, and so satisfying to start the day...
Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Recipe
I have to be honest, I am new to vegan baking and I am never quite sure what to expect when I first make an...
