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Spontaneous Ideas An idea sparked this week while I was at the grocery store. I saw a bag of cauliflower rice staring at me. I instantly thought of making cauliflower fried rice. I picked up a bag and made the dish that evening. It was so yummy! Let’s get to the recipe. Cauliflower Fried Rice […]
Pain, the Everyday Teacher There have been many days when I envisioned a very productive day but hardly did anything because I wasn’t feeling well. Experiencing that repeatedly has been a constant reminder to be gentle and give myself lots of love and grace. Over time, it’s become a bit easier to accept that it’s […]
What is Raita? Raita is an Indian yogurt condiment that reminds me of tzatziki, a Mediterranean yogurt sauce. Raita can be paired with any Indian dish, like curries and naan. It’s simple and quick and oh-so-delicious! Raita Recipe Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions Happy cooking, FS x
Fall is Around the Corner! Reflecting on the upcoming fall season, I think about maple (leaves), pecans, and the beautiful fall foliage. This is a perfect recipe to welcome autumn in a few weeks. Chronic Pain & Refined Sugars September is Pain Awareness Month. This dairy-free ice cream recipe is delicious and healthy because it […]
Refreshing Kicker? Need a cool drink during the dead of summer? This healthy smoothie recipe will not only be invigorating but spicy hot! You’ll see why in the recipe below. Strawbananalicious Smoothie Recipe Yields: 16-20 fluid ounces Kitchen Equipment Production Steps Cheers, FS x
Sorbet Aha Moment! I recently made my first sorbet and discovered how simple it was. The recipe below can be used as a template for any fruit sorbet. Blueberry-Lime Sorbet Recipe Yields: 3-5 servings Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions Sorbet vs. Sherbet For as long as I can remember, I used sorbet and sherbet interchangeably. It […]
First Ever Cooking Class I was privileged to host three cooking demonstration classes in a beautiful demo kitchen at my workplace for a Self-Care Workshop event on the 21st of July. This pasta was one of the dishes featured in the class. The attendees were amazed at how quick and straightforward it was to make. […]
Two Salsa Recipes Fresh salsa always tastes best. And it’s healthier. There are no added preservatives to keep the freshness. In culinary school, I had the privilege of making several salsas during Mexican Cuisine Week. It was a lot of fun. You’re in for a treat because I’m sharing two today. Salsa Fresca Recipe Yields: […]
Cauliflower Craze As mentioned in another blog post, cauliflower dishes have been trendy lately. During my culinary school experience, I made three different cauliflower dishes in one assignment. I’ve never eaten so much cauliflower in one sitting before. Today, I will share the second dish, cauliflower gratin. What is Gratin? Gratin, a French term, is […]
What is Sirnicki? Sirnicki, also spelled syrniki, are sweet, cheesy Russian pancakes. I had an opportunity to make these in culinary school. They were addicting to munch on, especially when paired with a sweet compote (fruit) sauce, like blueberry. Sirnicki Recipe Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions Farmer’s Cheese: Sirnicki: Making a fruit compote to drizzle over […]
