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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
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: […]
Tzatziki Lover! I love tzatziki sauce. It’s a Mediterranean condiment made of Greek yogurt (the traditional version). I get so excited when this sauce is paired with my Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. But, of course, what’s better is making my own sauce to have at hand all the time. I’ve made the original version […]
What is Poi? Poi is a staple in Hawaiian cuisine. It’s made with water and taro root, or kalo, in Hawaiian. Pounding the kalo and adding water creates a pudding-like consistency. That’s the traditional way of making poi. A modern method is boiling kalo in a pot, mashing, and mixing it with water to create […]
What’s Tabbouleh? Tabbouleh is a Lebanese salad that contains bulgar wheat. This ancient and nutty grain adds a nourishing burst of energy to each bite. The Old Testament mentions bulgur and wheat’s popularity during that period. Bulgar is prepared by boiling, drying, and grinding kernels of wheat. This results in a tight grain you can […]
Housemade Whole-Grain Mustard I was excited to learn how to make my own mustard; it was simple and quick, with its star ingredient, the mustard seed. The flavor was much spicier than I imagined. My mouth and taste buds got a kick! But I didn’t mind. I enjoyed fresh mustard. Mustard Recipe Yields: 2 cups […]
Housemade Hummus, For the Win! I’ve tried many store-bought hummuses, but nothing tastes better than making your own from scratch. I was excited and proud of the outcome of this appetizer. It was a hit in my household. Let’s dive right into the recipe and cooking instructions. Hummus Recipe Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions Store-Bought Hummus […]
Fresh Chermoula Rocks! During African week in my World Cuisines class, I was introduced to chermoula (pronounced “sher-moo-la”), a fabulous fresh herbal sauce paired with meats, poultry, and fish. It’s also used as a dip and spread. It’s delightful, flavorful, healthy, and did I mention fresh? Chermoula Recipe Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions Happy cooking, FS […]
Quick & Easy Zesty Marinated Olives This recipe was fun, simple, and fast to make. It was one of my favorite assignments in culinary school. The result after a day of marinating these olives was refreshing and tasty. It’s the perfect Mediterranean mezze (appetizer). Marinated Olives Recipe Yields: 2 cups Kitchen Equipment Production Steps Green Olives Facts […]
