Lebanese Lamb Patties

  A classic Lebanese one pot meal of lamb, tomatoes, aromatic vegetables and spices! Traditionally served with seasoned middle eastern flat bread and equally delicious served with basmati rice, couscous or orzo. I have taken the liberty of simplifying the traditional step by step procedures of preparing this dish by layering the ingredients. It’s table […]

Saffron Quinoa

Saffron Quinoa Quinoa is the ancient Inca grain that is the most nutritious of all grains. Quinoa is high in fiber, gluten free, full of amino acids and iron with a delicious nutty flavor and an incredibly light consistency! My Saffron Quinoa is a side dish and a salad and goes with just about any […]

Radicchio, Basil, Chard Tabbouleh, A Variation!

Radicchio, Basil,Chard Tabbouleh, A Variation! Middle Eastern tabbouleh is such a versatile dish that can be used as a healthy grain and vegetable side dish for just about any main entrée protein. Tabbouleh is fabulous as a stand alone salad as well! For this nutritious tabbouleh variation, I have used an abundance of radicchio, fresh […]

Double Coriander Potato Salad

Double Coriander Potato Salad I call this my double coriander potato salad as I use both the fresh cilantro leaves of the coriander plant and dried roasted coriander root powder to make a delicious, bright tasting summer potato salad. Adding garbanzo beans to the golden potatoes for additional fiber and protein make this double coriander […]

Japonica Wild Rice Salad with Mushrooms and Capers

Japonica Wild Rice Salad with Mushrooms and Capers This simple wild rice salad is a medley of black, mahogany and wild rice married with fresh organic vegetables and herbs which results in a delightful grain salad just full of mineral and vitamin rich nutrition! I serve this wild rice salad as a vegetarian entrée with leaves […]

Niçoise Salad Variations

Niçoise Salad Variations A Niçoise salad is a perfect dinner solution for a hot summer’s day! Completely nutritious, super healthy and delicious; light yet very satisfying. Traditionally this fabulous salad adorns a bed of mixed greens with tuna, hard boiled eggs, potatoes, olives, crumbled cheese and green beans; I like to change it up with […]

Gnocchi Artichoke and Pea Salad

Gnocchi Artichoke and Pea Salad Yummy potato dumplings combined with artichoke hearts and peas and dressed with mediterranean spices, feta cheese and greek olives with healthy extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar! This is a salad, a main entrée, pasta dish or a flavorful and simple side dish! however you choose to serve it, […]

Kelp Noodle & Sesame Ginger Shrimp Salad

          Kelp Noodle & Sesame Ginger Shrimp Salad Such a simple and healthy medley of organic field greens or spring mix, mineral rich seaweed noodles and simply boiled shrimp doused with a toasted sesame ginger dressing! Easy as one, two, three……..   1 large package of organic spring mix greens or […]

Delicious Oriental Summer Salads!!

SPICY SZECHUAN SALAD Soft noodles and crispy vegetables, infused  with oriental spices. This is a very delicious but spicy oriental dish. A great vegetarian entrée but a perfect complement to grilled fish or chicken as well. Makes a delightful cold summer salad on it’s own!  Oriental coleslaw is next!   2 pkgs udon noodles(EDEN or […]

Artichoke Feta Salad

I found this dish in a greek restaurant in Detroit in the early 70’s-Have been hooked ever since! It is a fabulous spring salad and is a perfect accompaniment to most any meat entrée, especially chicken or lamb! You will enjoy making this healthy salad time and again!   4 cups of artichoke hearts(quartered) 8 […]