cilantro

A World of Flavor at CIA: Brazilian Palm Puree, Homemade Italian Pasta & Vietnamese Veggie Curry

Thumbnail image for A World of Flavor at CIA: Brazilian Palm Puree, Homemade Italian Pasta & Vietnamese Veggie Curry April 3, 2011

I spent last weekend in Napa cooking in the beautiful kitchen of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA). A conference was being held by a subgroup of the American Dietetic Association so the group was mainly comprised of culinary dietitians. The theme was “Passport to Flavor: A World Cuisines Culinary Workshop.”

25 comments [continue]

Green Goddess Bites

Thumbnail image for Green Goddess Bites February 16, 2011

A special congrats to Tina of Washington, lucky #37, for winning my latest giveaway. Hope you buy something special with your Macy’s Gift Card! Also, a warm thank you to Jen of A Girl & Her Carrot and Elyse of The Cultural Dish for awarding me the Stylish Blogger Award. These ladies are so sweet. You [...]

40 comments [continue]

Chili Lime Peanut Noodles

Thumbnail image for Chili Lime Peanut Noodles August 7, 2010

With my hubby’s persuasion, I picked up tennis a few summers ago. We would just hit the ball casually, as a means of a little exercise and sunshine. Last September, when we moved out to California, my hubby thought it would be a great idea to join an official league at a club. I was [...]

23 comments [continue]

Garlic Curried Lentils

Thumbnail image for Garlic Curried Lentils April 28, 2010

When I started cooking more plant-based dishes I got really interested in Indian cooking. Indian cooking uses a lot of veggies and dresses them up nicely using fragrant spices, herbs and oils. Many dishes in Indian cuisine are naturally healthy, delicious and many of them are not that costly. My ultimate favorite spice is coriander. [...]

3 comments [continue]

Avocado & Tomato Bruschetta

Thumbnail image for Avocado & Tomato Bruschetta March 24, 2010

Yes ~ avocado season is re-emerging. At the grocery store, I am always so tempted to buy the avocados from the other part of the globe when they’re not in season – only to come home and taste one and be so sorry I did. Nothing beats a local ripe avocado. Anyway, this appetizer is [...]

0 comments [continue]

Spicy Cauliflower Curry

Thumbnail image for Spicy Cauliflower Curry January 28, 2010

This a beautiful, flavorful side dish. It’s so vibrant in color. My husband loves curry but is not that fond of cauliflower. This dish- he eats! I prefer to use a wok to cook it in. I also prefer to use peanut oil (for a change from ordinary olive oil). You can really use whatever [...]

1 comment [continue]

Herb Lentil Loaf

Thumbnail image for Herb Lentil Loaf September 24, 2009

Cooler weather always gets me the mood for hearty casseroles and loaves. This is a wonderful hearty dish. It has a yummy earthy taste from the mushrooms, nuts and cheese. It’s packed with flavor thanks to the variety of herbs and garlic. I made this for Thanksgiving one year as a vegetarian option and it [...]

2 comments [continue]