Brussels sprouts is one of the healthiest vegetables. It is packed with Vitamin K, A and C, gives cancer and DNA protection. It is a great antioxidant, and when steamed (!) it is also known to lower cholesterol levels. Lastly, …
Quick side salad named after a Russian cuisine staple – Borscht, because of its color and its main ingredient – cabbage. This colorful salad is sure to brighten up your dinner table. Serve it with meat, or as a coleslaw …
And here continues my saga for soup. This one is a great alternative to a chicken noodle soup. It is loaded with vegetables and low in calories. The best part it takes only 10 minutes to prepare. Added parmesan gives …
Eating broth and and broth-based soups for lunch was sacred in my childhood. My mom told me that my stomach will dry out if I don’t eat my soup for lunch. Now that I grew up and free to eat …
I call recipes like this – “mighty bowls”, because of the ultimate combination of nutrients and vitamins it has in one meal. You can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner, though my preference is lunch just because it’s usually …
Another quick recipe for weeknight dinner that takes 20 min to make. Minimum ingredients, maximum flavor!
What you need for 4 ppl:
Scallops, what’s in a word? For me the whole universe. In my childhood my dad used to dive for scallops and bring them fresh from the ocean for us. Mom always seared them with butter, pinch of salt and pepper …
This recipe is from Nicholas Elmi, the owner of Laurel restaurant in Philadelphia, PA. The original recipe uses hake, but I tried halibut, cod and pollock and they all turned just fine.
The special thing in this recipe is …
Velouté is from French, literary meaning velvet. In cuisine it is used as a name for sauces or soups that are thickened with egg yolks, butter and cream. However nowadays it is used for soups that are thickened exclusively with …
Here is on of my favorite soups. My 5 y.o. son adores it and asks for it all the time. The beauty of this recipe that it is ready in seconds and saves so much time. It’s vegetarian and can …
Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day! We are so blessed in so many ways!
One of my favorite Thanksgiving season things is the abundance of pumpkin. You could cook so many delicious things with it: soups, pastas and, of course, pumpkin pie.…
Ta-da! It’s a cheat day which means pasta night. This creamy reduced-guilt pasta is loaded with green vegetables like zucchini and peas.
Asparagus aka “green spaghetti” as my kids call it one of my favorite vegetables. It is sad often times, it is overcooked and so people can’t appreciate how good it is. My love for this vegetable is infinite. I like …
Good morning, good morning… Breakfast mini sandwiches to super charge you for the day. Literally takes 5 min to prepare, and you get a healthy breakfast. Omega-3 fats, proteins, fiber -all you need for a perfect start!
As most of us are nearing chilly weather (not me), the perfect time for soups and stews comes. What can be better than enjoying a bowl of delicious broth, warming our body and soul. Extra chili notes in this recipes …
Shakshouka (which means “mixture” in Arabic) is basically sautéed vegetables with spices and herbs, baked with a few eggs afterwards. Traditional dish in Tunisia and Middles East, it was then brought to Israel by Maghrebi Jews, where it has become …
My experience with spiralizer started with this recipe a few years ago. It has become a staple in our family. If you don’t have a spiralizer in your kitchen, just thinly slice zucchini lengthwise to form spaghetti-like strands. It will …
I once tried it at a coffee shop in Midtown New York on a hot summer day and oh gosh! I fell in love. From then on it has become my favorite coffee cocktail, it is especially good for hot …
This is a quick fix for a breakfast or brunch. My kids love it, and it’s just perfect for the Fall and Apple picking season! It takes only 15 min to prepare this warm nutritious meal.
The original French toast …