Chicken Stuffed Swiss Chard Roll Ups with Fresh Sicilian Marinara

I don’t know what it is with me and stuffing vegetables. Something about stuffed vegetables is so homey and it can be enjoyed as a weeknight dinner or festive holiday meal. Whether its stuffed grape leaves, peppers, artichokes, tomatoes, aubergines, onions………..the list goes on and on! I’m always looking for fun new ways to enjoy … More Chicken Stuffed Swiss Chard Roll Ups with Fresh Sicilian Marinara

Maple – Whole Grain Blueberry Torte

Ingredients: 🏼1 Stick Earth Balance (All Natural Butter Substitute) 🏼1 egg 🏼3/4 cup Maple Syrup 🏼1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🏼1 teaspoon citrus zest (ideally, lemon or orange) 🏼1/2 cup juice of choice of zest (lemon if lemon zest, orange if orange zest) 🏼2 and 1/4 cups whole grain flour 🏼2 teaspoons baking powder 🏼1 teaspoon … More Maple – Whole Grain Blueberry Torte

Moroccan Spiced Salmon with Chickpeas and Harissa

I’m always reinventing the classic Moroccan Fish! Not because it needs to be redone, but because if I’m going to eat something as often as my heart desires (almost every day🙈) then I need several variations or I’ll get bored of it! Here we go! FIRST……you’ll need: – 2 Salmon fillets, about 6 oz each … More Moroccan Spiced Salmon with Chickpeas and Harissa

Brown Rice and Beef stuffed Grape Leaves (Yebra)

Ingredients: 👉1 1/2 cups cooked medium grain brown rice  👉3/4lb lean ground beef 👉1 small onion, minced 👉1 teaspoon all spice 👉Salt + Pepper to taste 👉Grape Leaves, drained, rinsed and stems trimmed 👉1/2 cup lemon juice (fresh is best!) 👉2 cups boiling water 👉1/4 teaspoon turmeric 👉1/2 teaspoon dried mint  Instructions: 👳Combine the first … More Brown Rice and Beef stuffed Grape Leaves (Yebra)

Curried Quinoa Salad with Spinach 

🍀Curried Quinoa Salad with Spinach Ingredients: 🍀1 1/3 cups quinoa that has been cooked with salt, pepper and at least 1 tablespoon curry 🍀1 cup shredded carrots 🍀2 cups fresh spinach leaves 🍀1 small red onion, thinly sliced 🍀1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted 🍀4 tablespoons red wine vinegar 🍀2 tablespoons olive oil  🍀dash of sugar … More Curried Quinoa Salad with Spinach 

Zucchini Angel Hair with Pesto and Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients: 2 medium Zucchini, washed and unpeeled 1 bunch Basil, washed and stems removed 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup Olive Oil (for the pesto) + 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil (for roasting) 1 package Grape Tomatoes, left whole 2 large Portabello Mushrooms, stems removed and sliced Salt and Black Pepper, to taste (optional) Parmesean Cheese … More Zucchini Angel Hair with Pesto and Roasted Vegetables