Olive Oil Dip with Fresh Herbs is easy to make and it’s one of the best starters for many meals, but it certainly is a must before indulging in an Italian meal! Whenever we go to our favorite Italian restaurant, I can’t wait to dip chunks of their warm crusty Italian bread in a bowl…
RED CABBAGE JICAMA SALAD
Red Cabbage Jicama Salad, topped with oven blistered tomatoes is quick and simple to prepare. It is a lovely salad by itself with a crusty bread, but it also makes a delicious and healthy side dish for barbecued or broiled meat recipes. The peppery flavor of red cabbage pairs nicely with the crunchy sweetness of…
HOMEMADE MARINARA SAUCE
Marinara is an Italian tomato sauce that is usually made with four basic ingredients: Tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs. Some cooks might add chopped carrots and celery to this sauce, but my recipe for this quick sauce is made with just these four ingredients, plus olive oil and some seasoning. Marinara is a simple sauce that…
THREE BEAN CITRUS SALAD
Three Bean Citrus Salad is simple, healthy and very refreshing and is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. I have used Romaine lettuce beans, sliced tangerines and oranges, precooked sausage and herbs in my Three Bean Citrus Salad. This salad is too flavorful to be covered with a heavy dressing so I have used…
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َI started my blog almost a year ago and it has been a delicious journey. I’m so grateful to each and every one of you who faithfully follow my posts and support my work with your emails and comments. It truly has been a privilege and joy to connect with amazing people from all over…
SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH CARAMELIZED TOMATOES
If you like spaghetti squash, you’re going to love Spaghetti Squash with Caramelized Tomatoes. This is a light and delightful dish with only a few ingredients and so much flavor. Prepare it for a perfect vegetarian meal, or as a gorgeous side dish for grilled meat or fish and get ready to hear praises for…
HUMMUS
This recipe transforms the ordinary garbanzo beans into a delicious and healthy dip with a mixture of spices and fresh lemon juice. Hummus is very ethnic and exotic in its simplicity. It is great as a dip, satisfying as a snack and unbeatable as a sandwich spread. The texture is velvety smooth and the…
PESTO SAUCE WITHOUT NUTS
Every year late summer, early fall. when the temperatures start to dip below 40 F, I harvest all of my basil plants. The delicate basil leaves are very sensitive to cold, 35 F to be exact. If Mother Nature plays tricks on you and the temperature suddenly falls overnight the leaves turn black and…