A perfect transitional salad, this grain and hearty vegetable salad gets lots of its flavor and texture from nuts. From a creamy peanut butter infused dressing to a crown of mixed chopped nuts, it's a perfect side to grilled or roasted meats or a clever lunch that can serve that role all week.
With all kinds of delightful, yet fussy food finding its way in front of us during the holidays, there's something lovely about a bowl of smooth, satisfying soup. This version features the flavors of Thailand blended with butternut squash and creamy coconut milk.
One of the things I love most about Thai cuisine is its wonderful ability to blend flavors. This time around, we take a cue from Thailand and blend sweetness and spice in a fried rice dish chock full of fresh vegetables, tender rice, and even tangy pineapple.
I don't do it often, but sometimes I'm either out of eggs or have just one or two I'm saving for something else and I will bake without eggs. After all, you don't need to have eggs (or even dairy) on hand, but a day without chocolate cake is just a little cloudier than it needs to be!
When "eat your veggies" becomes "can I please have more", you know you're doing something right. Get a cheer from friends and family alike when you put together some tasty fritters featuring kohlrabi and carrots that are great as a lunch entree, appetizers or snacks, or a light dinner.
Lentils are a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, but their versatile nature allows them to blend into a multitude of great world cuisines. This time around, actually blending is used to incorporate them into a fantastically flavorful Tex-Mex soup.
Noodles are a kind of comfort food to me and they become something of an obsession when coated in a spicy, creamy sauce. So when something as simple as spaghetti get a fun Thai peanut sauce makeover, it's sure to find its way to my favorites list.
If you love eating falafels but hate the fuss involved in making them, trick your taste buds with a simplified method that will leave you with an amazing wrap sandwich that gives you the flavor you are looking for with less than a half hour of prep time involved.
What would you do if your kid decided that dessert needed to be something you could share with the dog? Say no and grab a brownie? Nah — you'd make putting together a special treat an after-school project and then grab the camera when it gets dished up. Or that's what you'd do if you were me!
