Chilled Spanish Smoky Tomato Soup (Vegan options included)
A Spanish chilled soup that is gazpacho’s lesser known, but thicker, creamier cousin! A fabulous no-cook option for a week night.
Quick Zucchini Noodle Dinner
Zucchini noodles -- zoodles, are a great way to mimic a traditional pasta dish but one that is low carb with a nutritional punch.
Classic Italian Bread Salad
Summer tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and basil tossed with toasted baguette cubes and then allowed to soak in a flavorful vinaigrette. I love it!
Lemony Pasta with Sweet Fresh Corn Sauce (plus a Vegan Option)
Summer trifecta – zesty lemon, sweet corn, herby basil, plus al dente pasta all tossed in a luscious sauce of puréed corn. A perfect weeknight meal.
Dessert Panzanella!!
A new look at a classic Italian bread salad, kicked up another notch with lemon pound cake!!
Why does she always say, “BE BRAVE”?
Many of you have been asking about where my commonly used phrase “BE BRAVE” originated from. Here are excerpts from a letter my Mom wrote to me when I asked her for an explanation on why I was named -
Three Potato Salads — European Style!
Let your taste buds take a tour of three European potato salads – a warm version from Germany, a zesty one from France, and a creamy and garlicky option from Greece.
One of my favorite appetizers — Bruschetta
Grilled bread slathered with creamy, lemony ricotta and piled with sweet, garlicky, and juicy oven roasted tomatoes. A little drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar and I am in heaven!!
Grilling Your Dessert
Have you ever grilled pineapple? It is amazing. The high heat caramelizes the sugars and makes the pineapple just melt in your mouth.
Being Brave with Pizza Flavors
This recipe brings together the American concept of pizza with my love for Indian naan bread and mango chutney.