Rice is a staple food throughout much of China and Asia and other places. White and brown plain boiled rice is a useful accompaniment that goes well with a…
Miscellaneous/ Pasta, Rice, Grains/ Soups/ Vegetable and Grain Soups
Chicken of the Woods Cream of Mushroom Soup
This is a hearty soup that captures the flavor of the Chicken of the woods. It goes best with a full-bodied Zinfandel for a midday lunch!…
Appetizers/ Pasta, Rice, Grains/ Vegetables
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cumin-Scented Quinoa & Pecans
The crunchiness and superb simplicity of roasted Brussel sprouts are underrated. They are a delicacy. Combine this humble vegetable with ancient quinoa and wait for those flavors to merge…
This recipe is perfectly sweet, filled with oats, crunchy nuts, flax seeds, fresh berries, and fragrant vanilla, and delicious served cold on a next day. A healthy make-ahead breakfast…
A valuable source of fiber and nutrients, grains have long been a vital part of man’s diet. They have been ground into flour for baking since ancient times, and…
Pasta, Rice, Grains
Happy Thanksgiving Everybody! Einkorn Risotto with sautéed Mushrooms & Fresh Herbs
“Today we have gathered and we see that the cycles of life continue. We have been given the duty to live in balance and harmony with each other and…
Pasta, Rice, Grains/ Travel/ Vegetables
Autumn Recipe with Roasted Vegetables, Lima Beans & Buckwheat- Florida Trip (Part Two)
I had some lovely time with my dear friends and clients in Winter Park, Florida at the beginning of September. My photography exhibition was taking place at AXIOM gallery…
This dish already is thousands of years old. When I traveled through the Middle East I have tried hummus from street food carts and in fancy restaurants. Each hummus…
This is a colorful pasta, made from roasted beets with a sweet aftertaste and a lovely bright color that marries best with cheese sauce and fresh herbs that show…
Main Dish/ Pasta, Rice, Grains/ Russian Monday
Russian Monday: “Grechnevay Kasha” – Buckwheat with Dried Mushrooms, Pumpkin & Onion
Good hearty buckwheat kasha is a serious matter. It’s a thing in itself crowning the whole of Russian cuisine. It requires a responsible and thorough approach when cooking with…
What a beautiful evening it is outside tonight as I write this! The air is still warm enough to be comfortable, but a cool breeze is coaxing the still-vibrant…
Autumn “When the leaves change hueThe air becomes nice and coolFall is upon us” My husband bought me a bag of organic farro in Costco store and I cook…
I started my risotto only with garlic, mushrooms and rice. The rest of the ingredients I was choosing during the process. The coconut milk proved to be an excellent…
Recently I have received a package of PROGRESSO sauces to use in my recipes. Today I was making vegetarian dinner for my husband and did not feel like spending…
Hearty and heart-healthy, this roasted butternut squash dish makes a warming main course for a weekday family dinner. Beautiful and simple plate for a Monday night.…
In ancient China, Black Rice was known as “Emperor’s Rice”, and it was reserved exclusively for Chinese Royalty. Loaded with antioxidants, vitamin E and fiber, Black Rice is as…
There are few things tastier than light, freshly cooked, fluffy potato gnocchi. The addition of certain spices in combination with other ingredients can elevate this simple foodstuff to heights…