Chinese Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant is a popular dim sum treat, which is typically fried in copious amounts of oil. Eggplant has a propensity to sop up a lot of oil, so this baked version keeps all the delicious Asian flavors intact, without the grease. Plus, this is roasted on parchment in the oven, so cleanup […]
Moroccan Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce
Ring in the New Year with this wonderful twist to the traditional cocktail meatball! Benefits of Grass Fed Pasture Raised Lamb I like to use grass fed, pasture raised ground lamb. It has less fat, and more protein than grain fed lamb, and is an excellent source of vitamin B12, niacin, zinc, and iron. The […]
Seared Scallop and Avocado Purses in Radicchio
Seared Scallop Purses – Elevated Thanksgiving Day Appetizer in Ten Minutes Thanksgiving is officially the biggest food holiday of the year (well, next to the Super Bowl, if you consider the Super Bowl a holiday). While you’re busy thinking about getting together the turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes, don’t forget about the appetizers […]
Mediterranean Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
If you are a crunchy salty snack person, these chickpeas will be your new best friend. They are healthy and satisfying, quick to put together in one pan, and flavor combinations are endless What Seasonings Go With Chickpeas? I used orange zest, truffled green olives and Italian oil cured olives, fresh garlic, fresh sage, olive […]
A Far East Flair to Resurrect Your Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers
Skip the fat laden turkey stuffing sandwich, and the turkey pot pie Asian flavors add a twist, while staving off holiday pounds by transforming leftover Thanksgiving turkey and veggies into your new favorite ways to use up turkey with curry turkey salad, turkey miso soup, and turkey spring rolls that you can enjoy during […]