Chocolate Orange Cake with Dates 
Rye Sablés 
Vanilla Caramels 
Korean-style Beef 
Homemade Pop-Tarts Japanese Chicken & Rice Soup
Japan, I am so sorry for the devastation you have suffered, the loss of human lives and…
The Browning Effect
Have you thought much about the browning effect recently? I didn’t think so. Well, let…
Mac ‘n’ Cheese
I have been a fan of Jamie Oliver ever since The Naked Chef aired over a…
Mexican Chocolate Muffins
I got the idea for these muffins last night after dinner. I then watched the…
Potato Broccoli Soup With Parsley Pesto
Today is st patrick’s day. It’s all about green in the US. I don’t know about…
Grainy Crackers
This recipe comes from a Danish friend, Liselotte. We call them “knækbrød” in Danish. It…
Red Lentil Soup
This is quick comfort food. Prep time for this meal is 5 minutes. Seriously. My…
Pita Chips – make your own in less than 10 min
Store-bought pita chips are just fine. But I had some pitas sitting in my cabinet…
Citrus Fig Cous Cous
This cous cous salad takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and it is fresh, light and summery. I…
Double Apple Cinnamon Muffins
I believe we can all benefit from cutting down our intake of sugar. I splurge on…
Barley Shrimp Salad With Avocado
This is one of my favorite salads. It is more of a spring or summer…
Raw Granola Hearts
Valentine hearts are all over. The treats we share are usually really sweet and that’s…
Green Pea Wasabi Dip
We had some friends over for dinner recently. I served tortilla chips as a pre-dinner snack and…
$1.50 Salmon Burgers
My friend Gina inspired me to make salmon burgers. I like canned tuna, but I have…
Sweet & Crunchy Brussel Sprouts With Vinaigrette
Here is another healthy, fast winter side dish inspired from my fridge and pantry. There…
Tortilla Soup
I love Mexican food and there is a lot of it here in Los Angeles….
Walnuts – A Secret Trick
I went to a Persian birthday party last week. All the food was delicious, but…
Wheat Germ Muffins With Fruity Center
These low fat muffins are packed with nutrients and they are both light and tasty. Great…
Quinoa For Breakfast
Quinoa is a grain from Peru. It was sacred to the Incas. No wonder. The last…
Sneaky Beany Cookie Scones
The two little ones keep me creative. One stays clear of protein, the other has…
Sweet & Hot Tuna
This is my favorite tuna salad. It’s great for lunch, but also fancy enough for a…
Cauliflower Soup With Avocado Topping
Once in a while I like to treat our bodies to a light meal. This…
Red Cabbage With Goat Cheese
If you have made the Roasted Root Vegetables and have leftover goat cheese and parsley, then try…
Chicken Tenders – 15 min start to finish
Chicken tenders “shake & bake”. Just as fast and a lot healthier than heating store-bought ones in the…