I asked my friend Elaine over for her belated birthday lunch. She's a very active cruise line agent and for this reason, it's a treat to spend some quality b...

For Filling 1 14 oz can canned solid –pack pumpkin (about 2 cups) 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup skim milk 2 large eggs 3/4 cup packed demerara brown sugar 1 teasp...

It’s Ontario peach season. The organic carton of Ontario peaches I purchased yesterday were literally perfect. Juicy, velvety and sweet. One carton might l...

The new craze is cauliflower i.e., the new gluten free white flour. Recipes like cauliflower pizza crust, tacos, biscuits, and cheese sticks are flooding int...

Experimentation is the way to go when it comes to spices and herbs. Dried spices work well when you are using dry heat, ovens, barbecues and the like. Fresh ...

If you ever want to try your hand with the cuisine of South Asia and the Middle East, Iqbal is your one stop shop for those hard to find ingredients. I purc
olive oil 1
 onion, finely chopped 4
 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 lb. 
ground turkey 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground ¼ teaspoon allspice, ground 1 teaspoon cumin, ground 1 teaspoon coriander seed, ground 1 large carrots, small dice 2 tablespoons 
tomato paste 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth ½ cup red bell pepp

I love pancakes of any sort. These are a delicious brunch or side dish. Very easy to whip up for special or unexpected guests. They are nutritiously packed w...

It seems so many people are being diagnosed with hypertension these days. Just ask and most people say, “Oh yah I’m on high blood pressure pills”. It would b...

How about a quick hearty snack you can make simple and easy. It’s full of protein and high in fiber. Gluten free, lactose free, and if you are worried about 
(I used this Costco brand) 1-½ teaspoons Garlic Powder 1 ½ teaspoons onion flakes or powder ½ tsp Dried Thyme
1/2-1tsp Chili pepper flakes or powder, (I used Aleppo Pepper…add as much or little depending on how spicy you want) 1 tsp Coarse Kosher Salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees

This eating healthy gig is still going strong. I am having a blast coming up with different combinations using vegetables and legumes. How ‘bout giving this ...

Exotically seasoned popcorn is always a nice non-satiating appetizer before a meal. Just to keep people satisfied and not so famished while the dinner is in ...

This time of year is awesome for fresh gorgeous produce. Discover it at your local grocery or farmer’s market. It’s a good time to treat yourself or share s...

A number of my clients have been asking for gluten free menus lately. It’s tough on a person’s system to enjoy some wonderful cuisine and then realize, “oops...

If I asked you to indulge in an appetizer or snack that is vegan gluten and lactose free AND is actually very good for you? What would you think or say? I ha
recipe developed for my recent vegetarian class had me reminiscing about that conversation. It tastes so very close to the beloved authentic French-like egg and oil mayo version. The vegan, lactose, and gluten free tag seems a bit unjust. You can whip this luscious silky dip, dressing, or perhaps a spread together in no

I was looking at my recipe archives, dating back to around 2002. I can’t believe another decade is passing. I resurrected this pecan pumpkin loaf that is rea...

No really…go get a load of them. There is good reason to consume lots of lentils. They are packed full of nutrients. These tiny morsels are delicious when yo...

My daughter took the Friday off of the September long weekend to spend with her Mom, Me. The day was glorious. Sun was shining as we took early morning pictu...

This afternoon I gave a Sushi Night!” class. Yes you read right…sushi night in the afternoon. We had the traditional Japanese sushi, feasting on Authentic Mi...

I had a carton of buttermilk kicking around in my fridge. I’m not in the habit of drinking it straight up so I decided to make some buttermilk muffins and fr...

It’s been about two months since I have been in my empty little nest. Turns out it hasn’t been very empty at all. My son, nephew, friends, have been visiti...