Creamy Cashew Indian Chicken Curry. No cream but a lovely cashew cream to mimic the spicy savoury dish we all enjoy!

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 ...

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...

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

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

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 ...

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 
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 pepper, small dice 4 la

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 n...

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 pressur...

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 yo
(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 F In a bowl, toss c

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

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

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...

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...

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 yo
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 time. Serve with fre

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

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 a...

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...

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

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 butte...