It’s December in Florida. The outside temperature has finally dipped below 80°F during the day, while the evenings are a comfortable 60°. I planned on…
Browsing Category Grain & Legumes
Potato-Green Bean Bulgur Pilaf
When Gloria Hachigian-Ericsen asked me if I had a bulgur recipe that includes potatoes, onions, tomato, and green beans, I chuckled to myself. What Musa…
Farro – An Ancient Grain Making a Come-back
I was excited to find farro in one of my favorite Italian markets recently. Never heard of farro? Don’t feel badly, you’re not the only…
Bulgur Pilaf with Onions and Tomato Juice
Christine Datian loves to share her Armenian recipes. In fact, we posted her Spicy Southwestern Tabbouleh recipe in September. This, and a number of her other…
Roasted Spiced Chick Peas
Instead of nibbling on the same-old snack food or appetizer, try something with a healthy twist. Roasted Spiced Chick Peas Roasted Spiced Chick Peas Ingredients: 1-15 oz. can chick…
Grape-Orzo-Pistachio Salad
Is it just me? Or are there others who don’t like to eat grapes before they’ve been blessed? Somehow it just seems wrong to consume grapes…
Spinach and Bean Stew
There are times when we just don’t feel like eating meat. It might have something to do the fact that we often aren’t pleased with the…
Lentil and Brown Rice Salad with Cumin Dressing
Lentil and Brown Rice Salad The outside temperature is rapidly rising. It’s been hotter in the northeast than in south Florida lately, indicating it’s time…
The Perfect Pilaf (video!)
Confession: I’m a pot peeker. At least, I used to be. For many years, my pilaf-making was hampered by my natural curiosity as well as…
Zucchini with Rice
Zucchini with Rice, Pine Nuts & Currants When I made cod with spinach the other day, I ended up with some leftover currants and toasted pine…