Comforting Quinoa Bowl with Basil Tomato Sauce {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan}

There’s nothing like a big bowl of comfort when the weather starts to get a little chilly. I don’t know about you but when it comes to making dinner for myself, my body craves warmth and comfort but not the oooeeyyy gooeeeyyy sugar-laden fried comfort foods. It’s more of the fresh, wholesome, nourishing foods. I … Continued

Baked Eggplant Medley

I’m a sucker for eggplant.  Yes, it’s a nightshade veggie but I just love the sweet, soft taste of a freshly baked eggplant.  There’s something about that rich purple skin and those succulent seeds…it almost resembles a creamy texture when baked. What’s not to love, right? A perfect dish for a chilly, winter night when … Continued

Lentil, Collard n’ Fig Tapenade

Well, yesterday was quite a stormy one here in Manhattan… Strong wind gusts, lots of rain and a broken umbrella left me with one choice. Experimentation in my lil’ kitchen. I purchased some fresh collard greens on Saturday at the Union Square Market, so I surely had to taste them.  Next step, my lentils, as … Continued

Cucumber Almond Gazpacho Sauce

Last night I decided to whip up a cooling gazpacho sauce to take off the nonstop heatwave that we’re feelin’ here in Manhattan…it surely has been a bit too hot to turn on my oven and strike up the stove, so I opted for a fresh gazpacho sauce which I drizzled atop my tilapia dinner. … Continued

Superbowl Casserole

Ready for the big game on Sunday? Here’s a quick and easy recipe that will have your Superbowl fans begging for more. Ingredients 1 cup gluten-free vegetable broth 1 Roma tomato, sliced 1 cup organic tomato sauce 1 large sweet onion, finely diced 2 scallions, finely chopped 1/4 cup sliced black olives 1 tsp. chili … Continued

Stonyfield Oikos Recipe: Orange Zest Chicken Gyros

I have been eager to share with all of you my fabulously delicious Oikos Greek yogurt recipe for the Stonyfield Oikos contest. I created this yummy recipe last week.  As all of you know, I am a huge fan of Oikos Greek yogurt and always have at least one container in my fridge at all … Continued

Cilantro Pesto with Pine Nuts

Call me crazy but I decided to create a pesto using cilantro last night.  I  recently purchased a beautiful, fresh bushel of cilantro at the farmers market and I couldn’t stand to see it wilt away in my tiny fridge.  Cilantro is by far my favorite fresh herb (although there is a close tie with … Continued

Tasty Tortillas

These babies are tasty enough to knock your little socks off, I just couldn’t get enough of them last night and after one bite, I was in tortilla heaven. I love experimenting in my tiny Manhattan kitchen with odds n’ ends that I have in my pantry. It keeps my meals exciting and my taste … Continued

Simple Bean Spread

Yes, this is another bean spread recipe.  As you all know…I love my beans not only for their delicious taste but because they are packed with fiber!  In this recipe, I used re-fried beans, which have a nice smooth consistency – perfect for a dip or a spread.   I enjoyed this bean spread with … Continued

Healthy Coconut 'Fried' Rice

Here is a delicious gluten and dairy free recipe that I cooked up last night for myself.  The powerful flavors of the saffron and coconut make this a tasty meal for any season. Ingredients 2 eggs 1 egg white 1/4 cup Greek plain yogurt 1 Tbsp. oil 1 sweet onion, finely chopped 1 Tbsp. minced … Continued