Gluten-Free White Chocolate Banana Bread

It all starts with a lil’ batter. Just a ‘bit of banana and some white chocolate chips. Fun combination, isn’t it? I thought so. Perfect for a Sunday night… A way to unwind from the week and settle down with a little baking n’ jazz music with my family. Cozy in my home, striking up … Continued

Creamy Vegan Lavender Celery Bisque

The weekends seem to breeze by, don’t they? But, with my Birthday on Friday, I decided to extend the weekend birthday happiness and create a delicious warming soup to keep me cozy n’ smiling. And it did just that. Celery, something that is fabulous in a chopped salad or stew isn’t something that I’d regularly … Continued

Fun. Fast. Fabulous Gluten-Free Football Food.

It’s that time of year again. Football fans are gearing up and getting ready for the big game. Do you know what you’re making? Better yet… Do you know what you’ll be eating? Chances are probably not. Chicken wings. Nachos. Chips. Beer. Sound familiar? No need to fret. There’s always a way to enjoy yourself … Continued

Kale Parsley Soup

Tempting, isn’t it? Let’s just say me and my new food processor are best friends. It’s becoming my 2011 ‘trend’ but I’m sure it will stick with me forever as I can’t seem to leave it for more than a few hours… I mean, how beautiful is this soup? Come on, don’t you wanna just … 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

Gluten-Free n’ Vegan Tomato Sorbet

Just in time for some delicious, Jersey tomatoes here is one of my favorite recipes, which I created from my father’s garden back in New Jersey.  This sorbet is a perfect way to enjoy farm-fresh tomatoes bursting with Vitamin C and Lycopene. Ingredients 10 large tomatoes 16 oz. agave nectar 3 Tbsp. horseradish 2 tsp. … Continued

Asparagus Salad with Vegan Cashew Mayonnaise

Last night I ventured to one of my favorite foodie spots here on the Upper East Side of Manhattan… Eli Zabar’s. Enough said…I am in heaven every time I step foot into this foodie wonderland…fresh produce, beautiful flowers, delicate desserts, homemade prepared dinners… The smell of fresh herbs…the sound of running water and the joy … Continued

Vegan Falafel Balls with Kale Cashew Pesto

I recently had a yearning for some falafel after seeing them on the streets of Manhattan at every street fair imaginable… I thought I’d recipe test by creating a vegan falafel ball with a kale pesto dipping sauce.  I opted to add the Kale Cashew Pesto as a dipping sauce for an extra kick, you … Continued

Food Blog Star Challenge #2 … An Arabic Twist on The Healthy Apple

First off, I want to thank each and every one of you for voting for me in the first round of ‘The Next Food Blog Star’ as I am thrilled to have been selected to compete in Challenge #2: Choose an ethnic classic that you are not familiar with… VOTE FOR ME HERE by giving … Continued

The Great Gluten Free Recipe Contest

I was recently contacted by Amy’s Organic and Lundberg Farms, who are hosting a unique recipe contest.  Both Amy’s and Lundberg are dedicated to serving the gluten free community and invited me to share how I use their tasty products.  Here is my delicious Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Nut-Free and Vegetarian Recipe. I hope you’re hungry, … Continued