Red Lentil Daal

I love this simple and nurturing Indian staple! It is easy and fast to make and a mild option to accompany spicier dishes or for your dinner guests who don’t like so much spice! Ingredients: Olive Oil 1 small yellow Onion, diced 2 cloves of Garlic, diced 2 teaspoons Garam Masala 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin…

Ukrainian Onion, Potato, & Dill Vareniki

I fell in love with these tasty traditionally vegetarian dumplings of Eastern Europe when I travelled to Ukraine years ago!   You may also be familiar with these by other names, such as Pierogi or Pelmeni, if you have ever traveled to Poland, Slovakia, and Russia.  Although these names usually refer to the meat filled ones!…

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

This hearty Italian comfort food is delicious and a crowd pleaser.   Nothing like showing off your cookings skills with homemade pasta! Serve with a fresh anti-pasta or salad and gelato for dessert!   Ingredients:  Sauce: 2 cans Stewed Tomatoes/ 3 cups store bought tomato sauce 6 large, ripe tomatoes, diced 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil…

Spanakopita Quiche

This is an easy and quick recipe that makes a great healthy breakfast or lunch option. Ingredients:  9in Tart Crust (of your choice!) 5-6 medium/large free range eggs 1/8 cup milk 1/2 cup feta crumbled 1 Tablespoon Olive oil 1 bag of frozen spinach ( or large package of fresh spinach) 4-5 finely sliced mushrooms…