Cucumbers Sunomono

Cucumbers Sunomono

I am always looking for delicious and non-fattening dishes to keep in the refrigerator when I want a nosh. Since my cucumber vines are producing an abundant amount of cucumbers, I decided to make Julia Child’s cucumber soup and this … Continue reading

Crab & Guacamole “Margaritas”

Well it is almost Cinco de Mayo and I know guacamole will be involved in most celebrations including mine and here’s a great way to jazz it up. We have stolen this holiday from Puebla, Mexico. It is only celebrated there, … Continue reading

Creamy Carrot Soup

We made a delicious creamy carrot soup that is spiced with warming ginger and nutmeg and kissed with a bit of cream in class last night. It is a family favorite and the color just screams fall.   A potato is cooked & pureed … Continue reading

Guacamole Salsa Verde

I love guacamole, but am concerned about the calories, so I lightened it up with a Mexican vegetable (really a fruit) called the tomatillo.  Tomatillos are really interesting; the plants look a lot like tomato plants, but empty papery husks … Continue reading

Tomato Bruschetta

What is better than fresh, ripe, sweet, delicious tomatoes, light dressed in a bit of fruity olive oil and balsamic vinegar and perfumed with fresh basil sitting atop a crunchy garlic laced slice of bread.  I know, it almost sounds … Continue reading