Coconut Red Lentil Curry

Coconut Red Lentil Curry

Red lentils are made from whole yellow lentils that are peeled and split in half, exposing the red color under their outer seed coat which makes them cook quickly. This dish comes together easily and leaves bellies full and happy. If cooking for children or those who...
Moroccan Tagine with Chicken and Garbanzo

Moroccan Tagine with Chicken and Garbanzo

Tagine is a Moroccan stew that takes its name from the earthen pot in which it is slow cooked.  Although I don’t have a tagine pot, the dish has become a regular item in both weekly family meals and entertaining menus because of the colors, the flavors and the...
Avocado Mousse

Avocado Mousse

Red bell peppers and cilantro add color and crunch, additional flavor, Tabasco gives it some oomph and non-fat Greek yogurt rather than sour cream puts a dash of probiotics into this luscious appetizer. Avocado Mousse Print Recipe CourseAppetizers Avocado Mousse Print...
Cilantro Pesto

Cilantro Pesto

This pesto really dresses up roasted fish fillets or broiled chicken breasts. It makes a delicious spread for wraps or sandwiches, and can also be used as a dip with pita chips. Mix it with an equal amount of soft goat cheese and it becomes a popular dinner party...
African Coconut Soup with Chickpeas

African Coconut Soup with Chickpeas

I love this nutrient dense soup; it is a comfort soup and is especially delicious in cold weather. Like all beans, chickpeas (garbanzo) are a super food because of their substantial nutritional content (protein, B vitamins, iron, folate, potassium, magnesium and...