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...
Raw Chocolate Mousse

Raw Chocolate Mousse

There is tree in our garden in Cochabamba so friendly and perfect for climbing, that my daughter named him Sammy Tree when she was three and needed help climbing into its branches. Sammy is an avocado tree and unbelievably fruitful! Last year, two branches broke under...
Greens and Edamame Salad

Greens and Edamame Salad

I love this salad for the hint of mint, the freshness of the greens and edamame; the blend of flavors is truly lovely. And it is also nutrient-rich, greens and beans are health-promoting superfoods. The original recipe calls for escarole, a form of endive. Endive...
Baked Blueberry French Toast

Baked Blueberry French Toast

My sister introduced me to this recipe years ago and it is a big family favorite. It’s quick and easy to make the night before. In the morning toss the blueberries and pecans on top and bake in a pre-heated oven for 25 minutes.   Baked Blueberry French...
Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

This is a delightful recipe from Cooking Classy. I modified it by adding fresh ginger, reduced the sugar and used coconut oil. Rather than the Cream Cheese frosting from the original recipe, I made Whipped Orange Cream because I had heavy cream in my refrigerator. But...