These are not a baked granola bar. These are not a toasted granola bar. These are almost like eating a brownie

OK, let me start with a disclaimer! For some of you who regularly frequent this blog know, I have recently go

It's not hard to eat healthy. I guess for a long time I chose to eat differently than I do now and it is reall

Some of my favorite salads are grain based, especially a breakfast one, Wheat Berry Grain Salad with Fresh Fru

This is a great tried and true swordfish recipe I've been making for years. Lately, swordfish has gotten out o

The other night we were discussing different ways to have ahi tuna. We both love it in sushi, poke, grilled, p

For this latest recipe and as an alternative to regular mashed potatoes I am going to be using cauliflower. On

Now this one may sound strange, but bare with me here, it packs that wonderful spiced punch of heat from the h

In the mood for some Thai, thinking of Chinese and looking at pork ribs had me wondering if I wanted BBQ. This

You could easily cut this recipe in half and bake in an 8x8" dish for 30-35 minutes.

For these Spicy Honey Yogurt Lamb Kabobs I wanted a tender on the inside and flavorful and crispy edges on the

What's a Hasselback potato? Where did the name come from? These were some questions that came to mind for me w

There are so many different varieties of chutneys, which typically are made from combinations of vegetables, f

Copper River Salmon is back in season and if you are like me it's time to stock up on it while the getting is

These chocolate malt ball blondies are so good you’ll want to eat the entire batch, but beware because one o

The past weekend was Memorial Day and we had a few parties to go to and were going to have friends over the ho

These Pesto Chicken Meatballs are so moist, tender and loaded with flavor and when nestled in between vegetabl

Black Bean Beef Stir Fry with Celery is a simple, quick and delicious dinner made with black bean paste as the

Rhubarb Apple Hand Pies are the perfect little dessert, easy to handle and are great as an on-the-go snack, to

Mango Salsa on Grilled Swordfish is a simple and healthy way to spice up that grilled fish with a great side d

OK, so for todays post I am going to talk all about how to smoke a brisket. But there is more to it than just

Moderation in the consumption of these melt in your mouth Chocolate Chip Pecan Sandies is needed, but not requ

Masoor dal, or red lentils, are a delicious and hearty meal. Now when baggar, also known as a tempered oil, is

Talk about light, soft and chewy deliciousness! These are just bursting with lemony flavor and are beyond ligh

Blondies are the blonder brownie. Get it?  Seriously these are a favorite go to for a bar type cookie. They a

Moo Shu Pork is pretty much a staple on most Chinese menus and is a dish we test to see if the chef is up to s

OK, look at those. Take a nice long look at how the icing is tall on top of the soft and dense looking chocola

Gnocchi. I just love the sound of it. Pronounced noh-kee, or with an Italian flair, nyawk-kee. It is basicall

When I first heard of these cookies I was intrigued as they are made with tahini. Tahini is a paste made from

This recipe for my Savory Barley Salad with Preserved Lemon came about out of a need for a change from the us

Beef Bourguignon is always a good comfort food standby that looks like a lot of effort, but it's really easy,

Prepare to be kissed by fire, but in a good way! The spicy way, with my easy recipe for Harissa Paste. Harissa

This is one Simple Guacamole Recipe, and sometimes the simplest is the best! Originating from the Aztecs in Me

OK, here they are, my Apple Shortcake Buttermilk Mini Muffins! I mentioned them in yesterday's post for my Cin

Adapted from Two Peas and Their Pod

Let me start with the fact that I love Middle Eastern foods. If you've been a reader here for long you'll know