Roasted Beet Salad with Pistachio Pesto and Goat Cheese Served over Fresh Arugula

This is a flavorful summer salad that I came across recently in a newspaper. I didn't wait long to make it, as beets are one of my fav...

Baked Chickpea and Brown Rice Spicy Patties

I've made rice balls on more than a few occasions and plenty of chickpea koftas in the past, but I have never combined chickpeas and ...

Brown Rice and Quinoa Cakes with Parmesan

From time to time, I like to share my spontaneous late night cooking experiments here, especially when they are particularly successful and ...

Ricotta Crumpets

Ricotta cheese is a staple in my kitchen, so making moist delicious ricotta crumpets to serve for dinner with a fresh vegetable salad is a...

Toasted Ciabatta Sandwich with Brie, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pesto

Truth be told, I am not typically a big fan of sandwiches, especially if the bread isn't toasted. Nothing is more displeasing to my pa...

Tomato Cornmeal Muffins with Cheddar Cheese

As I prefer savory baked treats, I typically turn to quick breads that go well with lunch or dinner or as a snack. In these savory tomato ...

Lemon Curd Ricotta Pancakes

A batch of my homemade golden lemon curd provided the inspiration for these lemon curd ricotta pancakes, and I've got to say that the...

Guacamole Omelette

I asked my husband to cook me a nice breakfast for my birthday a few weeks ago. He doesn't ordinarily have to cook at all as I take ca...

Lentil Salad with Walnuts, Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

As much as I enjoy summer, the heat waves at times can be unbearable. Weather that has you melting into a puddle calls for simple salads tha...