With the right gluten-free recipe, you can have your cake and eat it too. That’s how I felt when I threw together these fast and simple apple raisin squares. It’s a relief to be wheat-free in a delicious way. And since they contain quinoa, eggs and almond flour, they also offer a decent protein hit. [...]
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This post is about a great recipe. It’s also about the possibility of re-invention. The story begins with Sophie Morgiewicz, 71, the widowed matriarch of Morgiewiecz Farms in upstate Goshen, N.Y. Sophie and her three sons grow tons of vegetables on their 170-acre property, which has been in the family for five generations. Every Saturday, [...]
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You never know what skills might be useful. And since I just had the crazy chance to witness a food-eating contest up close, here are tips on gorging to win. The occasion was the 2011 NYC Dumpling Festival, held this past Saturday at Sara D. Roosevelt Park in Lower Manhattan. Some 3,000 people paid $20 apiece to [...]
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My delicious homemade salad dressing is a godsend for the busy, thrifty, food-loving cook. If you like it, expect to splash it on more than just salads. I am proud to say that my dressing can instantly jazz even the most boring, simple meal. :) This dressing is also good for the allergy prone and [...]
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What a horrible name for such a delicious product! But I promise you, Bragg Liquid Aminos is terrific on food. Since I like to keep my cooking preparations simple and fast, Bragg is always close at hand. By the way, for everyone who loves my home-made meals, I will now reveal that Bragg is my secret ingredient. [...]
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Summer might be just around the corner, but there’s still time to drop a few pounds. And even if you hate counting calories, there’s still a fun way to get that hot bod. Guess what — you can even do it with your friends via social networking. Please welcome guest guest blogger Kenya Pinto, who [...]
As part of my re-invention as a new media diva, I am going video! You can now find me online in my debut segment. It was shot in my kitchen while I made a batch of vegan brown rice crispie treats. The video was made by LeaveItBetter.com, a new, environmentally-friendly website. I like the site’s [...]
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Did you know that vegans and strict vegetarians can’t have Rice Krispie Treats? The problem is the marshmallows. The puffy white pillows of sweetness that hold together these crunchy, chewy snacks are made with gelatin. And gelatin is a substance derived from the bones and connective tissue of farm animals. Too bad, because Rice Krispie Treats are [...]
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A typical Chinese banquet can be an insanely delicious 10-course orgy. While I’ve attended a few fab vegetarian versions of this feast, most events are heavy on meat and seafood. Unfortunately, these menus also feature one item that symbolizes the brutality of Chinese food culture: shark fin soup. Chinese banquets go on 24/7 to celebrate [...]
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Even though I’m not into baking, I recently made the most sublime orange-flavored sheet cake. It took me just a few minutes and only a few dollars. And the secret ingredient in this rich, moist wonder? Miracle Whip salad dressing. Yeah, really. The cake was for a surprise 50th birthday luncheon. Sort of risky to [...]
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Last night, I got out of my kitchen to take my first real cooking class. After years of teaching Asian cooking classes to kids, I finally got a chance to play with food myself! What a great learning experience. The four-hour, $120 workshop was called “Discovering Dumplings.” It was held at the Institute of Culinary [...]
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Well hello again, finally! At last, I’m posting about India… Even though I fantasized about blogging during my journey through the second largest country on the planet, I had trouble finding Internet access. Then once I was home, a wicked case of jet lag kicked my butt. I’m not 100% yet. But if I don’t [...]
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This summer, I turned 54. Whoa, how did I get that old????! The funny thing is, most people are surprised to hear that I’m over 40. And on those rare, exceptionally good days when I’m really working it, I even pretend that I’m 39 — haha. It’s actually taken me nearly two decades to come [...]
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I love quinoa because it’s low-carb, high-protein — and makes a great substitute for rice. But only if you know how to cook it in my special way. Check out my recipes on this post, which are fast, easy, cheap.
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I’m known for my incredible sesame noodles. My recipe is fast, easy, delicious and inexpensive. Make this crowd-pleaser for less than $5.
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