Introducing The Ultimate Chopped Salad. A delicious jewel that will take your everyday lunch to the next level. This Ultimate Chopped Salad became a staple in my diet when I moved part-time to Italy. I was trying to figure out a way to mix in a salad with my daily mealplan. Don’t get me wrong, […]
Soups + Salads
Mixed Green Salad with Pear, Walnuts, and Feta
This Mixed Green Salad with Pear, Walnuts, and Feta is a wonderful salad to have as a side or as wholesome meal. I love salads. They are perfect when I’m in the mood for something a little lighter, or when I’m not in the mood to prepare an elaborate meal. I love the fact that you […]
Baby Arugula, Mango and Caramelized Pistachio Salad
Today I’m pleased to share this Baby Arugula, Mango and Caramelized Pistachio Salad recipe from the cookbook, Samba Montclair. This wonderful cookbook is written by my friend, chef and restaurant owner Ilson Goncalves. It contains traditional Brazilian recipes that are simple and full of flavor. If you are a fan of Brazilian cooking, I’m sure you will […]
Fattoush Salad
Fattoush Salad is a dish originating from the Middle East and popular in Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Syria. It is a traditional salad commonly found in Middle Eastern restaurants all over the world. Having just completed my post on stuffed grape leaves, and craving for all things Middle Eastern, I thought it would be nice to […]
Mixed Green Salad
Mixed Green Salads are served all over the world, but I always appreciate the creativity of the Americas who typically give this dish an interesting and welcome twist. I remember when I tried Mixed Green Salad at a New York salad bar many years ago, and I thought to myself it was the best salad […]
Authentic Tom Yum Goong Soup
This Authentic Tom Yum Goong Soup, also known in America as Tom Yam Kung, is a popular hot and sour shrimp soup in Thailand made with a blend of spicy and savory flavors, also made popular at many Thai restaurants around the world. If you like spicy healthy soups this dish typically prepared with shrimp or chicken […]
Split Pea Soup
Split Pea Soup, otherwise called in Holland (Erwtensoep), is the Dutch version of pea soup. To say that Split Soup originated from The Netherlands would not be accurate of my part, since this soup is a part of the cuisine of many cultures, but for this post I would like to focus on my favorite […]