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Spicy Avocado spread with egg

Spicy Avocado spread with egg

     I think most of you have heard this many times: “Breakfast is essential” trust me I am one of those that can say  and have defy that phrase.  As a kid  I would be more than happy with  a piece of toast,  or…

Cast Iron Skillet Pineapple upside down cake

Cast Iron Skillet Pineapple upside down cake

When I started baking many years ago, the one cake that I started with was Pineapple upside down cake, and there are two main reasons : the first one  is my sister Claudia, if there is one way to show her my love and appreciation…

Rice Soup with beef and vegetables

Rice Soup with beef and vegetables

This soup is a must at home and one of my favorite soups, it could be summer and I will never turn down any soup (well maybe tripe soup, but that’s another story for another day!)  The recipe calls for “pearl rice” and  this type…

MOIST LEMON POUND CAKE WITH LEMON VANILLA GLAZE

MOIST LEMON POUND CAKE WITH LEMON VANILLA GLAZE

     As far back as I can remember the one thing I have always loved is a great cup of  tea accompanied by any lemony cookie or pound cake.   I do believe that my love of pound cake is because  it  takes me back…

Spinach salad with Sage breaded Chicken

Spinach salad with Sage breaded Chicken

Spring is here, and with it brings young spring plants and one of them of course is Spinach, and this delicious dish accompanied with a homemade  Balsamic herb vinaigrette which is loaded with nutrients.

Linzer Tart Cookies

Linzer Tart Cookies

One of my favorite cookies to make for the family, as Easter day approaches  this cookie is one great dessert to  enjoy with your loved ones.  Notice that in this version I do Not add almonds as called on the original recipe; but I do…

Old Fashioned French Onion Soup

Old Fashioned French Onion Soup

Since I have noticed that my blog about soups has been a favorite one, why not add one more and this time  we will try a favorite to many members of my family.  Did you know that French Onion Soup roots go back to Roman…

Artichoke, Tomato Bruschetta

Artichoke, Tomato Bruschetta

There is never a bad time for Bruschetta  as a matter fact why wait only for “special occasions” however the key to it when the tomatoes are ripe.  the following recipe is perfect as a small appetizer.

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

This delicate delicious cookie is a tradition brought to all of us from Italy, I hope you all enjoy it as mush as my family and customers have.  I long for delicious lemon cookies to go along with a cup of tea, but no matter…

Roasted Asparagus with panko and Romano cheese

Roasted Asparagus with panko and Romano cheese

As you all know that  lately doing research for healthy eating habits are key; well among all the research we fond out that Asparagus is also beneficial for our coronary.  Asparagus is extremely high in vitamin K, which helps blood clots. “Asparagus also has more than 1 gram of soluble…

Healthy Smoothies

Healthy Smoothies

Smoothies, I have always wonder why has it become so “trendy” see as a child I grew up on smoothies, made at home with any type of fruit my mom, or grandma had at home and each one had a beneficial nutrients that when would…

Garlic Roasted Salmon

Garlic Roasted Salmon

Hi everyone here we are thankful and blogging on what a new lifestyle in eating habits awaits most of us, I have given recipes on different ways to cook fish but now that  I have to watch over my better half, I want to share…

Tostada with Avocado and Eggs

Tostada with Avocado and Eggs

     Here you have a delicious recipe that can be prepared  at any time of the day, and what makes it so good is that is very healthy, low in cholesterol, and low in sodium which makes it a great meal for anyone that…

Watermelon Salsa with Honey

Watermelon Salsa with Honey

Yes, it’s not summer yet but whoever said we need summer weather to enjoy Watermelon?  this scrumptious salsa  can be served with a bowl of tortilla chips or  along with grilled chicken, or even some shrimp. The difference between this Watermelon salsa and the hundred…

Spinach salad with Apples

Spinach salad with Apples

A delicious light and filled with flavor salad that can be served with any main course or simply add your favorite grilled Fish, Chicken or Beef and make it a whole meal.

Vegetarian Empanadas

Vegetarian Empanadas

So after much experimenting and trying to come up with a delicious healthy empanada I think I finally got it.  These Empanadas have  no animal products but it is very tasty, I am a lover of red onions and garlic I thin the combination of…

Pasta with Shrimp in a low fat Alfredo sauce

Pasta with Shrimp in a low fat Alfredo sauce

What better way to enjoy an easy pasta dish and not feel guilty about the calories, by making  alterations to a classic sauce as Alfredo that is rich in cheeses and cream. Yes I suffer like most of  in enjoying food but always worry about…

Artichoke & Mushroom Salad with garlic dressing

Artichoke & Mushroom Salad with garlic dressing

Talking to a new delightful  friend and hearing her say ” I love the salads you have on your site makes my heart beat faster” made me realize that I must definitely add all my delicious salad recipes, and this one will make anyone’s heart…

Breakfast for Dinner

Breakfast for Dinner

Yes you read right, Breakfast for Dinner, move over eggs, sausages , french toast out of your morning routine and into dinner with recipes that are fabulous but breakfast easy.  For as long as I can remember we have many breakfast dinners, there is nothing…

Quick and delicious homemade Mac and Cheese

Quick and delicious homemade Mac and Cheese

So here you have an ultimate favorite for the whole family and you do not have to stay in the kitchen for hours to enjoy this past time favorite, guaranteed that in 30 minutes you will be out of the kitchen! 


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