“Cheeseburger” QuesadillasVeggie quesadillas modeled after cheeseburgers are a quick weeknight meal that will please the whole family. Oil should be heated in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat for the quesadillas. Add the protein starters and cook for 5 minutes, or until browned and thoroughly cooked. Take out and place aside. Add onion to … [Read more…]
Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Grilled Chicken)Treat your family to a traditional Peruvian chicken dish prepared on the grill rather than in the oven at your upcoming barbecue. The dish “poultry a la brasa” is flavorful and easy to make. Place chicken thighs into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Blend soy sauce garlic lime juice … [Read more…]
Creamy Gemelli Pasta with Shrimp and Spring VegetablesBasil, zucchini, and fresh English peas add brilliant green color and fresh taste to this shrimp dish made with corkscrew-shaped gemelli pasta. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add gemelli and cook stirring occasionally to desired tenderness 6 to 11 minutes. Drain and … [Read more…]
Creamy Tuscan Garlic ChickenThis creamy Tuscan garlic chicken with pasta is loaded with flavor thanks to Italian seasoning, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Large pot of lightly salted water should be brought to a boil. Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally, for 12 minutes or until it is tender but still firm to the … [Read more…]
Kiwi Banana Apple SmoothieFor a quick and simple breakfast on-the-go, chia seeds and maca powder are added to the kiwi, banana, and apple smoothie. Blend apple, banana, kiwifruit, milk, ice, chia seeds, and maca powder until well-combined.
Halva (Iranian Dessert)This halva, which is popular in Iran, is a quick and simple dessert that uses saffron, rose water, pistachios, and almonds. Heat 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook stirring frequently until golden and thickened 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool … [Read more…]
Traditional Chinese Steamed Cake (Fa Gao)a customary cake served during Chinese New Year that is not overly sweet. In a small bowl, mix the yeast with 1/2 cup of warm water. Water shouldn’t be warmer than 100 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees C). 5 minutes of standing time is required for the yeast to soften and … [Read more…]
Classy ChickenAn elegant, simple-to-make chicken dish that’s bursting with creamy white wine sauce and sun-dried tomato flavor. It’s exactly like what you’d order in a fancy restaurant, which is why my husband calls it the classiest meal I serve! It is very low in fat and calories, and the entire process only takes half an … [Read more…]
Easy Chicken PastaDinner’s on the table in a jiffy with this garlicky chicken and pasta meal. Lightly salting the water in a big pot, bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir the linguine into the boiling water once it has reached a rolling boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about … [Read more…]
Quinoa, Couscous, and Farro Salad with Summer VegetablesThis quinoa, couscous, and farro salad with vegetables is tossed in a simple lemon dressing and topped with feta cheese. Quinoa and two cups of water are brought to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, … [Read more…]