Oct
02
2012
Michelle’s Broccoli & Red Pepper Salad
Alongside her delicious pasta and fresh tomato sauce, Michelle also served a broccoli and red pepper salad. She made it up based on the ingredients she had on hand. It is colorful, tasty, full of texture, healthy, and... Read moreMay
15
2012
Watermelon, Grapefruit and Lentil Salad
I spent this past weekend in Maryland visiting my cousin and a couple of friends. It was a fun girls weekend complete with chit chat, lots of laughs and the four of us gorging ourselves on sour gummy... Read moreMay
01
2012
Cogollos de Tudela (Romaine Lettuce with Anchovies)
Before we indulged in Victor’s tasty Malfatti Pasta with Sweet Italian Sausage and Arugula, Katy served this simple yet delicious and refreshing appetizer last night. Serves 4 Ingredients 2 heads of romaine lettuce – washed Jar of anchovy... Read moreApr
30
2012
Warm Eggplant & Yogurt Dip
In keeping with our Sunday night Cousin Dinners, the Sterns had me over for a birthday celebration last night. My aunt Fariba, in town for the weekend, was the chef of the evening. Thank you to Sharie, Gary,... Read moreApr
15
2012
Dill Cucumber Salad in a Lemon Dressing
Inspired by Michelle’s Greek salad that she served at her football party. Refreshing and delicious. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 head of Romaine lettuce – chopped 3 Persian cucumbers – peeled and chopped 5 scallions – chopped (white tops only)... Read moreMar
31
2012
Yogurt & Spinach Dip
Inspired by A Taste of Persia‘s Yogurt & Spinach Salad recipe Serves 6 Ingredients 1 box (10 oz) of Bird’s Eye frozen chopped spinach - thaw/ cook per the instructions on the box 18 oz container of FAGE fat free... Read moreMar
05
2012
Salad with Italian Dressing
Courtesy of Sharie who served this refreshing salad with her delicious Chicken Curry at Sunday’s Cousin Dinner. Serves 4 Ingredients 2 hearts of romaine – chopped 1 avocado – peeled and sliced 2 stalks of celery – cut into 1... Read moreMar
03
2012
7 Layer Dip with Fage Yogurt
Using Fage fat free yogurt for a couple of the layers reduces calories without compromising taste or texture. You can buy the ingredients for the other layers already made, but to up the health factor, try the easy and... Read moreFeb
27
2012
Fresh Herb Crustless Quiche
Inspired by A Taste of Persia‘s Fresh Herb Kuku Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tbs of olive oil (plus another 1/2 tbs for greasing the baking dish) 1 cup dill – remove stems 1 cup cilantro – remove stems 1 cup... Read moreFeb
17
2012
