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From Around the World, From the Kitchen, Quick & Easy Recipes

Simple Quesadilla

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This is my go-to recipe when I want to make a quick quesadilla. Every time I’ve served this simple quesadilla to family and guests I’ve always received a “Wow, this is delicious” reaction.  I’ve made fancy variations of this recipe by adding sautéed mushrooms and roasted veggies and other condiments, I’ve even added fresh chopped tomatoes, but honestly, I don’t get that unanimous “Wow” reaction that I get when I make my original simple quesadilla.  What makes it so good is the minimal amount of ingredients in it. Here is the recipe. Continue reading Simple Quesadilla →

Dairy free recipes, From the Kitchen, Quick & Easy Recipes, Salads

Braised Warm Sugar Snap Peas & Edamame Salad

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Warm Sugar Snap Peas & Edamame Salad

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sugar snap peas roughly cut in halves. About 8 oz of sugar snap peas
  • 1 cups shelled edamame beans. I buy mine frozen and already cooked from Trader Joe’s
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • Juice of 1/2 small lemon
  • 1/2 tsp chopped mint leaves
  • Salt and pepper

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Celebrating Festivals, Celebrations & Get Togethers, From Around the World, From the Kitchen, Just Pictures, Quick & Easy Recipes, Stories From Our Home

Feta Cheese Bruschetta with Thyme & Red Onions

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I was invited to a holiday tea back in December at my dear friend Radhika’s place and what a fun time we had. Radhika’s home was beautifully decked for the holidays and so warm and welcoming that I just didn’t want to leave on this cool winter afternoon.

For tea Radhika had made a delicious warm feta cheese bruschetta. Here is a look at this simple yet decadent winter-inspired tea. Continue reading Feta Cheese Bruschetta with Thyme & Red Onions →

Dairy free recipes, From the Kitchen, Quick & Easy Recipes, Salad Dressings and Vinaigrettes

Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

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This lemon dressing tastes fabulous especially when made with fresh squeezed lemon juice and fresh herbs. You can use any combination of herbs such as thyme, oregano, basil, mint or rosemary. I chose to use thyme and mint in this dressing. Here is the recipe. Continue reading Lemon Herb Vinaigrette →

Dairy free recipes, From the Kitchen, Pastas, Grains and Legumes, Quick & Easy Recipes, Salads

Sugar Snap Peas, Leeks & Asparagus Cumin Quinoa Salad

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You will be surprised at how much flavor toasted cumin seeds add to this salad. If you find leeks to be on the stronger side with an edgy bite to it,  you can use garlic instead in this hearty and healthy salad. Continue reading Sugar Snap Peas, Leeks & Asparagus Cumin Quinoa Salad →

Dairy free recipes, From the Kitchen, Indian Food, Pastas, Grains and Legumes, Quick & Easy Recipes

Uma’s Spiced Coconut Quinoa

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This coconut quinoa dish is a variation of a traditional South Indian Tamil rice pilaf called Thenga Sadham (coconut rice). In this version my cousin Uma made the same coconut rice but with quinoa instead of rice when we went for lunch one weekend. Continue reading Uma’s Spiced Coconut Quinoa →