Quick Recipes

  • Red Chili Pepper Pasta

    I am sitting here in Albuquerque, New Mexico meal planning for the next week, and I’m thinking to myself, what else can I make with these dried red chilis I was so graciously gifted from a friend who lives in “The land of Enchantment.” A friend of mine travelled to a nearby town in New…

  • Vegan Alfredo Pasta

    The other day, I made some of the best pasta I have ever had. To give you a little bit of backstory, I was originally in the mood for some creamy chicken alfredo. To my demise, my chicken was not thawed. This may have been a blessing in disguise because I had been trying hard…

  • Salmon Cakes

    My mom would often tell me that, even as a young child I had an adult palate. I would eat anything. She often made Salmon Cakes and I loved them. This week, I decided to make them to share with you. I believe they turned out very well. My mom was pleased and so was…

  • Shirazi Salad

    Have you ever just wanted to try a completely different recipe? I’m talking about stepping away from the normal routine of making your traditional American meals and testing out a foreign dish? Well, that is exactly what I did here with this recipe.  Shirazi salad is an Iranian dish, and one of the reasons why…

  • Dessert Granola

    Dessert Granola…Have you ever tried it? Well, if not, then you will definitely want to try this recipe. If you like granola and chocolate then I have no doubt that you will enjoy both making and trying this one! This dessert granola is healthy, delicious and full of rich chocolate bits. Just how I like…

  • Blueberry Smoothie Popsicles

    The weather is changing and it is beginning to get warmer. And, as of lately, hot weather reminds me of many things. One of them being…Popsicles! Since it has been so hot here in sunny Los Angeles, I have been having a whole lot of fun lately experimenting with creating different popsicle flavors. One that…

  • Fresh Homemade Pasta

    Oh the joy that pasta brings! Especially fresh homemade pasta. When I first embarked on this idea of making fresh homemade pasta, I truly had no idea what to expect. Making freshly made homemade pasta is something that has been on my bucket list for a while. But, it was always so much easier to…

  • Cream of Mushroom Soup

    Let’s talk about one of my favorite vegetables ever…Mushrooms!! Mushrooms are certainly an acquired taste. If you enjoy indulging in this interesting and unique type of vegetable, then you will certainly find this Cream of Mushroom soup to be enjoyable!  There are a lot of benefits of mushrooms too. They offer B vitamins and are…