When my daughters, Sarah and Maria where much younger, we lived in the countryside in the Poitou-Charente in France, about a 1 hour drive northeast from Cognac. There was always time for lunch in the summertime, but the emphasis was the time shared at the table, not preparations. So, we would have a “snacky” lunch….
Author: Ilona
Culinary Instructor, Horticultural Therapist, Recipe Writer
Oven-Roasted ‘Mexican-Style’ Street Corn
Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 20 min Total Time: 30 min Difficulty: Easy Servings: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter OR coconut oil, softened 1 teaspoon brown sugar ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon chilli powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) ¼ teaspoon…
Traditional Gazpacho
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 min Servings: Servings: 6 to 6 INGREDIENTS 6 to 8 large full-flavored tomatoes 1 small sweet yellow onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves 3 Tbs. red wine vinegar, or to taste 2 Tbs. sherry wine vinegar 2 regular or 1 English (hothouse) cucumber, halved, peeled,…
BAKED TERIYAKI SALMON & VEGETABLES
Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 25 min Servings: Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 4 salmon fillets 2 bell peppers, chopped ½ white or red onion, chopped 1 cup chopped or sliced carrots 2 cups broccoli florets Several sprays of oil salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups steamed brownrice TERIYAKI SAUCE 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup…
A ridiculously simple but incredibly brilliant idea!
At our Horticultural Therapy Greenhouse in the New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ, we’re always looking for innovative and affordable ways to make our gardens thrive. Master Gardener volunteer, Donna Faustini, (who, BTW, taught me how to make the best home-made sauerkraut) told me about her early sowing and germination success using these techniques….
Awe-inspiring family story
I have been a culinary intructor for several years. By sheer accident (and luck, as far as I was concerned) started teaching adults with disabilities how to eat a little better and enjoy their food a little bit more. Every class is different. Every student is unique. Often, once the classes settle into their comfortable…
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Life has been, if nothing else, interesting. And, without boring you with the minutiae of the lurid details, I’ve been to many places and seen many things. Been fortunate in some ways, but not so much in others. It’s been a manic life for sure; full of world travel and good but fractured relationships. Made…
Healthier Banana & Chocolate Muffins
Prep 10 mins ∙ Cook 20 mins ∙ Makes 12 muffins Ingredients 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 very ripe bananas ½ cup honey 2 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 egg 1/2 cup nonfat plain greek…
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