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Dessert, Recipes

Watermelon Basil Mint Sorbet

I love watermelon and basil.  This recipe is fresh, delicious, and highlights the best of those ingredients. The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of vodka, not because we love boozing, but instead to prevent the sorbet from freezing solid.  Although, mixing this sorbet into a cocktail isn’t a half-bad idea. Watermelon Basil Mint Sorbet Ingredients: […]

Recipes, Soup

Bamya Stew with Sweet Potato

Ingredients: olive oil 1 onion 4 cloves garlic 1.5 lbs. stew beef or lamb 1 sweet potato 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can tomato sauce 1 lb. okra, sliced in half vertically 3 Tbsp garam masala / Arab spice blend 1 tsp cinnamon black pepper to taste salt to taste water Saute the onion, garlic, […]

Recipes, Side Dish

Quinoa Salad

1 cup quinoa 2 cups water or vegetable broth or chicken broth 1 package mushroom 1/2 red onion 1 yellow bell pepper 1 tomato 1 bag spinach and arugula black pepper juice of 1 lemon splash of balsamic vinegar Make the quinoa with the water/broth.  Saute the mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper.  Mix everything in […]

Appetizer, Recipes

Spinach Artichoke Tofu Dip

As you may have noticed, I love spinach artichoke dip.  I am always finding ways to adapt it to use the ingredients I have on hand.  The tofu gives this dip a light and creamy texture.  One important thing to note is that the tofu has a very bland flavor and needs help.  So, the […]