This is a recipe I created before I stopped eating regular pasta and switched to gluten-free. However, you can find gluten-free pasta on Amazon or in your local health food store. Should you be unable to find farfalle. No worries!! You can substitute gluten free penne, ziti or even macaroni for this dish. This plate… Continue reading Farfalle w/Vegetables and Mozzarella
Category: Veggies
Apple Cider Sauteed Brussel Sprouts
Recently I have become quite fond of the UK daytime show, "This Morning". It has some serious subjects along with light hearted segments, fashion, medical and my favorite...food segments. The food segments have gotten me inspired to save a bit of $$$ and get in that kitchen. Now this recipe doesn't stay true to Chef… Continue reading Apple Cider Sauteed Brussel Sprouts
Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan
After a bit of hiatus, I was back in the kitchen, doing what I love to do. Cooking a new dish. This time, I wanted to make a new dish for my mother's birthday and in the supermarket I decided to google 'chicken dishes'. Enter Tyler Florence's Chicken Parmesan! I scanned the recipe and bam!… Continue reading Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan
My Version Of Bibimbap
Sometimes the inspiration to cook is all around you. Sometimes, no matter what you do or where you go you still can't come up with or decide on a new dish to make. Watching cooking shows, however, can not only make you drool, they can also help the light bulb go off if you have… Continue reading My Version Of Bibimbap
MEAT, BEANS & VEGETABLE SOUP. Continuing my food journey with renewed energy.
Today I was once again watching my absolute favorite movie, Julie and Julia. Mind you, I have seen this movie a few times before. This time around however, the similarities between myself and both Julie Powell and Julia Child seem to scream at me. Diving back into this blog, I also have been… Continue reading MEAT, BEANS & VEGETABLE SOUP. Continuing my food journey with renewed energy.
Cassoulet
I love trying my hand at making different dishes from around the world. Every dish has my special touch since I have to add and subtract ingredients to make it not only work for me but to ensure that it tastes good. Many of my dishes may not be authentic to the original recipe but… Continue reading Cassoulet
Stuffed Pattypan Squash
I am truly the happiest when I am immersed in anything that involves food. Whether it’s watching a cooking show, browsing food sites for ideas on a new dish I can whip up, I'm ready to go. Sometimes however, inspiration is hard to come by. A while ago, my mother turned me on to Rachel… Continue reading Stuffed Pattypan Squash
Quick and Healthy Avocado Stuffed Mushrooms
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE avocados. Avocados are packed with vitamins and are a good source of healthy fats. They also keep you fuller longer thanks to the fact that they fiber. They are soo creamy and can be paired with a variety of different dishes. Want a sandwich? Instead of Mayo try smearing the… Continue reading Quick and Healthy Avocado Stuffed Mushrooms
Butternut Squash Soup
It's when I'm at the calmest and most relaxed state that the recipes come easily to me. I received an immersion blender as a Christmas gift and of course I knew I wanted to make some sort of soup and put this bad boy to use! Butternut Squash is something that had been wanting to… Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup
Stuffed Peppers
Many people have experienced writers block at one time or another. Not fun. It can be frustrating. How about foodie/chef block? I got that today. I was trying to find inspiration to cook a new dish and fell flat. Nothing inspired me and I had a bit of a fit. COME ON YLIA, I yelled… Continue reading Stuffed Peppers
Shrimp & Broccoli w/Orange Riesling Sauce
My mother saw this recipe title Jalapeno Orange Shrimp w/Broccoli and Brown Rice that came from the Daily News in USA Weekend in April 2013. She urged me to take a shot at it and see how it would come out when I put my own twist to it and boy did I hear a… Continue reading Shrimp & Broccoli w/Orange Riesling Sauce
