Decided to take advantage of the peak of cantaloupe season (June/August) by making a salad. It was the perfect time to use the nifty gadget, melon baller on my cantaloupe. It turned out some super-sweet balls. They made my taste buds salivate with delight. Balanced out my sweet cantaloupe with some of my favorite berries,Continue reading “CANTALOUPE/BERRY SALAD”
Category Archives: Salad
I ITALIANISED MY MEAL! #FARRO SALAD/SALMON STEAK
Didn’t think twice to pair the two. It was a match made in culinary heaven. Needed to use my wholesome grains that Mother Nature gifted yours truly. Made enough farro salad the previous day. This included sautéed onions, zucchini, mini bell peppers and garlic. My taste-buds were on high alert. I couldn’t wait to partakeContinue reading “I ITALIANISED MY MEAL! #FARRO SALAD/SALMON STEAK”
FARRO ALL THE WAY!! #PROTEIN/FIBER GALORE!
Once again, I jumped overboard. I hit the Mediterranean coast. There, I discovered a grain that has been around for many centuries. It’s hearty and quite satisfying. Moreover, it’s loaded with an abundance of protein and fibers. Any meal that can fill me up, count me in! I didn’t have to travel to that partContinue reading “FARRO ALL THE WAY!! #PROTEIN/FIBER GALORE!”
MELON BALLS TO TEMPER SUMMER’S THIRST
I could never grow tired of one of summer’s wholesome foods (watermelon). It’s quite the thirst reliever to have around. Cheers!
BIG LOVE!! #FRUIT FEST
As the summer temperatures and humidity skyrocket on the outskirts, my palate takes a nose-dive with my food choices. I’m less likely to cook heavy meals. I crave the light and easy. Moreover, I tend to increase the amount of fruits in my daily dietary plan. Thanks to my neighborhood farmer’s market, I’m able toContinue reading “BIG LOVE!! #FRUIT FEST”
NATURE’S BOUNTY #ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES
I can’t complain. The autumn (Fall) season has emerged in my kitchen in a huge way. It has doled out some of earth’s finest in the form of root vegetables. Thus, I treated them one of the favorite ways I like. I decided to roast them. Roasting is perfect for these veggies as it bringsContinue reading “NATURE’S BOUNTY #ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES”
ODD COMPANIONS? #SAUTEED CABBAGE/KALE WITH HARD-BOILED EGGS
It’s not often that I pair these food items. However, my palate was in a strange mood; so I rolled with the ‘punches’. Moreover, I just wanted to use up some left-over sautéed cabbage and kale I had cooked a couple of days ago. There was no way I was going toss. After all, thatContinue reading “ODD COMPANIONS? #SAUTEED CABBAGE/KALE WITH HARD-BOILED EGGS”
ONE OF THE JOY’S OF SUMMER #CANTALOUPE AND MINT SALAD
As summer makes its merry and torrid way out, I thought I would pay homage in my way. And, what better way to do so than with one of summer’s favorite melons, cantaloupe. This musky-flavored fruit generally ripens close to the beginning of April and peaks in August. I was happy to secure one thatContinue reading “ONE OF THE JOY’S OF SUMMER #CANTALOUPE AND MINT SALAD”
VINE-RIPE TOMATOES AND TARRAGON SALAD
The marketplace is still loaded with one of summer’s favorites, vine ripe tomatoes. As a result, I took advantage of the influx by purchasing a few. Based on studies, tomatoes are best stored outside the refrigerator at room temperature so as allow all the flavors to mature. Thus, I practice same and use these sweetContinue reading “VINE-RIPE TOMATOES AND TARRAGON SALAD”
FRUIT SALAD PLATE AND A MELON SHOT TO START MY DAY
Over the week-end, I took time out to celebrate the milestones in two of my friends’ lives. And with any celebration, we can’t help it, we often go a tad overboard. And, that’s what occurred over the week-end. I indulged in some amazing dishes that were appealing to my palate and I. Also, I hadContinue reading “FRUIT SALAD PLATE AND A MELON SHOT TO START MY DAY”