When did Waldorf Creep into my Sandwich?
Many times you may be on the go, and just want to reach into the fridge and grab a quick (but healthy) ‘something’ to have for lunch. It could be a morning when you’re rushing off to work, or a busy...
View ArticleTurnover a New Leaf? Make it Swiss!
Couldn’t resist… the leaf is Swiss Chard and it’s going to creep into the turnovers I am making. Savory pastries are quite popular in many European, South American and Mediterranean countries. In my...
View ArticleRosebuds and Grapefruit
Luscious! That’s the best word I can think of to describe the fullness of color bursting from rosebuds. A promise of even more eye joy when it reaches full bloom. Dreamy pinks that dare you to choose...
View ArticleThe King of Vegetables and My Eggplant Caponata
As a child, eggplants were my least favorite vegetable, much to my mother’s disappointment. The only exception was Baba Ghannouj, a must at every Lebanese appetizer table. You see, in the Middle East,...
View ArticleA New Look for CUTC, and Coconut Cilantro Chutney
My there were a lot of words beginning with “C” for such a short post… You may have noticed that CookingUpTheCure (CUTC – pronounced Cutsie! yeah, I know but I can’t resist..) has a new look. I’ve...
View ArticleCooking Up the Cure’s Gluten-Free Pizza Dough Recipe
After only two attempts, I am happy to announce an easy, and quick GF pizza dough that even kids will enjoy. We have had 2 ‘build your own pizza’ dinners using my recipe, and it was happily munched by...
View ArticlePlum Trees, and Cannellini – Artichoke- Olive Tapenade
The plum tree that borders our driveway is so bountiful it boggles the mind. The branches are so laden with the delicious free-stone purple plums, that they hang low and many fruits fall off due to...
View ArticleNon-Dairy Ricotta, Radish and Arugula Canapés, from My New Kitchen
I only have 2 boxes left to unpack for the kitchen, so by next week I’ll be back in business! Can’t wait to plant flowering trees in the backyard, and do some landscaping. As you can see, my...
View ArticleRosebuds and Grapefruit
Luscious! That’s the best word I can think of to describe the fullness of color bursting from rosebuds. A promise of even more eye joy when it reaches full bloom. Dreamy pinks that dare you to choose...
View ArticleLentil Appetizer Balls
It’s March, and we’re still longing for rain in Northern California. The few days of rain so far this year have not put a sufficient dent in the drought. Trees soaked up the water, but still the...
View ArticleHunan Eggplant – Healthy Version
It’s been a number of years since I ate Chinese food. The high sodium content, white rice, and excessive frying/sautéing are to blame. I don’t believe in depriving oneself of all foods one enjoys, so...
View ArticleQuick Mini Veggie Wraps with Peanut Sauce
This recipe has become a favorite as a quick lunch, or salad substitute with dinner. The presentation is colorful. You can get fancy with decorating the plate, unlike my quick photo shot right before...
View ArticleCool Summer Treat – Watermelon Skewers
This quick guest offering is inspired by an appetizer served at a hotel in Limassol, Cyprus. Their version was served as triangles of watermelon which sandwiched triangles of cheese and lettuce wedged...
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