A bright and creamy yogurt avocado dressing pulls together this quinoa salad dotted with bits of bell pepper and served on a bed of fresh spinach. Let's talk about lunch. Back in grade school I started avoiding school lunch. I disliked standing in the line with my red paper … [Read more...] about Creamy Avocado Yogurt Dressing with a Quinoa Salad
Side Dishes
How to Make Homemade Chapati {Roti: Indian Flatbread}
A simple recipe for unleavened whole wheat Indian flatbread also known chapati and roti with a few tips on the process. Sometimes I don't know what to do with myself. I am a mess. Today I keep turning my head into believing that it is Friday. It is not Friday, a rather … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Chapati {Roti: Indian Flatbread}
Sautéed Bacon and Blue Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate
A simple yet elegant side dish of Brussels spouts sautéed with bacon and shallots, and tossed with blue cheese and pomegranate. A recipe worthy of your holiday meal. Occasionally I fall into a rut. Ruts can be a varied and sordid affair, ranging from general self-loathing to … [Read more...] about Sautéed Bacon and Blue Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate
Sage Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Black Rice
Sweet potatoes roasted with fresh sage and garlic and tossed with black rice for a comforting winter side dish recipe. My husband and I don't dumb down our use of language for our children. Instead, we tell them like it is, explaining fully that the little openings in the car … [Read more...] about Sage Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Black Rice
Roasted Beet and Lacinato Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Roasted chioggia beets top this raw lacinato kale salad, dressed with a roasted lemon vinaigrette and dotted with soft bits of creamy goat cheese. A recipe worthy of the Thanksgiving dinner table or to spoil yourself with for lunch. Thanksgiving comes but once a year. … [Read more...] about Roasted Beet and Lacinato Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
