Quinoa and Garden Caprese Salad

Quinoa and Garden Caprese Salad

    Texas heat has mellowed down to what I call the best time of the year. The skies are blue. We have had a few good splashes of rain, all of which should have happened in spring and we have now what the pretty 

Roasted Corn and Peanut Chaat/Indian Salad

Roasted Corn and Peanut Chaat/Indian Salad

    There is no sign of rain. The summer is marching on with blue skies, bursts of puffy clouds and the mercury reading in triple digits. On one such afternoon, while I waited in the car for my girl to come out of the 

Tabbouleh with Brown Chickpeas

Tabbouleh with Brown Chickpeas

    l combined the earthy, brown chickpeas with the Tabbouleh to make a meal with a mezze.  

Quinoa Salad with Cucumber, Feta and Fried Egg

Quinoa Salad with Cucumber, Feta and Fried Egg

    I got introduced to quinoa a couple of years back and have never looked back since then. I have never met a more versatile ingredient.  

Stir-Fried Asparagus with Nigella and Nuts

Stir-Fried Asparagus with Nigella and Nuts

    The bunched spears of asparagus splendidly speak of spring.  They are at their best now – tender, fresh and slim.