Peanuts & Brown Rice with Asian Dressing

Peanuts & Brown Rice with Asian Dressing

Synonymous with memories of back home, games, circus,  picnics, cocktail  & rainy day snacks and, of course, peanut butter sandwiches now, peanuts are an all time favorite among us.

Caprese

Caprese

“Insalata Caprese (salad in the style of Capri) is a simple salad from the Italian region of Campania, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes and basil. It is seasoned with salt, black pepper, and olive oil.” (Wiki).

Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup

Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup

A plain old lentil soup, can bring immense comfort sometimes.

Quinoa with Apricot, Asparagus & Almond

Quinoa with Apricot, Asparagus & Almond

Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah), is used  as a whole grain, & has been an ancient food that is cultivated in South American Andes since at least 3,000 B.C. It has been a staple food of the native inhabitants. “The ancient Incas called quinoa the “mother grain” 

Shepherd’s Salad (Coban Salatasi)

Shepherd’s Salad (Coban Salatasi)

I love Mediterranean food; any time of the day, any number of days, I can just indulge into the wonderful warm flavors of the food. The best part about Mediterranean cooking is that it combines taste, flavors & the health factor all together.