Tag: Salad

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.

Summer Salad with Citrus, Lavender Dressing

Summer Salad with Citrus, Lavender Dressing

The heat is still at its peak. Even after a few spell of showers it has not cooled down, & knowing Texas it will not get better soon. We are still on low carb. diet. Breakfast, lunch & snacks are still mostly salads- fruits & 

Avocado & Roasted Corn Salsa

Avocado & Roasted Corn Salsa

  The Spring air smells good. Along with the change of season comes the colorful blooms of the pretty flowers & some fresh vegetables& fruits  in the market. The local market got crates of fresh corn & avocado. (I was somehow under the impression that the corns 

Chicken & Roasted Capsicum Pasta – for Hay Hay It’s Donna Day

Chicken & Roasted Capsicum Pasta – for Hay Hay It’s Donna Day

It’s time for HHDD #26! First I started reading Meeta’s post with curiosity, then I was in for some surprise, later came the  total disbelief when I saw my name was up there along with an excerpt of my email to Meeta. She had sent me a