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Jicama Cole Slaw and Julienne peeler demo

Jicama is a crunchy, sweet root vegetable. It makes a great addition to Coleslaw. Here in this video demonstration you will learn how to make a fast, easy, healthy version of a sweet and sour style coleslaw. Jicama, ginger and a secret lime dressing make this dish some together quickly. You will also see a […]

Mediterranean Style Poached Fish

Poaching fish is a fast, easy way to prepare it. You can even cook it from frozen. This demo video shows how to prepare a Mediterranean style version using tomato, onion, and Aleppo pepper.   Get this great recipe here –> Mediterranean Diet Recipes The book “Mediterranean Diet Recipes for Weight loss” include lots of […]

Copper River Salmon

Each year in mid May, the Copper River salmon run is in season. Determined local fisherman endure often harsh conditions to bring in this highly prized catch. Choppy waters, with winds in some areas of the fishery in excess of 40 knots, and eight-foot waves compelled some fishermen to sit out the first 2013 season opener, […]

Two Twists on Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Whole cranberries cooked with chopped dates and spiced with fresh green chilies is pictured here. Together with cardamom and cinnamon the tart flavor of cranberry balances out to an almost spicy result… For a twist on the perennial green bean casserole, spice up those traditional veggies with a mixture of black mustard seed, cumin seed, and crushed red pepper for a lively dish that you will love.

Fermented Foods are your Best Friends!

Today we have the benefit of refrigeration to keep our food fresh. This is a relatively new occurrence. As little as 100 years ago many Americans used an icebox. They literally would get ice delivered to their home. Perhaps you have heard of the phrase, “the ice man cometh”. If the ice ran out, the […]

Delicious Light Chicken Picatta

Every once in a while it rises to the occasion when a light, easy preparation is called for. Here, finished with a splash of white wine and a sprinkle of capers, chicken takes a starring role on the plate.

The name Picatta means sharp. Fresh lemon juice is responsible for the name in this case. The finished dish is bright, lively, and delicious

Pineapple Fried Rice – Thai comfort food

The carbs of the rice and sweetness of the pineapple worked magic on our frame of mind.

Mulligatawny Soup

  This delicious Indian soup is easy to make. It provides a great refresher at any time of day. Enjoy this recipe from the Moosewood Collective.  MULLIGATAWNY SOUP 1 1/2 Cups Chopped Onions                    1 Medium Red or Green Bell Pepper,seeded and chopped 1 Celery Stalk, Chopped                              1 Firm Tomato, Chopped 2 Tbs Ghee                                                        1 Small Chili, seeded […]

Stuffed Chicken Breast with Spinach and Feta

Stuffed chicken breasts are common in country style cooking. They are easy to assemble, in spite of their sophisticated appearance… You can assemble these ahead of time if you’re having friends over. They also travel well if you are going to a potluck. The beautiful presentation guarantees you will be the hero either way.

Unique Thai Salad discvered in tiny rice village

The dish that arrived at our table, however, was something completely different. Here was a celebration of color, shape and texture. The dish was spiced with fresh jalapeno and a salted lime dressing. Crisp, roasted cashew nuts topped the salad, giving it its name.