Fall and Winter Fruit Salad
This Fall and Winter Fruit Salad makes a perfect easy dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It’s also great as a simple healthy snack that you can add to just about anything. Made with juicy and sweet fruits available in late fall and winter, this recipe doesn’t include any added sweeteners.
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How to Cook Barley: a Guide to Cooking Pearl and Pot Barley
If you don’t know how to cook barley, you are not alone. Many people think it’s difficult because barley takes a long time to cook. In reality, cooking perfect barley is much easier than you think because barley is quite forgiving and turns out well most of the time. In this post, I am sharing…
Roasted Root Vegetables
These roasted root vegetables are a perfect side dish for fall and winter. Made with potatoes, beets, carrots, and sweet potatoes and flavored with thyme, garlic, onion, and olive oil, this vegetable medley makes a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving dinner or any other occasion. These roasted root vegetables are very easy to make and…
Healthy No-Cook Recipes for Hot Summer Days
Putting healthy meals on the table can be a big challenge during hot and humid summer days. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this post, you will find a list of healthy no-cook recipes as well as some tips and tricks on how to organize your cooking process during a heatwave. Summer…
Armenian Grilled Vegetables – KHOROVATS
Khorovats are Armenian grilled vegetables that are perfect for outdoor entertaining. They are very easy to make and you can serve them on a platter or as a grilled vegetable salad. This article for Khorovats Armenian Grilled Vegetables was originally written for Curious Cusiniere. What are Khorovats Vegetables? Grilling is the favorite past time in…
6 Quinoa Recipes to Try This Spring
These quinoa recipes are delicious, healthy, and very easy and quick to make. In addition, they are absolutely perfect for spring because they are light and filling. Quinoa has long become a staple food for many. It’s easy to prepare, very nutritious, and works well in a variety of dishes. You can use quinoa to…
Our Dog Adoption Story: the Good, the Bad, and…the Priceless
Last year, our dog Toby turned 10 years old. And this year on February 1st, we celebrated an anniversary -10 years since he came to live with us. So, to mark this occasion, I decided to write this post to tell you a little bit about him and to share our experience with dog adoption….
How to Make Hot Apple Cider From Scratch
This hot apple cider is the ultimate comfort drink for dark and cold evenings. It has the perfect flavor balance of apples and mulling spices and is slightly sweetened with raisins. This spiced hot drink makes a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving and Christmas parties and is sure to impress your guests. It’s also a…
Quick and Easy Canned Black Bean Soup
This healthy canned black bean soup is delicious, filling, and comforting. This recipe is very easy to make using the ingredients most people have in their fridge and pantry. In addition, you can garnish this soup with your favorite toppings to make it even more enjoyable for the whole family. I love black beans when…
