Arancini are a more recent discovery for me. I first came across them in a cookbook I won, and subsequently tried them at an Italian restaurant near us. But with the Pulse Pledge challenge this week, I decided to make arancini for the first time, with yellow split peas. Known for their golden hue, arancini, or risotto fritters, pair well with yellow split peas. The mild taste of … Continue reading Gluten Free Arancini with Yellow Split Lentils
Combining crisp, salty bacon and creamy avocado is always a good idea. Add tangy pickle slices, wrap everything in a healthy cabbage leaf, and you’ve got a new go-to lunch, appetizer or anytime snack. Last week I obliterated a craving for a standard BLT sandwich with these savory bacon wraps. And today I took out my cabbage to make more wraps because they are so addictively satisfying! Though there are many … Continue reading Avocado and Bacon Cabbage Wraps
Gelled desserts deserve to make a comeback. Fabulous with fruit, gelatin is also good for joint health and aids digestion. So you can celebrate naturally with lime, blueberry, and pineapple in this refreshing mini dessert. Three Kings Day or Epiphany is celebrated this week, and hidden in one of the cups is a pistachio instead of a baby. Make these as a healthier alternative to a King Cake. The colors … Continue reading Tricolor Gelatin Parfaits with Pineapple and Blueberry
A traditional way to welcome the New Year, black-eyed peas get a boost of flavor from the bold Persian spice cardamom. With just five ingredients, this quick and easy basmati rice pilaf does double duty as either a side dish or vegetarian main dish. This pilaf is also very forgiving and can be made with other kinds of rice, like jasmine rice. The black-eyed peas, … Continue reading Black-Eyed Pea Rice Pilaf
Creamy coconut pudding with a hint of lime is layered with ruby red pomegranate seeds and pistachio nuts in this dreamy holiday dessert. Easily make it ahead of time and serve with a smile. Mini desserts are for those of us who believe that everything can be enjoyed in moderation. Or perhaps you are a part of the crowd who finds tiny things enchanting. Not only are miniature desserts adorable, I … Continue reading Pomegranate and Pistachio Pudding Parfaits
The first Christmas I made pepparkakor, my son, who we call “the eating machine,” snuck past me and secretly devoured most of a heaping plate full. Probably about two dozen at once. So be warned. Baking these cookies is a risk. Well worth it though! Surprisingly, I did not encounter these cookies as part of my Swedish family heritage. Rather, I discovered them through a children’s Christmas … Continue reading Swedish Pepparkakor Cookies
Swirls and Spice 