Posted by Gabi on 9 March 10
This clean-eating and very tasty Asian inspired dish makes use of three highly nutritious “super-foods”- Maitake Mushrooms, Lacinato Kale and Quinoa. I was in the neighborhood Asian market and came across a selection of beautiful fresh Maitake mushrooms. Maitakes (Grifola Frondosa) are being studied for their beneficial effects on the immune system, for cancer treatment and for their effects on [...]
Posted by Gabi on 6 December 09
When it’s cold and snowing it’s nice to know that you can go to your own freezer and pull out a quick comforting meal. These chicken pot pies in small ramekins are just the ticket! I don’t make a bottom crust for these because #1 it reduces the calories, #2 the bottom crust always gets [...]
Posted by Gabi on 10 November 09
Cook a small shank end ham in a crockpot and then glaze it in the oven while you cook some easy potatoes au gratin and steam some marble sized brussels sprouts- and voila you have an easy and comfortingly great dinner! Ham in the Crockpot You’ll need 1 smallish bone in, shank end, fully cooked ham, [...]
Posted by Gabi on 9 September 09
We enjoy the small plate style of Tapas now and then and two of our favourite dishes are Patatas Bravas and Crab Cakes. While it’s lovely to go to Meditrina or Martine Cafe (two of our favourite local tapas restaurants) and order many small plates to share- occasionally we like to make our own at home. Patatas Bravas (brave potatoes) [...]
Superfoods Stirfry with Maitake Mushrooms, Lacinato Kale and Quinoa
