A citrus summer slaw with toasted almonds, raisins, pepitas, green onions, purple cabbage, cilantro and perfected with a lime and orange vinaigrette! This Summer recipe is perfect for Memorial Day, Summer BBQs and 4th of July. Bring this to your next picnic or potluck! I remember the first time I made my own slaw. I …
What is Palak Paneer? Palak Paneer is a spinach curry with paneer cheese. It is flavored with spices and it seems every family has their own recipe, as is the norm with Indian food. This vegetarian dish probably originated in Northern India and is especially common in the Punjabi region. It is a simple and …
Kimchi Udon Noodle Soup is a delicious, hot, spicy and nourishing soup to warm you up on a cold day. Udon complements kimchi in this simple and tasty recipe. What is kimchi? If you have to ask, then maybe Fusion Craftiness is for you:) Kimchi is a common and revered side dish in Korean cuisine. …
A creamy, light soup with roasted vegetables, tahini and Za’atar. This soup is great with grilled cheese. Tasty, easy, healthy and vegetarian! Why roasted vegetables? Three reasons. Roasting vegetables brings out their flavor and gives them a slightly smoky taste. Second, they are healthier than frying. Lastly, this is a great way to clean out …
A beautiful French beef stew with multiple levels of flavor and depth. A French classic made easy. Boeuf Bourguignon. I was pretty young the first time I made this French beef stew, also known as Beouf Bourguignon. The prep took a long time, there were many steps. The stewing took 2 hours on top of …
A creamy French Mushroom Soup perfectly seasoned with shallots, sherry, garlic and parmesan. A quick and easy soup for everyday cooking. Weeknight or special occasion, easy and fancy enough for both! Why is French food so good? The French use high quality, artisanal ingredients in their cooking. The food system is highly celebrated and the …
This amazing hot crab dip is super quick and easy and is a dorm friendly recipe too! Crab, cream cheese and Franks Wing Sauce is an amazing combination. A great appetizer or special treat at lunch time. Try this! As I was perusing my vintage cookbook stash, a hot crab dip recipe jumped out at …
A healthy and tasty vegetarian recipe perfectly seasoned with sesame oil, lime juice and fish sauce. A healthier new year I don’t make ‘New Years resolutions’ per se, but I do have a bad habit of over indulging during the holidays and lapse on my exercise routine at the same time. It’s a busy time, …
A tasty and healthy soup to warm you up from the inside. Lentils, tomatoes, onion, curry powder and honey come together to make an amazing weeknight soup for vegetarians or anyone who wants a healthy alternative to junk food. Try this with some crusty bread for a light meal. Red lentils, the first pulse I …
A spicy, delicious West African curry & peanut soup. An African classic soup, this one will warm you up on a cold Winters day. A spicy and delicious curry soup that is not too hot, this is one of our favorites. We eat this regularly, with a big chunk of crusty bread, so I am …