Mache is French for Lamb’s lettuce and is also known as Italian corn salad and field lettuce. Like many zesty-flavored foraged greens, Mache has a high nutritional value. It typically provides several vital minerals and nutrients, including vitamins C, E, and B9, along with beta carotene and essential fatty acids. It is generally more beneficial [...]

Fried rice is very easy to make. Here is a short video on how to make this delectable dish! Print the Fried Rice Recipe Here Amazon.com Widgets

Cooking rice is one of those tricky culinary things. I can often come out to sticky, mushy or simply undercooked. It does not have to be complicated at all! Here’s a step-by-step video on how to always end up with perfectly fluffy rice. Amazon.com Widgets

This salad goes very well as a side for meats or alone as a light meal. It will keep excellently well for a days in the fridge. The combination of sweet raisins and crunchy broccoli, onions and walnuts makes this a winner! 3 cups broccoli, washed and broken into small pieces 1/2 cup red onion, [...]

Can you believe Mother’s Day is on May 9th? Already? Time just flies by! Here’s a simple, easy and affordable brunch menu for Mom. I made it simple so that Dad and the kids can all participate and end up with great results! Bacon Frittata Roasted Asparagus with Proscuitto and Parmesan cheese Strawberry Buttermilk Pancakes [...]

These beans are cooked with barbecue sauce instead of ketchup and are great as a side for grilled foods or pulled pork sandwiches. They are very easy to make and taste great! Here is what you are going to need for 8 servings: 6 – 14 oz. cans white beans 10 bacon strips – sliced [...]

Cauliflower and green beans go very well together. This salad is healthy and easy to make. Simply cut the cauliflower into florets and slice the green beans in to 1-inch pieces. Place both into a steam basket and cook until cooked through but still crisp. Place the vegetables under cold running water to stop the [...]

This is a great, easy side dish to serve with chicken or fish. It is also very healthy! Squash is loaded with vitamin A and C. It also has E, K and folate. It is also a good source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. Sun dried tomatoes are a good source of vitamins A, [...]

Avocados are high in Vitamins C,K,A,E, Niacin and Folate. They also have a high content of potassium, calcium and magnesium. One cup of mashed avocado has 384 calories and is loaded with Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. Here’s another super easy recipe that you can make in a snap! Serve it as a [...]

When I posted this recipe on YouTube I called it Sauerkraut. That was what I was told by my half German mom. I guess there was a loss in translation. Turns out when you use red cabbage this is called Rotkraut. The apples that are included in this recipe give it a special flavor and [...]

Sardines are loaded with nutrients. They sport a huge concentration of Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, a huge concentration of vitamin B12, a huge concentration of vitamin D, tons of protein, trytophan, selenium, phosphorous, calcium and vitamin B3! They are also low in calories. I would have to say that this is something you [...]

Spring vegetables on the grill taste heavenly and are so very healthy. I used small zucchini, asparagus and small, tender carrots for this dish. All you need to do is trim the asparagus, peel the carrots and cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. Of course, do wash the vegetables! Place them in a shallow dish [...]