Coconut rice makes a terrific accompaniment to many seafood dishes and curries. This coconut rice recipe is sweet and delicious and the toasted coconut adds a great flavor.  2 cups white rice 2 cups  (1 can) good-quality coconut milk 1 1/2 cups water  3/4 cups dry shredded unsweetened coconut (baking type) 1 Tsp. salt 1/4 cups sugar 1-2 Tbsp. [...]

I make turkey burgers a lot, because they are healthy and delicious. This recipe is juicy and flavorful. I usually top my burgers with carmelized onions or mushrooms. 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (white meat, dark meat, or a mixture) 1/2 cup fresh peppers (red or yellow), minced 1 Tbsp chili powder 1 small yellow onion, minced [...]

I discovered this recipe from a family friend, and since then, I make it whenever I have friends over. It is by far, one of the most delicious dip recipes I’ve had. It’s hard to believe the recipe is so so easy to make! 1/2 package thawed frozen chopped artichokes (drained and coarsely chopped) 1/2 [...]

This salad is presented so nicely, and looks so delicious,  that it will surely be impressive! Everyone will love it! 1/2 head of romaine, coarsely chopped 6-8 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped 2 ripe avocados, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 6 oz chicken breast, cooked and diced 1 tomato, finely chopped 2 hard-boiled large eggs, [...]

Chopped greek salads are my favorite! They are so refreshing in the summer and it is so easy to make. It’s always a hit! Make sure you get good feta cheese! 6 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon fresh chopped garlic 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar  2 Tbsp oregano Salt and freshly ground [...]

This recipe is a low-carb, healthy alternative to mashed potatoes. The consistency is so creamy and delicious, you won’t believe it’s cauliflour. The flavors are cheesy and delicious! 1 medium head cauliflower 4 tablespoon cream cheese, softened 1/3  cup  sour cream 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 [...]

This is a great appetizer, or entree served with coconut rice. The shrimp is soft and tender from the marinade and the sauce is thick, sweet and peanut-y. It’s a real treat! 2 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, raw and peeled Combine the marinade: 1/2 can coconut milk 1 tsp salt 4 tbsp sugar 2 spoonfuls [...]

This dish is adapted from Gourmet Magazine (1995). It’s easy to make and a great meal to make for your family or guests. The buttery, marsala-ed mushrooms are mind-bogglingly delicious. You won’t believe the flavor they can extract from so few ingredients, and in such a reasonable amount of time. 3 whole boneless chicken breasts with [...]

These are so good and easy and will become a family favorite. Classic fajita ingredients with a fresh take. Use a rotisserie chicken for tenderness and the fresh lime and cilantro kicks it up a notch. 2 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped olive oil 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced thin 1 green bell pepper, [...]

The trick to perfect guacamole is using good, ripe avocados. Check for ripeness by gently pressing the outside of the avocado. If there is no give, the avocado is not ripe yet and will not taste good. If there is a little give, the avocado is ripe. If there is a lot of give, the [...]