Shakshuka! Breakfast or Dinner?
Shakshuka - Breakfast or Dinner. Let's face it. The idea of cooking eggs in a bubbling stew of tomatoes, peppers, onions and chilis is genius! One can debate whether it should be a dinner meal or a breakfast meal (this seems to differ country by country), but that is...
Swiss Fondue – Perfect for Fall!
A Swiss Fondue I have written about Swiss fondue before. I did ask myself if there was room in the world for yet another Swiss fondue post in the world (on the same blog, no less). I decided - yes, there is. The power of bubbling cheese is so great that, not only are...
For The Love of Cod!
Cooking Cod! Everyone has there go to fish. In truth, mine is salmon. Its tasty and my 4 year old, for some reason, will eat it! Plus, there is tons you can do with it. But, when salmon gets a little boring, or my fish monger is having a sale, my next go to fish...
What is Tofu? (it ain’t gross)
My original experience with tofu wasn't pleasant. In fact, it was the opposite of pleasant. Like so many other culinary creatives, the first time I tried tofu it was a sopping mess of spongy, gelatinous white stuff, smothered in some kind of orange sauce. It was...
Another Curry – This Time Chicken Curry
Chicken Curry Many people think that cooking is complicated. I don't. It is the effort around cooking, like having to go to the store to buy ingredients and cleaning the dishes that are the parts that make cooking complicated and even tedious. The actual cooking, and...
Some Simple Soups
A nourishing Fall meal of simple soup doesn't have to come from a can. Or a box. Or even the deli department of your local grocery store. Soup is just one of those dishes that comes together quickly to showcase great flavors, high nutrition and bold skill in the...
Penne with Spinach and Ricotta
When In Doubt, Noodles - Penne with Spinach and Ricotta Noodles are a go to dish at my house. We love them all kinds of ways, especially when they are in a naughty cream sauce. A pasta Alfredo is nice, but it neglects one of my favorite cheeses - ricotta! A fresh...
Feature Food Innovator: Valentina Solfrini
Imagine everything in the world of cooking that is real, whole, natural and beautiful. Now name it Hortus Cuisine. Because that's exactly what we did for this month's FFI feature. Valentina Solfrini is the writer, photographer and editor of Hortus Cusine - a blog that...
Chilli Tofu and Shiitake Thai Salad!
I said "Tofu" and A Chill Went Down His Back Saying the word tofu can send chills down the backs of diners, especially the die hard meat fans. If you believe it to be a perfect substitute for meat, you will no doubt be disappointed, but if you take a page from meat...
National Breakfast Month (for Dinner!)
Who ever says breakfast is the best meal of the day, anyhow? I won't lie - I love a good pancake, omelet or even granola bowl, but there's no reason those dishes need to be limited to the beginning of the day. Nay, I say all breakfast, all the time! And seeing as...