This recipe originally called for Japanese sweet potatoes but I only found regular potatoes. So, I am using my own directions for cooking but did make the delicious maple-tahini creme fraiche. Thanks go to Samantha Seneviratne from NYT Cooking for the recipe. I will keep an eye out for these sweet and nutty Japanese potatoes! … Continue reading
No-churn ice cream is becoming one of my favorite desserts. There are so many possibilities with flavors, and only a few ingredients are needed. Best of all I don’t have to store a heavy ice cream maker! The Mediterranean Dish by Suzy Karadsheh was released in 2022 but I never had a chance to make … Continue reading
I recently posted a Fattoush salad recipe using oil-based vinaigrettes, pita chips or sourdough croutons, fresh vegetables and herbs. I also decided to try Christopher Kimball’s recipe with chicken and a Tahini-Sumac dressing which was very different for obvious reasons; the addition of chicken and tahini in the dressing. He always seems to come up … Continue reading
This makes a wonderful, healthy appetizer or serve as a side dish.Tahini with honey is packed with calcium, antioxidants, magnesium, zinc and fiber that boost your immune system, dental health and bone strength. Tahini is made from finely ground sesame seeds high in protein, low in carbs, and rich in omega 3 fatty acids. Sweet … Continue reading
How about starting the New Year with a chicken salad that has a “bang” to it. This chicken is a well-known Sichuan dish and the name means “chicken beaten with a wooden stick”. A theory is if you beat the poached chicken it will expose the fibers in the breast meat so they can absorb … Continue reading