I’ve been making a lot of curries lately (including this super easy and delicious shrimp coconut curry), most of them coconut based. But over the past few weeks I started to experiment more with mango powder (or amchur powder), a fairly new ingredient to me. Mango powder is made from raw green mangoes and adds a really nice and tart flavor (not unlike lime juice) to curry dishes.
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Pasta with Mascarpone, Spinach and Mushrooms
My husband and I have been super busy lately working on an online food business; we’re almost ready to launch, stay tuned for a post on that soon :). So for lunch I decided to make pasta, one of my go-to ideas for quick and easy meals. The key ingredient that make this pasta recipe so delicious is Italian mascarpone cheese. Most people know it from tiramisu, but you can most definitely use it for savory dishes.
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Kale Salad with Oranges, Blueberries, Red Onions and Olives
Ever since we moved back to the East Coast, I’ve been appreciating the seasons more and with Spring just around the corner, I get excited to try out different salads. I love the addition of fresh fruit to salads and this particular mix of ingredients is a must try. I combined sweet oranges and blueberries with sliced red onions and olives on a bed of kale leaves. The flavors were truly outstanding.
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Spicy Tomato Yogurt Soup
I love Greek food and try to incorporate the Mediterranean diet into my cooking (and eating) as much as I can. I love the fresh flavors, the quick and easy recipes and most importantly the strong emphasis on fruits and vegetables. Here is a delicious tomato yogurt soup recipe I adapted from a Greek cookbook I have. The result is a beautiful bright orange-colored soup that tastes fresh and creamy. You can eat it hot or cold, perfect all-year round!
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White Bean Dip with Roasted Eggplant and Garlic
Super Bowl Sunday is only a few days away and if you’re throwing a big party, here’s a healthy dip recipe your guests will love. I made a Mediterranean-inspired white bean dip using roasted eggplant, garlic and cannellini beans. A nice alternative to the common chips and salsa. Your friends won’t even know they’re eating something healthy!
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Spiced Potato Gratin Recipe with Kale and Coconut Milk
Over Christmas my husband was in Germany visiting family, while I was in Philadelphia. One of the gifts he brought back was a mandolin – German-made of course (here’s the link) – and I was thrilled! I always wanted a mandolin. The thought of thinly slicing vegetables with such ease just takes the stress away from food prep. So my first post using my new mandolin is a potato gratin with garam masala, coconut milk and kale.
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Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe with Greens and Mozzarella
Today was another one of those days I just didn’t want to leave the apartment. Cold and snowing outside, I decided to make a favorite vegetarian dish of mine. This stuffed tomatoes recipe is incredibly easy and fun to prepare. Use whatever vegetables and cheese you find in your fridge and throw together a delicious and satisfying dish.
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