This Eggplant Appetizer is always on my festive table, along with Garlicky Carrot Salad. I love this recipe for its simplicity and spicy, highly-flavored taste. You can prepare it in advance, and keep it in the fridge for the moment you need it. Not to mention the fact about health benefits of eggplant. It is […]
This tasty, colorful, and effortless Garlicky Carrot Salad is a staple appetizer in my “guest recipe list”. It is so yummy and easy to prepare! This appetizer consists of very simple and affordable ingredients. Carrots are one of the most common vegetables to have on hand. And garlic is a staple for every kitchen. Carrot […]
This Beetroot Salad Recipe reminds me of my childhood. My mom cooked it very often, making different variations with green peas, pinto beans, marinated cucumbers, and sauerkraut. Ingredients Note: Do not overcook the potatoes. They should be soft and tender, but not mushy. Cooking Tips for Beetroot Salad Recipe Remember, there are no ideal proportions […]
This easy Black-eye Bean Salad is great for a quick lunch or dinner. You can include it to your meal prep and enjoy during the week. What do you associate legumes with? Food for the poor or a cheap meat substitute. However, given the amazing composition of legumes, they deserve to be one of the […]
Quinoa can be used not only as a side dish but also as a nutritional base in salads. Grains (technically quinoa is a seed) are rich in protein and fiber, and it has a delicate taste with a light nutty, and even creamy note. Quinoa perfectly absorbs the aroma of spices and herbs added to […]
Lentil Salad can be an easy answer to “What for dinner?” question. And it is full of flavors and textures. Lentils can be used not only for making stews and soups. You can also make interesting and healthy salads with it, for example, as per this recipe. This lentil-bean salad is ideal for a quick […]
We love rice in our family, we eat this amazing grain every single week. And cabbage is my favorite vegetable. Any kind, any type: purple cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli. So, one day I thought “Why not try to combine these two favorites in one plate?” A food magazine from a local grocery store […]
This Rice Salad provides the body with essential nutrients and can be a healthy addition to your daily menu. Health Benefits of the Rice Salad Carrots and beets are rich in fiber and antioxidants. And these root vegetables can be a good source of folate, manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Did you know that […]
I am using Roasted Butternut Squash with Kale & Walnuts in this pasta salad recipe. When it comes to pasta, the options are endless. When I don’t have time to cook dinner, pasta is my best friend in the kitchen. For lunch and dinner, children and adults – this very simple pasta salad recipe is […]
Quinoa Salad – another SDH (Simple-Delicious-Healthy) recipe for quick lunch or lazy dinner. I love “everything in the fridge” salads, and this Quinoa Salad recipe is just this type. Ingridients for Quinoa Salad Health benefits of quinoa Plant protein from quinoa contains 8 of the 8 essential amino acids. Its composition is close to cow’s […]