Category Archives: RECIPES

Onion Flavored Roast Chicken

I love onions is any form – raw, fried, roasted or grilled.  My favorite are caramelized onions because through the process of caramelization, they get a depth of flavor that is not possible through any of the other cooking methods.  Since chicken by itself is quite bland, I thought up this recipe to use this enhanced onion flavor to...
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Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Bites

I was in NYC last week to interview the celebrity chef Jehangir Mehta (runner up in the Food Network Iron Chef competition a couple of years ago) for the website www.talkingcranes.com . So as part of the interview “research” I ate a yummy dinner at Mehta’s restaurant Mehtaphor (highly recommend it!) and my favorite of all that I tasted...
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Power Punch Salad

If you are trying to lower your carb intake and yet eat foods that satiate your cravings for a filling meal, this salad is for you.  While this dish is tasty and filling, it also packs a real power punch because it is loaded with protein from lentils, Edamame and firm tofu.  Additionally it is easy to make and...
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Belgian Endive, Orange, Kiwi and Goat Cheese Salad

There is no cooking, baking or roasting involved with this scrumptious salad and so it is one of the easiest recipes that you will ever try!  Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of this dish, it is really a burst of taste and texture in your mouth with bitterness coming from the endive, sweetness from the orange, tartness from...
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Spiced Grape-Blackberry Chutney

I “invented” this recipe quite by chance.  I hate to throw away food but since I often buy in large quantities, I am often left with fruit that is not spoiled but no one at home wants to eat it. Even though my kids love grapes, if they aren’t super crunchy, they won’t eat them.  One of these times...
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