Gluten-Free
Anybody Can Pickle!
I know we’ve written about pickling before; so why again? But, it’s because I love this quick pickle method and its such an easy way to make vegetables taste zingy! Here are a few new ideas. We are pickling veggies every week here at FWF It’s so colorful and delicious...
QUICK BERRY PRESERVE WITH A TWIST!
Can you believe it’s August? Yes, I’ve been a traveling fool and loving it. My blogs on Greece and the South of France will be coming soon. I came back to NYC this week and needed to play in the kitchen after being away. So I stopped by the Union Square Market...
Shrimp & Pomegranate Guacamole
Shrimp & Pomegranate Guacamole 1/2 cup white onion, roughly chopped1/2 each jalapeño, roughly chopped, if you like more spicy, add the seeds1/2 cup cilantro, cleaned, picked, and finely chopped1 whole pomegranate, seeded5 whole large shrimp, cooked, peeled, and...
Pernod-Scented Artichokes with Black Olive Aioli
Pernod-Scented Artichokes with Black Olive Aioli Pernod-Scented Artichokes 4 large artichokes 2 cups white wine 1 small yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1 lemon, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, peeled and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon...
CHICKPEA THREE WAYS
Recently I have started cooking and experimenting more with healthy vegetarian food. I love learning new recipes and decided that after my detox last year that I would eat vegetarian for at least 2 meals a day and sometimes 3 meals. This is called a Flexitarian Diet...
CHICKPEA SNACK
Here is the easiest way to reach your fiber goal everyday. These simple chickpea snacks, there better then goldfish - and healthier. You can make them for the kids, or to just keep around in the house for you to snack on. Takes 10 minutes, and cheaper then any bag of...
Hearty Chicken Sausage and White Bean Soup
Winter is the perfect time for soup and making homemade chicken broth. In my last video, I showed you how to make the bone broth and this video will inspire you to make an easy chicken sausage and white bean soup that will fill you up but is still healthy and...
Homemade Bone Broth
Winter is upon us, and what better idea than to get into the kitchen and start making homemade bone broth. It's not difficult. I promise. This is a quick and easy recipe that you can set and forget. This new trend of bone broth has renewed what I learned over 30...
LAST MINUTE EASY HOLIDAY RECIPE: SWEET and SPICY NUTS
Greetings to you all, As I get ready for the last week of Christmas shopping and Holiday festivities, I thought I would share with you this perfect last minute recipe for Sweet and Spicy Cocktail Nuts. This recipe is no fail, easy and designed to help you entertain...
HOLIDAY TOFFEE
I recently invited Alison Mahoney to come over and make some holiday treats. We whipped up some deliciously decadent chocolate toffee, and we both started humming holiday songs. I mean, I LOVE to sing when I bake - being in the kitchen makes my heart sing....
Chocolate Almond Flourless Cake
This cake isn’t one of those dense flourless monstrosities. This cake is so light and soft, it’s almost a mix between a pudding and a souffle. The chocolate flavor is intense – mainly because of how much melted chocolate goes into it! Not to mention all that nutty...
HOMEMADE SENSUAL STRACCIATELLA!!
Aren’t you always fascinated when you hear a story about someone who experiences a traumatic accident and then uses it to create a life changing path for themselves??? Meet the latest wonder woman of the restaurant world Zahra Tangora, one of the leading Women Chefs...
Confetti Spaghetti!
Zucchini and Summer Squash is available all year long, and I'm still picking them from my garden. Thus, I've been experimenting lately with summer squash recipes. Usually, I like to grill it up to go with my fish or steak, or in a salad. But I found a new way to use...
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Curried Butternut Squash Soup 2 1/2 pounds cubed butternut squash 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 2 small pears, cored, peeled and chopped 1 1/2 yellow onion, cut into chunks 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated 2 garlic cloves, peeled and grated...
Morning After Quinoa Bowl
"Morning after what?!" You're probably thinking. Well, not only is this dish an exotic and fun way to wake up your sweetie in the morning, it's also a nutrition-packed dish that will help erase a night of overindulgence! You can feel a lot better about all the...
CHILLED MELON, APRICOT, and PEACH SOUP
Remember last time when we visited the Union Square Market? I picked up some fragrant and perfectly ripe summer fruit that was just begging to be made into something delicious. When it comes to summer fruit, especially stone fruits like peaches and apricots, it's hard...
THE VEGAN DIVA’S CHOCOLATE MOUSSE PARFAIT (Video)
I don't know about you, but I crave chocolate every day. It's a hard life! Do you try to satisfy your cravings with healthy alternatives like I do? Instead of restricting my favorite foods, I love finding treats that won't kill my diet. This protein-packed mousse is...
Chia Almond Joy Energy Bars (GF, Paleo)
Don't be confused by the title of this recipe. Unlike most granola or energy bars out there, this version certainly isn't a candy bar parading as health food. I've been so frustrated with the sugary, preservative-loaded bars at my local "health" food stores. Even with...
Noodling Around
As you know, I love discovering new food products. Grocery shopping is one of my favorite pastimes. I spotted these Shirataki noodles at Gourmet Garage and I've been experimenting with them for a few weeks now. I am becoming more of a Flexitarian these days and often...