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10 Easy Meal Ideas for Busy Moms (or anyone pressed for time)

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As a new mom I had to rethink how I cook and prepare food given the new demands of my little one. I strategized meals that allowed for flexibility, convenience, and minimal-to-no cooking time that still boasted bold flavors and were crave worthy—meals I actually wanted to eat versus just shoving whatever food I had on hand into my mouth out of necessity. Here’s my list of 10 meals that are fast, easy, and delicious—perfect for busy moms or anyone looking to put food on the table in a hurry, while maintaining taste and quality. read more

Vegetarian Foods Around the World: Tabouleh with Baharat Seasoning

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Vegetarian Foods Around the World: Tabouleh with Baharat Seasoning

Vegetarian Foods Around the World: Tabouleh with Baharat Seasoning

Vegetarian Foods Around the World: Tabouleh with Baharat Seasoning

I know many people want to incorporate more vegetables into their diet as part of a healthy lifestyle, so I thought it would be fun to do a Vegetarian Foods Around the World Series to highlight some tasty vegetarian dishes that you can make at home. I hope these dishes inspire you to eat more veggies and show you the versatility and deliciousness of vegetarian cooking. My first post in this series is a tomato and cabbage tabouleh with Baharat seasoning. read more

Cook Filipino Yellow Chicken Adobo with Turmeric and Coconut Milk

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Filipino Yellow Chicken Adobo with Turmeric and Coconut Milk

Filipino Yellow Chicken Adobo with Turmeric and Coconut Milk

Yellow chicken adobo is a classic Filipino dish that’s sweet and sour, luscious and creamy. It’s the perfect comfort food—warm, hearty, and full of flavor. Adobo is the Spanish word for marinade, but in this context refers to a specific style of cooking developed in the Philippines, where meat and/or vegetables are slowly cooked in a vinegar-based sauce. Originally, this served as a preservation technique; the acidic vinegar saturates the food, prolonging the time you can safely eat it. read more

Churrasco with Avocado-Chimichurri Sauce and Mexican Cesar Salad

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Churrasco with Avocado-Chimichurri Sauce and Mexican Cesar Salad

Churrasco with Avocado-Chimichurri Sauce and Mexican Cesar Salad

When I left home for college, my family gave me a collection of recipes to take with me. It was a touching gift; each member handwrote their favorite recipes on pieces of paper and put them in protective sleeves. Each recipe reminded me of the person and the meals we’ve shared over the years. Whenever I’m craving a dish from my childhood, I go to that folder and cook something from it. It goes to show that the best gifts come from the heart. read more

Baked Prawns in Tomato Sauce with Feta (Garithes Yiouvetsi)

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Baked Prawns in Tomato Sauce with Feta (Garithes Yiouvetsi)

Baked Prawns in Tomato Sauce with Feta (Garithes Yiouvetsi)

Cooking opens the world up to you. It’s magical really, its ability to transport you to faraway lands. More than any other medium—books, films, music—eating ignites the senses and connects you with a place. This is part of the reason I like to cook foods from around the world, to indulge my curiosity, to explore, and to imagine.

In Greece, a mountainous Mediterranean nation comprised of 2000 islands, fresh seafood abounds, grape vineyards and olive groves flourish, lemon trees prosper in gardens, and flocks of sheep and herds of goats graze and forage in the valleys. It’s no surprise that these ingredients—and the products derived from them—factor heavily into Greek cuisine. read more