Category: Food & Drink
Highland food cultures meet in a confluence.
With many mala, nuns, monks, and devotees circumambulated the Boudha stupa. News of Kathmandu refers to them as Khasti Chaitya. Visitors stroll around the stupa, and the elderly sit on benches, watching the time pass. Women selling shapes or local…
CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATBALLS
You all know that I am obsessed with meatballs. They are so simple, delicious, and something I’m always hungry for. When I received a pound of ground chicken from Instacart a few weeks back, I knew what I would make with it:…
CHIMICHURRI CHICKPEA SANTA FE
Even though we are still facing a lot of food shortages during this pandemic, I was surprised to see something when I went to the grocery store this week. The produce section was well stocked, while shelf-stable items were often sold out….
NO-YEAST PIZZA DOUGH
In desperate times, you need to take desperate measures. Nothing can beat a delicious, crispy, light and chewy traditional pizza crust made from yeast. But, right now, we have to do what we can, and yeast is difficult to find….
SALISBURY STEP WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY
I’m craving comfort food because of this pandemic! Salisbury Steak was on my mind for several weeks. I created a simple Salisbury Steak recipe, which I topped with a mushroom and onion sauce. It was perfect for serving over a…
YOGURT BANANA BREAD
Since the pandemic, I have been more careful about reducing food waste. Our grocery store visits are rare and far between. When I took stock of my food supplies the other day, I noticed that the pieces were starting to…
PIZZA PASTA SALAD
This tastes a lot like an Italian pasta salad. But, I call it “Pizza Pasta Salad” since this is how I use leftover pizza toppings. Haha! Haha! This Pizza Pasta Salad is another great example of a “refrigerator” salad that…
HOW TO MAKE BAKED POTATOES
Let’s take a look at baked potatoes for a moment. This simple food is often overlooked. These simple foods are easy to make and affordable. There’s more to good baking potatoes than simply putting a potato in the oven. Today I will…
ONE-POT CREAMY SUNDRIED TOMATO PASTA
You all know that I love one-pot pasta meals. I’m sure many of you also enjoy them. These are quick and easy to make, with many flavors packed into one small dish. My favorite comfort food is Creamy One-Pot portions of pasta. I…
HONEY VANILLA CHEESE FRUIT DIP
Cottage cheese is a budget-friendly ingredient that I have fallen in love with. Cottage cheese can be a bit bland for some people. However, if you blend it in a blender, it’s as creamy and smooth as yoghurt and just…