Pomegranate Avocado Salad and Familiarizing Kids with Different Foods
Hi everyone. I went to Edison , NJ yesterday which has the most amazing Indian supermarkets. My friend who is Indian guided me around the store and told me of her favorite products. I went NUTS! (check out the photos on the FB page and “like” the page if you would like to see photos […]
TEDx Roast Chicken With Fresh Herbs
Hi everyone! What a week: Two Halloweens, Shiloh (My Beagle’s) one year anniversary with us (his birthday), I’m in the running to win a video cooking contest (Please don’t forget to vote-only two days left!http://apps.facebook.com/gmctscontest/gallery_vote.aspx?pid=122) and I spoke at the prestigious TEDx talk and did not keel over with nerves. Remember when I told you […]
Curried Butternut Squash and Cauliflower Soup and Please Vote!
Hi everyone. My friend Steven Greenberger was telling me about his curried soup and I remembered I had a buttrenut squash waiting for me at home. Ah, the power of suggestion. What dishes have your friends been talking about? Maybe they can suggest a particular method or ingredient. Let them help you! Enjoy the soup […]
Two Last Minute Halloween Scary Treats!
Hi everyone. Since you may be stuck home today because of the weather or something else, you may have the time to whip up some treats for tomorrow. I hope you like these! Also, get some more ideas from my friend Pam: “>http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150349068206809&set;=a.10150349067656809.342474.132788611808&type;=1&theater;Bloody Banana Finger Pops: Supplies: 4 bananas1 cup chocolate chips,melted (optional)1-1/2 cup shredded […]
Shrimp and Persimmon Salad with Pomegranate Syrup and Other Stuff
Hello everyone! I am getting nervous for my TEDx Talk! It is next week and I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. If you see who the other speakers are, you too would feel a bit nervous. Here they are: http://tedxmontclair.org/program/ I am passionate about this business of obstacles to cooking and health, however, and if […]
Please vote for Alma!!!
Hi everyone! I have a favor to ask; If you like me and you like Take Back the Kitchen, I would so appreciate it if you would vote for me to win a video contest making the famous edamame dip you have tried so many times in my house or from my blog. A modified […]
Butternut Squash Lasagna and an Exciting Update!
Hi everyone! Before I tell you about my latest creation for you, I want to share some exciting news; I was selected to speak at the prestigious TEDx talk at Montclair State University on November 5th on Health and Wellness. If you would like to attend, please go to: http://tedxmontclair.org/ I also hope you will […]
Tofu Scramble and Dont be a Player Hater!
Hi everyone. Are you a peace loving, kind person who is judgmental when it comes to tofu? Please don’t judge a tofu by its blandness and slimy texture. Tofu can be firm or soft and picks up the flavor of anything you cook it with. It is a great source of protein when you are […]
Homemade Pesto and Learn from My Mistake
Hi everyone! Last year I picked my fresh basil when it started getting cold to make pesto. I made a huge batch, ate it for a while and then saw that it had mold growing on it!! I was so annoyed since I had waited so long to harvest that dang basil. Well, this year […]
Vegetarian “Meat” Balls and I will Relieve You of Your Guilt :-)
Hi everyone. Before I begin, please let me show you my latest post for CBS! http://newyork.cbslocal.com/top-lists/scary-lookin-sweets-for-the-ghouls-and-goblins/ Do you ever feel like you have a few leftovers that are not worth storing? Well, guess what!?! Now you can take the bits and pieces , put them together, puree them up and make a whole other creative […]