Salad

 

Raw Beets and Sweet Potato Detox Salad

Whomever told you that sweet potatoes can’t be eaten raw; lied….period. Drizzle on some olive oil, add a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper, toss it all together and you will be amazed! Here I have a combination of purple beets, chioggia beets (that’s the one that has the red and white spirals inside and resemble a candy…

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November 22, 2013

Steamed Callaloo with Cabbage

Quite often I receive requests for vegetarian dishes. Most of my dishes are indeed vegetarian IF you eliminate the meat; be it chicken, seafood or beef. It’s really that easy. I’m always in the habit of reinventing or tweaking dishes, hence this steamed callaloo with cabbage. I love, almost raw, crunchy cabbage. My grandma hates…

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October 11, 2013

Roasted Veggies with White Eggplant and Kale

Is this a salad that I will be serving regularly, alongside the lunches that I prepare? Not at the moment. But guess what? I do compromise. You can enjoy this nutritious salad by having it catered for any occasion. During one of my catered lunch events; I received feedback from one person, that I should…

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September 4, 2013

Herbed Grilled Chicken Salad with Roasted Beets and Bell Peppers

I’m a bone sucking diva who prefers any section of the chicken that is boned. Why? Because I love to suck on and chew the bone. Why? Believe it or not. The flavor of the meat  lies within the bone. Now, I’m not one to be underestimated. I’m capable,  willing,  have always  and is known…

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August 16, 2013

Love that Potato Salad!

My potato salad was d’luscious! I savored every bite. There’s no mayonnaise included and the Greek yogurt gave it that extra zing! My taste buds are dancing with glee! As I become more enthused about my culinary skill, my creativity expands and my taste buds explodes. I was taught to used mayonnaise in potato salads.…

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July 18, 2013