The heat has officially arrived folks. And with it comes my cravings for all things cool and refreshing. I will not say no to a jumbo Mr. Freeze on a July scorcher. Especially a white one. The ice and sugar combo does make for a delicious cold treat. Perhaps not a ‘healthy’ one though. In…
Recipe Makeover
How to: Recipe Makeover – Tofu Bahn Mi
This is a bahn mi. It’s simply a sandwich with vietnamese roots. And with this heat? It’s sandwich season in my kitchen. The bun is a french style baguette and the filling can be any variety of meat, seafood or tofu which is usually accompanied by crunchy pickled vegetables, herbs and a chili kick of…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Fish Sticks
I have a confession. I, Dara Gurau, was a loyal follower of The Captain. Who could resist his smiling bearded face and oh so convenient frozen breaded fish sticks. All you needed was 20 minutes, a toaster oven, and you too could have a fish dinner on the table in a flash. But as I…
How to: Weekend Breakfast – Coconut Pancakes
Rise and shine! The sun is peaking through the shutters really early these days and I am loving it. Unlike pitch black winter mornings, the early light makes me feel like I’m supposed to be getting out of bed. It also means my weekend sleep-ins are a little on the early side. When we don’t have plans,…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Creamy Buttermilk Herb Dressing
For this week’s post, I had high hopes for a delicious twist on an old fave with a broccoli pesto pasta recipe. It was a twist alright. Just not in the delicious sense. I’m planning on tweaking the recipe though, because I still think it’s a fabulous idea, so stay tuned. You know what else…
How To: Recipe Makeover – Chocolate Avocado Mousse
I know what you are all thinking… First we try to hide tofu in a burger, and now avocado in chocolate mousse?? What is this blog coming to?!?! But let me tell you, the same husbands who typically scoff at tofu, will absolutely LOVE this mousse. It’s rich, it’s chocolatey, it’s creamy and buttery, when…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Mushroom, Barley and Kale Stuffed Peppers
I think we can all agree. Stuffed things are awesome. Example: the piñata. Now in the context of food, I tend to associate the word ‘stuffed’ with indulgence and decadence. Think blue cheese stuffed burgers, cream cheese stuffed french toast and heavens, double stuffed Oreos. But here’s the thing. You can stuff healthy stuff with other healthy stuff….