Spinach is a supreme superfood. It has a high level of antioxidants and other nutrients that help fight various cancers, and many other diseases. The trick is not to overcook or do to much to the spinach to retain the great benefits of this superfood. I decided to make a really green soup to ring in St. Patrick’s month. It’s a simple soup prepared with … Continue reading Superfood Soup
Ever since graduating from culinary school, everybody wants to know what kind of feast I make for the holidays. Surprisingly, I don’t make the holiday feasts. I still let my Mom take over because I love her food and love traditions. When I was sixteen I started to prepare this dish on the holidays.Its made the same, simple, way every time, an Armenian dish with … Continue reading Spinach Patties: Frozen vegetables
Rummaging through some vegan blogs, I came across the name, Green Goddess Bowl, which is a cute description for this dish. Kathy’s recipe and blog are worth taking a look at. But, this is not a vegan dish. I’m not sure if I could ever give up my love for pecorino and parmigiano cheese alone. I used a little Pecorino Romano cheese in this pasta … Continue reading Fusilli with Spinach
Autumn in California is a laugh to my non-Californian friends. We don’t have the piles of brightly colored leaves that paint the front lawns or the chill that makes you want to sit inside and read a good book (though I wish we did sometimes). Nonetheless, I enjoy the autumn fare, but in light California style of course. I decided to recycle the lonely … Continue reading Roasted Pumpkin Quinoa
My favorite meal in Italy was a pesto dish in Liguria. It was so simple, a trofie pasta with green beans and pesto. To see it and other cool pasta, scroll down to “Trofie al Pesto” http://www.rusticocooking.com/pasta.htm So, ever since then, I have had a love for pesto. A good pesto can go far, mix it with marinara sauce for a fresh taste, or layer … Continue reading Spinach Parsley Pesto
