Pan Fried Vegetables

 

 The perfect crunchy texture, yet tender; these pan fried veggies are a healthier version of stir fry. It’s a quick and easy side dish or make it a lunch or dinner recipe by adding some chicken, shrimps or beef. I like to serve this recipe with my Roasted Duck | Sesame Soy Marinade. I hope…

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Butternut Squash Soup | With Potatoes and Leeks

 

 Soup! It is just what the doctor ordered. A little bit of hotness coupled with the earthiness of cumin soothes the soul perfectly. This take on butternut squash not only ushers in the brilliance of orange, yellow fall color combination but the flavorful taste is heavenly. Leeks add another level of robustness to this easy…

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Pumpkin Spiced Fruit Smoothie

 

 When in season, do the season; it’s that time of the year when the pumpkin spice craze starts. This seasonal flavor really jazz up this healthy and nutritious rich fruit smoothie. Each generous serving packs in hearty doses of Vitamins A and C and fiber. At only 220 calories per 16 ounces portion, you get…

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Roasted Duck | Sesame Soy Marinade

 

 Undoubtedly, duck is our favorite poultry; the meat is naturally rich in flavor. It’s always a treat whenever I make it. This is not your typical crispy skin roast duck, however the meat is so tender and the sesame soy marinade gives it a rich mouthwatering taste. What’s also beautiful about this recipe, it does…

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Voodoo Chicken Wings | Asian plus Caribbean Jerk Spices

 

 Voodoo chicken wings are my favorite. I first ate voodoo wings at a restaurant named Bayou in New York. They are always well seasoned and very spicy. My version of the voodoo wings are so super delicious, tender and, yes, relatively SPICY. The marinade blend that I created works magnificently. The generous hints of Asian…

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Ziti Casserole | With Turkey and Peppers

 

 Transport your tastebuds to pasta heaven with this amazingly flavor loaded baked ziti. The sauce for this recipe has the perfect combination of Mediterranean inspired flavors – the combination of nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice truly makes this dish a mouth watering delight. The poblanos give it a nice hint of a spicy kick and when…

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Lamb Stew | Mediterranean

 

 Lamb stew is a very hearty and delicious food. This version is flavor packed with flavors of the Mediterranean. It’s cooked to perfection in fresh tomatoes. Melt in your mouth is an understatement. For this recipe I used boneless leg of lamb but you can substitute lamb shoulder. Either type of meat when cooked low…

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Red Snapper Escovitch

 

 One of my favorite ways to eat red snapper is escovitch style. Whenever I dine out at a Caribbean Restaurant where they serve red snapper escovitch that is always my go to meal. The fish is usually whole and deep fried and the “pickled” like veggies is tart. In my version of the classic Caribbean…

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Peachy Watermelon Smoothie

 

 This is a smoothie to get obsessed over. The flavors of the watermelon and peach comes together so beautifully. It’s refreshing, yet creamy and this recipe makes two hearty servings and comes in at approximately 230 calories. I hope you will make this recipe and enjoy it as much as I do. Happy Cooking! Want…

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