The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe was discovered by accident. The owner of the Toll House Inn, in Whitman, Massachusetts, ran out of baking chocolate. She decided to substitute it for Nestle semi-sweet chocolate, hoping it would melt and blend in the mixture. What happened was even better: she ended up with little bite…
Easy Vegetarian Recipes
Greek Salad Recipe
The Greek Salad is my family’s absolute favorite dish in the summer. It’s very refreshing, not to mention healthy. The main secret is to have the freshest ingredients, like all Mediterranean dishes. But I don’t stick to the traditional Greek Salad, I’m quite flexible. So if I happen to have a beautiful head of iceberg or…
Quesadilla Recipe
My quesadilla recipe is absolutely fabulous, very easy to prepare, and a wonderful way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Quesadilla’s origin is Colonial Mexico. The name comes from the Spanish “queso”, which means cheese. This recipe was passed on to me when we lived in Boca Raton. We had a family in our community who was…
Easy Guacamole Recipe
This Easy Guacamole Recipe is a delicious avocado based dip, originated in Mexico. It was traditionally made with a mortar and pestle. My easy Guacamole recipe uses a fork. 🙂 I also follow the original Mexican recipe and use lime juice. But lemon juice is fine if you can’t find lime in your supermarket. Guacamole…
Frittata Recipe
This Frittata Recipe is basically an open faced omelet. The name comes from the word “fritto” which was used to describe eggs fried in a skillet. My frittata recipe is very similar to the Spanish “tortilla de papata”, but you may substitute the potatoes for zucchinis or even cooked cauliflower florets. You may add cheese…
Blueberry Muffin Recipe
A Blueberry Muffin Recipe is a must have in any home. Muffins are great for breakfast or for snacks. Unfortunately, store bought muffins, in order to have a longer shelf life, are sometimes loaded with sugar and chemical preservatives. This homemade recipe is very easy to make, is low on sugar, and I use fresh…
Rice Pudding Recipe
You must have this Rice Pudding Recipe handy whenever you or your family crave for comfort food. It’s sweet, without being overly sweet, and filling at the same time. And what’s best is that you may serve it both warm or cold. It’s great as an afternoon snack or dessert. This recipe goes just as…
Easy Carrot Cake Recipe
This scrumptious easy carrot cake recipe was given to me by Michelle, my dear friend Chrissy’s daughter. When I first tasted this cake at their home, I knew I had to have the recipe. Amazingly moist, not overly sweet, incredible frosting, absolutely delicious. Chrissy and Michelle prepare so many wonderful dishes. I’ll try to get…
Easy Gingerbread Recipe
This delicious and Easy Gingerbread Recipe came from my mom’s personal cooking book. As a mother of four (being three of them boys) my mom had no time to slave over the stove. So all the recipes she cherished were the ones that combined great taste with the least amount of work possible. I hope…
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
This absolutely wonderful oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe combines the best of both worlds. Two all-time favorite cookie flavors! Now, if your children – or husband for that matter – sneak into the cookie jar, at least you know they are eating a snack that is high on fiber and protein, but low in fat….