What we Chow Wednesday – Okra
I wanted to dedicate this blog to a vegetable that is a bit unusual and not so commonly used in most households, Okra. Okra is known by several different names; bhindi, lady fingers, gumbo, etc. Growing up, okra was cooked in a slightly different way, it was sort of stir-fried until it is crispy and […]
Easy Recipe Monday – Pineapple and Black Beans Salsa
You know, Salsa doesn’t only have to be tomato-based. I love creating many different versions of salsa and one of my favorites is the sweet pineapple salsa with black beans, red onions, cilantro, whole cumin and lime juice. Think about this combination in your mouth, feels like an explosion of flavors! Here is the recipe, […]
What we Chow Wednesday – Brus’ketta or Bruschetta?
It is always fun to learn how people around the world pronounce the same items in different ways. There has been a lot of debate around the very popular appetizer- Bruschetta. I would love to hear what our fans think! There could be hundreds of different combinations used to create a delicious bruschetta recipe. With […]
Easy Recipe Monday – Game Day Nachos
As the Packers won last night and we are all excited to watch the big game next weekend, I thought about putting this Nacho recipe together, it’s perfect for the game day! There are numerous nacho recipes, what makes this recipe different? Well, it is easy and packed with layers and layers of flavors. Enjoy! […]
What we Chow Wednesday – Top 5 Super Foods
There has been a lot of discussions lately about including ‘Super Foods’ in our diet. What are ‘Super foods’? Super Foods help build bones, prevent chronic diseases, improve your eyesight, and even keep your mind sharp, very much like nutritional powerhouses. Here are my top five choices of Super Foods: Black Beans- great protein source […]
Easy Recipe Monday – Chicken Kebabs
Happy New Year!! With the start of the New Year and a typical winter in Wisconsin, I wanted to share one of our favorite recipes. This recipe is delicious, healthy, and simple, in other words, it has all the elements of the White Jasmine philosophy. Additionally, our Sajji Masala with a strong chipotle flavor makes […]