Spiced Couscous Pilaf with Raisins and Pistachios: Moroccan Series, #2
For the second recipe of my Moroccan series, I have decided to present a staple of North African cuisine, couscous. In countries all across the top…
Moroccan Chopped Salad with Oranges, Dates and Fresh Herbs: Moroccan Series, #1
Serendipity is an amazing thing! I had been planning a series of recipes based on one of my all time favourite cuisines, Moroccan, when I discovered…
Coconut Curry Chickpeas With Yam
Oh the humble chickpea; so unassuming, nutritious, and versatile: finding its way into a myriad of dishes, both vegetarian and non, all around the world. Like…
Super Quick and Healthy Black Bean Dip
We are all leading increasingly busy lives, and time to cook good food often seems like a luxury! So, when somebody hands you a recipe that…
Bruschetta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Capers
It’s pronounced “bru-sketta”, not “bru-shetta”, my Italian friend informed me about a year ago. And so I learned that I had been mispronouncing this word all…
Roasted Yam with Apple and Kale (aka: The Quest for the Purple Yam)
OMG! Is there a name for this syndrome? You know, the one where you spend your entire Sunday, scouring the vegetable markets of your city (and…
Roasted Garlic, Cambozola Cheese, and Tomato-Ginger Chutney Appetizer
OK, I’m guilty! Guilty of what, you may ask. Well, of feeding my dinner guests far too much and sending them home groaning that they are…
Fig and Olive Tapenade with Walnuts and Goat Cheese
I have a confession to make…I only just learned that I might like olives. I know, most of you are groaning and wondering, “What? How…
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Fragrant Black Bean Sauce
I have always loved stuffed vegetables, and have been making variations of this recipe over the years. As my husband and I are trying to…
Persian Layered Rice Pilaf
It’s a birthday cake…it’s a cheesecake…it’s…what is it??? Well, it’s a Persian Layered Rice Pilaf and I’ve had my eyes on this recipe for over…
Foodie On Board 