Tag: SPRING

CHICKPEAS PASTA SALAD

CHICKPEAS PASTA SALAD

This is a very tasty springtime dish that brings out the delicate flavor of the vegetables. In this recipe, I cooked chickpeas shells pasta with seasonal ingredients but when it comes to pasta salads, the sky is the limit. You can pair it with your 

HOMEMADE SALSAS AND GUACAMOLE

HOMEMADE SALSAS AND GUACAMOLE

It is beautiful spring day in the Garden State; the temperature starts rising up inviting us to picnics and outdoor activities. I made these fresh salsas and guacamole that you can enjoy with your friend and family during the nice weather. FAMOUS SMOKEY TOMATILLO SALSA 

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Have you ever wondered how come sometimes you end up with tough, stringy and fibrous asparagus, even if you bought it from the farmers’ market?The answer is that there is a tough outer layer at the lower end of each stalk; the solution is to 

BLANCHED ASPARAGUS WITH SEARED DUCK BREAST

BLANCHED ASPARAGUS WITH SEARED DUCK BREAST

Spring asparagus makes a great side dish that pairs very well with meat and poultry, as they do not overwhelm the aspects of the dish. In this recipe, I served my blanched asparagus with seared duck breasts and the results were phenomenal.  INGREDIENTS: Fresh Asparagus Kosher 

OVEN ROASTED SPRING CARROTS WITH CUMIN AND HONEY

OVEN ROASTED SPRING CARROTS WITH CUMIN AND HONEY

I prefer my spring carrots oven roasted, as it is the perfect way to get them sweeter and tender. In this recipe, I add some crunch and aroma by adding whole cumin seeds, which I toasted earlier to release their oils and fragrance. Honey, olive 

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH HARD-BOILED EGGS AND PARMESAN CHEESE

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH HARD-BOILED EGGS AND PARMESAN CHEESE

I feel like the farmers markets have already started offering all kind of colorful varieties of produces such as asparagus, carrots and peas. This is the first asparagus of the season, which means they are bright green, extra tender and fresh. In this recipe, I 

BRING SPRING DELIGHT THIS EASTER WITH THESE PRETTY COLORFUL DEVILED EGGS

BRING SPRING DELIGHT THIS EASTER WITH THESE PRETTY COLORFUL DEVILED EGGS

Vivid red beets give these deviled eggs a vibrant look; the shiny yellow color of the turmeric adds brightness and cheerfulness to your eggs. The beet juice and turmeric powder are fun way to take your deviled eggs to another level this Easter holiday. Transform