World Recipes and Independent Travel
Banana Almond Smoothie A banana almond smoothie may not be prettiest to look at, but I love this recipe. I usually have it for breakfast but it can be enjoyed at anytime throughout the day. Rich in nutrients, including protein, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, potassium, selenium, phosphorous, magnesium, calcium , B-vitamins including B12, Vitamin D,…
Thai-Fusion Lettuce Wraps Thai-Fusion lettuce wraps are great for multiple occasions. They make a perfect appetizer to take to a party , a picnic, or for dinner at home We call it “Thai-Fusion”, because it has many of the same ingredients that Summer Rolls might have in Thailand, but with a little twist! What You…
Ginger Peanut Vinaigrette Ginger Peanut Vinaigrette is a great dressing for salads, marinades, or our Thai-Fusion Lettuce Wraps recipe which is made with our Slow-Baked Tofu. When I make this recipe, I do it according to intuition. I’ve never made it exactly the same twice, and as you become familiar with the flavors you can experiment…
Ground Chia Seed and Flax Seed One of my must have kitchen essentials is ground chia seeds and flax seeds. This way, if you’re making a morning smoothie or you want to toss them on top of a salad, it’s already prepared for you and easy to access from the freezer. Many people may not…
How To Slow-Bake Tofu People always ask me how to cook tofu. Tofu can be delicious, because it can take on any flavor that you want, just by marinating it with whichever sauce you desire! Most people don’t like it because without any sauce, it tastes bland and can have an undesirable texture. I prefer…
Simple Indian Lentil Recipe Lentils are definitely one of my top 5 favorite foods. Wouldn’t you agree? I had no idea that legumes could be so delicious until I discovered my love for Indian food many years ago. Lentils are a staple food for many countries ranging from as far east as Myanmar (Burma) to…
Grow Your Own Sprouts in 3 Simple Steps! Sprouts are extremely nutritious. I’ve been buying them from grocery stores for years, throwing them on my salads, sandwiches, or even in stir-fry. But grow my own? I had thought about that for a long time, but ugh, it seemed like such a hard, time consuming task…