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Very Veggie Tempeh Chili with Homemade Chili Powder
Vegan Chili with Homemade Chili Powder Packs Flavor and Mild Heat.
I love eating in a crock ~ but today serving the chili over Roasted Sweet Potatoes with plenty of toppings!
Tempeh is a wonderful; meat substitute with great texture… Read More
Roasted Wild Mushrooms with Chili Oil & Vegan Pesto Cream Sauce
Wonderful Meaty Roasted Mushrooms Team with a Vegan Pine Nut-Pesto Creamy Sauce Layered over Pasta
A well- rounded Vegan dish ~ choose your favorite pasta! I’m using a Greek tubular pasta; you can use a whole wheat variety – or… Read More
Quick-n-Easy Chili Oil
A great little flavored oil condiment to have in the refrigerator!
Takes minutes to make and adds a blast of heat and complexity to many dishes.
Uses for Chili Oil:
Add part chili oil to the oil in your stir-fries.… Read More
Roast Turkey & Veggie Mexican-Style Hard Shell Tacos
Cubes of your Thanksgiving turkey are totally transformed into a fabulous filling for tacos.
Assertive seasonings are needed to create just the right smokey and a little spicy infused flavor. I love Mulato Dried Chiles (dried poblano) typically used in… Read More
Karen’s Essential Puerto Rican Sofrito
The mother starter sauce of Latin Cuisine.
A mixture of aromatic ingredients, either chopped or pureed, used to add layers of flavor to different foods. Serve raw, or add a few tablespoons to your cooking to jazz it up!
A… Read More
Chicken and Veggie Tacos with Mulato Chile Sauce
Delicious with Authentic Flavors!Warm and Zesty Grilled Chicken & Vegetables are bathed in a Flavorful Chile Sauce.
Filling ingredients: Marinated chicken tenderloins, portobello mushrooms, red onions, fresh corn and cotija cheese.
Experiment with ingredients you have on hand or love!… Read More
Karen’s Mulato Chile Sauce
An Authentic Sauce for tacos and versatile for many Mexican creations!
Mulato Chiles are dried Poblanos. The name Poblanos pays homage to the native region these chiles were first cultivated which is a city in Mexico called Pueblo.The flavor profile… Read More
The Best Homemade Grainy Dijon Mustard! And how to use it.
The best homemade mustard! Mine has a rustic, grainy texture that adds a pleasant pop of flavor to many recipes.
It’s fun and quite simple to make your own full flavored and zesty Grainy Mustard!
I make my own because… Read More
Harissa Sauce – The Perfect Zesty and Flavorful Condiment
Harissa can change how you cook! A flavor-bomb with a Kicky and Zesty Flavor.
An easy and quick condiment ~ mild & hot chiles and roasted red pepper are blended into a thick paste with garlic, olive oil, cumin, oregano,… Read More
Blackened Halibut with Cajun Seasonings and Caper Remoulade
Homemade Cajun Seasonings encrust Fresh Halibut finished with a Quick Caper Remoulade Sauce. Try with my Dirty Rice recipe too.… Read More
Charred Sugar Snap Peas on the Grill with Hazelnut-Sesame Sauce
Tender crisp with a smoky essence ~ these peas are finished with a zesty and spicy nutty sauce… time to heat up the grill!
An AMAZINGLY Delicious Side Dish!! Add proteins and noodles you like for a complete meal.… Read More
Grilled Pineapple Salsa a la Plancha
This vibrant salsa with a bright and fresh taste adds pizzaz to many meals. (Yes you can just devour with a spoon! )
Easy to prepare – pineapple cooks on a seasoned cast iron skillet until beautifully caramelized and golden.… Read More
Crab Tostadas Bites with Avocado-Cucumber Mash
For the recipe: Make Crisp Corn Tortilla Triangles / Lump Crab Salad / Avocado-Cucumber Mash… Read More
Unbelievable Mild Apple Cider Hot Sauce
A mild kick – this homemade hot sauce you can slather on! Easy and fun to prepare in just a few minutes.
Homemade Hot Sauce adds zip to healthy, often ordinary table fare. You’ll have control of the ingredients and… Read More
Shaved Carrot Slaw
A great little side dish, sweet & sour with a little kick. Heirloom Carrots make it special.
Great served with: Glazed Hoisin Salmon with Pine Nuts (see recipe)… Read More
Summer Charred Tomato Salsa Over Brined Grilled Chicken
Learn how to Char Tomatoes over a wood fire to make the perfect light Summer Salsa. Brining Chicken Breasts insures a juicy interior.
Soaking wood chips – and adding them to a V-shaped metal smoking box transforms a gas grill… Read More
Shrimp & Farmers’ Market Vegetable Sauté
A quick sauté using what’s local. Florida Pink Shrimp Team with Local Bi-Color, Striped Peppers and Purple Scallions. Delicious and Healthy!
Shop Local – Visit a Farmers’ Market for the best quality, just-picked produce!
A Quick and Healthy Stir-fry perfect… Read More
Quick Scallion Kimchee
The perfect condiment to add flavor and a layer of heat to many foods. Try it with my Spring Minty Pea Soup… Read More
Karen’s Corn Salsa
This simple corn salsa has a puréed base which gives it stability and creaminess.… Read More
Karen’s Quick Harissa Sauce / Paste
The main ingredients in this zippy and zesty Harissa are chili peppers, red bell pepper, caraway seeds, cumin and extra virgin olive oil. Can alter the spiciness… the pungent and earthy flavor of the caraway seeds make it special.. and… Read More
Incredible Mole Chicken & Vegetables on the Stovetop
A Mexican style rich stew with chicken, lots of vegetables, spices, tomatoes, chiles, sesame seeds, cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate. Slow and even stovetop heat produces succulent ingredients.
A one-pot meal… it’s all in there ~ chicken, vegetables, garbanzo beans… Read More
Incredible Instant Pot Mole Chicken & Vegetables
A Mexican style rich stew with chicken, lots of vegetables, spices, tomatoes, chiles, sesame seeds, cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate. An Instant Pot (easy pressure cooker) produces succulent ingredients.
A one-pot meal… it’s all in there ~ chicken, vegetables, garbanzo… Read More
Spicy Red Kale Chips with Cashews and Miso
Crispy, light & flavorful – these chips are quite easy to make. The ultimate healthy snack! Recipe: Baked and RAW
Make a flavor paste~seasoned topping and simply massage into leaves and bake. An explosion of flavor!… Read More
Stir-Fried Blackened Green Beans
Dip these irresistible crunchy beans into my Roasted Garlic Remoulade Dip with Bread & Butter Pickles… Read More
Fabulous Tandoori Chicken in an Instant Pot
New Year’s Cooking Resolution: Try Something New.
An Instant Pot transforms this Tandoori Chicken into a fall-off-the-bone delicious delight!
Recipe given for oven method too.… Read More
Turkey Chili with Homemade Chili Powder
A hearty bowl of Chili with extra vegetables, plenty of chipotles and homemade Chili Powder for the ultimate flavor. Gluten-Free.
This is a big batch of Chili! Low in fat and chock full of all the good things in life:… Read More
Karen’s Homemade Chili Powder
Use the kick of chili peppers with complementary spices to create lively Mexican or Tex Mex fare.
Mildy spicy ~ better than store-bought… you grind it fresh!
Used as a spice to add pungency or piquancy and flavor to dishes.… Read More
Karen’s Caribbean All-Purpose Seasoning
A Zesty and Mildly-Spicy Seasoning Blend. Perfect for everyday cooking – adds a Caribbean flair!
A mildly spicy seasoning with a little kick. Blending yourself insures freshness – and very low sodium.
Try with my recipe: Spiced Caribbean Chicken Meatballs… Read More
Raw Tomatillo Salsa
A Zesty Salsa with an extraordinary- fresh flavor.
Choose tomatillos that are ripe, firm with a nice vibrant green color.… Read More
Fresh Corn and Roasted Tomato Salsa
Charred and stirred in a skillet, then cooled, this summer salsa packs a lot of flavor!… Read More
Jamaican Triple Pepper Sauté
A lovely melange of seasonal vegetables with cherry tomatoes, and three types of peppers… Read More
Karen’s Amazing Jerk Chicken
This Jerk Marinade EXPLODES with Flavor! A spicy Jamaican mixture including hot chili peppers, allspice, cinnamon, and thyme.… Read More
Fresh Cherry Salsa
During the height of the “cherry season” ~ try this wonderful Cherry Salsa that’s tart, spicy with a hint of sweetness. Add to layers of tortilla chips and cheeses for the ultimate, updated NACHOS ~ YUM!… Read More
Karen’s Butter Chicken
Most Probably the Best Known of all Indian Dishes ~ It’s mildly spicy, creamy, savory flavor makes it more than just delicious… it’s addictive!
Note: I use coconut milk instead of heavy cream in many classic recipes… I think it’s… Read More
New Guacamole with Roasted Zucchini and Lime Zest
A luscious and velvety Guacamole! Lower in fat but high in flavor – add some roasted zucchini for the perfect blend!
Yes, even the cherished recipe for guacamole can be modified, respectfully, for a deeper flavor and other favorable nuances.… Read More
Pecan Chicken and Waffle Appetizer with Sautéed Collards and Maple-Bourbon Drizzle
The Ultimate Appetizer with Southern Charm ~ Grilled Chicken with Pecans and a Maple-Bourbon Glaze on top of crisp Buttermilk Waffles and Sweet and Sour Sautéed Collard Greens… Read More
Sizzling Flounder with Soy, Lemon and Sesame
To commemorate Chinese New Year, I am sharing one of my all-time favorite recipes: Sizzling Flounder. Simple Asian flavors surround this healthy, light and delicious dish – a must try for my readers.… Read More
Hearty Mediterranean Fish Soup
This hearty and flavorful soup will transport you to southern France with your first spoonful. A fragrant, saffron and fennel scented soup has a tomato base and luminous chunks of tender white fish.… Read More
Grilled Halibut with Fresh Blueberry Salsa
Liven up Simple Grilled Fish with a snappy, slightly spicy, a touch sweet, Blueberry Salsa. Perfect for a lovely weeknight dinner, lavish lunch or for company. … Read More
Roasted Pepper Salsa
A quick salsa, perfect for topping your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes… Read More
Asparagus, Apple, Black Bean and Goat Cheese Taquitos
Spring Asparagus teams with Black Beans, Goat Cheese and Sautéed Apples inside these Corn Tortilla Taquitos. Serve them with a Tomatillo Salsa Verde for ultimate meal or appetizer!… Read More
Charred Clementine Salsa
Put all those zesty winter Clementines to use with this Healthy and Vibrant Salsa, I’m loving it over Chile and Honey Glazed Salmon… Read More
Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup
A classic twist on Mexico City’s Soul Food Soup. Fresh, intense flavors combine with vegetables and pulled chicken – your go-to-healthy-soup for the winter season… Read More
Chicken Etouffee with Butternut Squash and Apples
A modern Fall Cajun and Creole style stew – with wonderful vibrant flavors.
Étouffée is a French word which means “smothered,” and is typically served over rice.… Read More
Smoked Vinegar Mop and Sauce with Onion and Garlic
Baste this vinegar-based Mop on chicken as you grill… adds flavor and moisture. A wonderful layer of lingering smoky pungency.… Read More
Quick Refrigerator Pickles – Asian Style
Super Easy, Super Crunchy ~ Super Delicious!… Read More
Plum and Blackberry Salsa – A Passion for Purple
Savor summer and incorporate super-sweet sun drenched fruit in this recipe for a chunky, heavenly salsa. Eat by the spoonful, and use as a topping for fish.… Read More
Turkey Enchiladas filled with Sweet Potatoes, Peppers, Onions finished with a Low Fat White Sauce, Salsa and Cheese
Turn your leftover turkey into a sensational meal! Out of season, roast chicken breasts on the bone (seasoned); cool, bone – and cut into cubes.… Read More