This luscious 7-minute chai latte boasts an explosion of flavors and hints of spices that pair perfectly with a creamy oat milk that is frothed to utter perfection!

This quinoa bowl pairs the excellence of Mediterranean cuisine with feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomatoes on the vine with a flavorful tri-color quinoa that has been infused by a Greek vinaigrette, aromatics, and broth. The result is a the most delicious yet nutritious Mediterranean bowl!

In this recipe, I describe tips on how to cook quinoa, including tricks of toasting the seed with aromatics and permeating the seed with vinaigrettes, both of which infuse the flavor base of this superfood. I also note ideal cookware for a perfectly cooked quinoa. (more).

This savory salad pairs a peppery arugula with crunchy pepitas, hearty pancetta, sweet Comice pear, and salty Parmesan cheese. Then, my mild Champagne Vinaigrette unifies all flavors in the background while allowing each element to sing its own individual ring. Taste the harmony for yourself! (more).

Along with balsamic vinaigrette, it’s nice to have a champagne vinaigrette in my wheelhouse. This classic recipe balances well the core elements of vinegar to honey to mustard. What results is a mild vinaigrette that is versatile with a lot of salads and lingers nicely (more).

For the classic pairing of cheese with crackers, this combination of hard Spanish cheeses with crisp, almond crackers is a delight for the senses. Assembled in just 5 minutes, the buttery Manchego and Iberico cheeses pair perfectly with the nutty Simple Mill’s crackers, without one (more).

This summer tropical fruit salad makes a beautiful, artistic presentation with a triad of orange apricots, yellow pineapple, and green pears. Plus, it’s a most delightful feast as these tropical fruits are dressed in a unique combination of lemon juice, rock salt, honey, and cumin. (more).

For a soothing, herbal tea that aids with digestion try my Fresh Mint, Lemon, Honey Tea or my Fresh Mint, Lemon Verbena, Floral Tea. Other than digestion, lemon verbena helps you decompress and alleviate stress. And the secret ingredient are the floral Italian oregano buds! (more).

If you are looking for how to use up your herbs, either as a gardener or cook with some on hand, this recipe is just for you! The secret is in the goat cheese, which makes the eggs creamy, and the basil or oregano, which (more).

Try this unique recipe of spiced citrus loquat tea and see how the mulling properties of anise and cinnamon sticks pairs well with the earthy flavors of loquat leaves. And the combination of citrus juice and honey creates a balance of sweetness to sourness, which (more).

Click here and read how a can of store-bought black beans reminds me of the beans I was served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the highlands of Western Honduras. Just open, heat, and serve these beans with your favorite Central American recipe!

Tina’s Indian fruit salad showcases an array of unique flavors as an assortment of berries, mango, and apple is seasoned with Himalayan pink salt, toasted cumin, mandarin juice, basil, and black pepper. Try it and see how this recipe brings out the best of fruit! (more).

My Thai Chicken with Basil has a distinctive, unami like flavor, as it sautés onion, garlic, basil, jalapeños, and chicken in a savory fish, soy, and coconut sauce. Naturally low in carbs and packed with protein, this recipe is chock-full of flavor and will satisfy (more).

There is nothing like a cup of coffee to jumpstart your day.  Needless to say, I’ve had plenty of time to hone this recipe, and as luck had it, I stumbled across two secrets: turbinado sugar and a 3:1 ratio of oat milk to creamer. (more).

My grandma Elsa’s Swedish meatballs are a well-kept, secret family recipe that’s been handed down each generation. One of the keys to this recipe is using three types of ground meat, moistened by heavy cream and bound by egg, breadcrumbs, and a touch of onion. (more).

This hearty black bean stew is one of a kind, with beans slow-cooked with a smoked pork hock, and veggies sautéed with hickory bacon drippings. Plus, its seasonings range from saffron to adobo spices, cumin, red pepper flakes, oregano, and cilantro. Try it and see (more).

My Mexican-inspired veggie dish was adapted from a traditional veggie and meat stew called puchero. My unique take on this authentic recipe calls for carrots. plantains, butternut squash, crookneck squash, Yukon potatoes, and cauliflower florets, which are all seasoned with oregano and a pre-made saffron (more).

These savory dates, also known as Devils on Horseback, are far from frightening. In fact, they’re the opposite, ushering in a taste of heaven. Stuffed with honey goat cheese, dried apricots, glazed pecans, and drizzled with honey butter, they’ll be the hit of any party! (more).

With my Citrus, Bacon & Pecan Salad, each bite is a burst of flavors, varying between the crisp crunch of honey-glazed pecans and hickory-smoked bacon, with the creamy accent of goat cheese, all topped off with tangy orange segments and a sweet maple vinaigrette, which (more).

These Honey-Glazed, Toasted Pecans are a prize topping for a salad or a treat in of themselves. With only three ingredients and 8 minutes to make, it will become a staple in your household as they are mine! Try them on my Citrus, Bacon & (more).

These Honduran baleadas or soft bean tacos are the ultimate comfort food with a generous filling of creamy refried beans sandwiched between a homemade flour tortilla. Made in just 7 minutes and with only 2 ingredients, this no-fuss meal is fast and easy but will (more).