Appetizers and Soups

Wholegrain Baked Samosa Stuffed With Sweet Potatoes & Peas #SundaySupper

Wholegrain Baked Samosa Stuffed With Sweet Potatoes & Peas #SundaySupper

  A warm  freshly baked samosa stuffed with a savory mixture of sweet potatoes, peas and red potatoes is the ultimate comfort food for me. It conjures up memories of me as a child walking down the street to a “sweet and snack shop ” where […]

Date Ginger Jalapeno Dip

Date Ginger Jalapeno Dip

  Dates blended with some ginger, paprika and just the right amount of spicy jalapeno to give it a kick make a great dip or chutney for a flaky pastry or meat dish. Ditch the ketchup and dip your chicken nuggets in this sweet and […]

Roasted Pumpkin Red Pepper Soup Spiked with Coconut Oil & Garlic

Roasted Pumpkin Red Pepper Soup Spiked with Coconut Oil & Garlic

Fresh pumpkin roasted with coconut oil blended with  roasted garlic, red pepper, onion and a dash of jalapeno . Add some fresh ground pepper and some  salt free seasoning and you have an aromatic soup that screams ” Eat Me ”  I made a lot […]

Warm Spice Pecan Raisin Apple Chutney #SundaySupper

Warm Spice Pecan Raisin Apple Chutney #SundaySupper

    I love Fall and some of the things I love about Fall are crisp apples and falling leaves. We went apple picking last Saturday and picked about 14 lbs of apples. Aimed for 8 but ended up with more. This week has been […]

Zippy High Fiber Chipotle Shrimp Mango Tostadas #SundaySupper

Zippy High Fiber Chipotle Shrimp Mango Tostadas #SundaySupper

    Loads of ripe mango and avocado piled on a tostada. Add some zippy corn black bean salsa and some lettuce to this and you have a healthy treat packed with fiber and antioxidants. Add some chipotle lime shrimp and you have a complete […]

High Fiber Black Bean & Corn Chipotle Salsa #Recipe

High Fiber Black Bean & Corn Chipotle Salsa #Recipe

  Salsa Love !! Fresh red tomatoes with zesty cilantro and red onion .. mmm delish ! Add some corn, lemon juice  and black beans and you have a savory salsa bursting with flavor and fiber. This is a fun summer recipe that can be served […]

Beer Battered Spiced Sweet Potato Lentil Fritters #SundaySupper

Beer Battered Spiced Sweet Potato Lentil Fritters #SundaySupper

Sweet Potatoes dipped in a lentil batter spiked with paprika, cayenne pepper, and beer, fried to perfection? YES!!! And makes an amazing appetizer to boot! With a dish of mint dip by the side…. Ah!!! My “Sunday Supper team” is working on a ‘Tailgating Menu’ to kick off […]

Smokin Hot Caribbean Spiced Corn On The Cob  #SundaySupper

Smokin Hot Caribbean Spiced Corn On The Cob #SundaySupper

  Fresh grilled corn laced with aromatic spices and a dash of citrus are a welcome addition to any cook-out! What food is “more synonymous” with summer than freshly picked corn on the cob? With my  #SundaySupper team indulging in a “labor day” cook-out theme I […]

Chunky Chicken Bean Spinach Soup Spiked With Coconut Oil

Chunky Chicken Bean Spinach Soup Spiked With Coconut Oil

    Soup is all year round food for me ! Give me a soup and salad and I can eat my way through the summer.  This  soup is a family favorite which I make  at least  once / week just because it’s so easy, […]

Sweet & Tangy Chili Lime Fruit Salad #SundaySupper

Sweet & Tangy Chili Lime Fruit Salad #SundaySupper

    It’s hot these days.  Here in DC, we’ve been hitting the 100 degrees mark and over!  So when my #Sunday Supper team decided on a “Beat the Heat” theme I gladly jumped on the bandwagon!  Jen from Juanita’s Cocina is hosting it this week and […]