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A tostada is the Mexican version of an open-faced sandwich. I challenge you to eat it gracefully, but the mess is all part of the fun! The tostada…

Three soups in one pot!  With a few easy adjustments, this easy recipe can take on a new life every time you partake. I like to make…

This past summer a friend introduced me to this recipe and I immediately fell in love: it has been a staple in my house ever since.  Those…

No cooking, no blanching, no peeling, no muss, and no fuss – ready in minutes! Tomatoes are amazingly flavourful when ripe but can be the end of a dish…

The only thing to say about this crunchy chickpea sandwich is that it’s tasty! Chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) are loved around the world and are found in…

I love stuffed peppers for lunches, weekday dinners or for a large crowd because they can be made up to five days in advance and served perfectly cooked if they are…

A couple of friends of mine and I have been on the hunt for decent pickles in Dar for the better part of a year; the kind…

Who doesn’t love calamari? Grilled, deep fried, breaded, or sautéed! Take your meal to a new level and wow anyone at your supper table with stuffed squid!…

Salad dressings are so much better homemade than store bought. It’s a little bit of effort up front but once a dressing is made it will take…

This roasted beet and quinoa salad is far more satisfying than a leafy salad and keeps well for most of a week. Dill is currently in season…