Salmon, cream cheese and avocado! What could taste richer? This is a quick and tasty snack for lunch, hungry kids, or company.
The calorie count is figured without the sesame crackers, since they vary a great deal from brand to brand. It is also calculated with low-fat cream cheese and regular mayonnaise, so you can reduce it if you use a non-fat cream cheese and a low-fat mayo. (more…)
Moving to a new apartment left my kitchen in disarray, and so I haven’t been cooking much lately. That’s going to change, though, as I get ready for my big housewarming party. Here’s a version of dolmas that I assembled after a visit to the local Turkish market. They came out so well I think I’ll make them again and again.
The filling and sauce are quick and easy, but unless you have practice, rolling the grape leaves is time consuming. Novices should expect to spend about 90 minutes on assembly, expert rollers less than half that time. (more…)
A delicious, light treat, with remarkably few calories. The combination of shrimp, mushrooms, and walnuts gives the dish a hearty flavor. Though easy to make, it’s fancy enough to serve on a platter at a party. And because it calls for so little shrimp, it’s still easy on the wallet. (more…)
A single avocado, with balsamic vinegar and spices makes a lovely, rich appetizer for two, with great flavor and aroma. This recipe will take you less than ten minutes to make and cost you about a dollar. (more…)
