Category Archives: Vegetarian

Apple Cake (Low Fat)

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Food Cookture

Apple cake is delicious with tea or coffee, for dessert or any time of the day. There are different recipes and versions of “apple cake” all over the world. This recipe is from Brazil. It’s light and fluffy, and has … Continue reading →

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Simple Side Dish: Sautéed Mushrooms

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Food Cookture

Mushrooms can be eaten raw or cooked.  There are a variety of mushrooms and each carry different flavors suitable for different dishes.  The most popular mushrooms for cooking (varying by country of course) are: white/button, portobello/portabella, porcini, chanterelle, crimini, shiitake, … Continue reading →

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Salmon Couscous

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Food Cookture

Couscous adds a special touch and light texture (as well as nutritional value) to many dishes. Although known as a “grain,” it is made from a grain (semolina) with water by rolling to form small pellets. It is more nutritious … Continue reading →

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Food Cookture

Finally a chocolate recipe! For those who know me and my love for chocolate probably thought my first blog post would have been a rich chocolate dessert. But here it is – one of my favorites: an indulgent flourless chocolate … Continue reading →

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Homemade Ricotta

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Food Cookture

Fresh ricotta is my latest food obsession. It only requires a few ingredients and is very quick and easy to make. Once you have seen how simple it is to achieve a rich and creamy ricotta at home (unlike store-bought … Continue reading →

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