by Anna-Lisa Finger | Jul 17, 2011 | Recipes, Sides, Dips, Spreads, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
After long study sessions, I used to go to this tiny Mexican Restaurant called “Taqueria” in New York City. The food is authentic, cheap and always crowded. With each order you get tortilla chips with three salsas. My favorite was always the tomatillo...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Jul 10, 2011 | Recipes, Sides, Dips, Spreads, Soups & Salads, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Tabouli, or Tabbouleh, is a great salad to make in the summer, when tomatoes are in season and taste their best. This salad is great to eat solo or, for a heartier meal, serve with fish or lamb. It’s an easy dish to take to BBQ’s where people will love...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Jun 17, 2011 | Recipes, Sides, Dips, Spreads, Vegetarian Recipes
Tzatziki is normally served as an appetizer with pita bread or as a sauce for gyros or souvlaki. It’s such a healthy and delicious dish that I serve it as a dip for tortilla chips or with my falafel recipe. It’s a good source of protein, fiber and...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | May 6, 2011 | Breakfast Foods, Recipes, Sweet Things, Vegetarian Recipes
Carrying energy bars with you can help you eat healthier and save on money and time. But bars can get expensive if you eat them all the time that’s why I came up with my own. These bars are nutritious, easy to make, and less expensive than store bought bars....
by Anna-Lisa Finger | May 6, 2011 | Entrees, Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
I didn’t know how easy it was to make your own falafel until I tried this recipe which I adapted from Ainsley Harriott. Falafel are ground chickpea patties fried in oil. They are usually served in a pita pocket but can also be eaten platter-style with a...
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by Anna-Lisa Finger | May 4, 2011 | Recipes, Sides, Dips, Spreads, Vegetarian Recipes
Yogurt is a great source of protein and is so easy to make. When I went to India a few years ago, yogurt is made fresh daily. I’m taking it a step further and making a thick Greek-style yogurt but if you prefer regular yogurt you can stop at step 4....
