Chicken Tortilla Soup Ingredients: I seldom use a recipe for anything more then a general idea. So feel free to change, adjust, and make it the way you like. That’s what I do! 😀 use precooked chicken breasts, about 1-1…

Cheesy Vegetable Lasagna This is the best meal I have found to hide vegetables. You can use any raw vegetable you want. I prefer zucchini but you could use squash, broccoli, mushrooms, bell peppers…..So far my girls believe…

Grilled Shrimp This is one of my favorite ways to eat shrimp. A healthy recipe and a great substitute for grilled hamburgers. Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely chopped garlic, mashed to a paste with 1 teaspoon coarse salt….

Gluten Free Quinoa Tabouli Can’t find Red Quinoa no problem – The red quinoa for this recipe because it retains a firmer texture after cooking but traditional quinoa will be just as tasty! Ingredients: 1 Cup Red Quinoa…

Cuban Style Curry Turkey I got this from a Crockpot Cookbook, its low fat and easy to prepare. Serve over rice, couscous or noodles. Leftovers are good mixed with scrambled eggs and served in flour tortilla for a quick breakfast…

Minestrone Romagna Style This is the way minestrone is made in Romagna. It’s not a lot of prep time, but you simmer the soup for a long time until all of the vegetable flavors mellow into one mild but delicious soup. The…

Pork Souvlaki with Tzatziki It wasn’t until I went to Greece that I tasted pork souvlaki (kebab). I’d had lamb souvlaki at greek restaurants and festivals in the US, but never pork, While the pork is not quite as flavorful…

Spanish Turkey A dish you can not eat enough of. You will never say turkey is too dry agin.I’ve been asked to make this turkey for every occasion! Family and friends are waiting for me to finally reveal the secret…

Fried Cheese Appetizer If you have a cast iron skillet, you can make a simple, delicious appetizer – fast! A cheese lover’s delight! The Greeks call it ‘saganaki’ and you can use several different semi-firm…

Sweet & Sour Cabbage Soup Humble, yet exhilarating, this delicious borscht is a perfect winter soup – inexpensive, perfect with bread and butter, it will warm and comfort you. I have used this recipe for the past 45 years…

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Sweet & Sour Cabbage Soup
Humble, yet exhilarating, this delicious borscht is a perfect winter soup – inexpensive, perfect with bread and butter, it will warm and comfort you. I have used this recipe for the past 45 years without changing a thing (!) because it is untweakable… Read More

Summer Pasta Salad
This Pasta Salad with Cucumber, Tomato, and Feta was not something I had planned on blogging about. It merely came about because I had nothing to cook for dinner, save a package of gluten-free pasta I had picked up for emergencies and a variety of veggies… Read More

Stromboli
Stromboli has been one of our favorite Pizza Night dishes for some time now. I love it mainly because it is so easy to make. Rolled up finger food goodness! What’s not to love? It starts with a good pizza dough recipe and you add your personal touches… Read More

My travel adventures

Join me on the road as I visit destinations in the US and around the world. Sharing my reviews of cruises, hotels and land excursions; Let me show you how to take all the work out of travel so you can focus on what’s important, enjoying your trip.


Pork Souvlaki with Tzatziki
It wasn’t until I went to Greece that I tasted pork souvlaki (kebab). I’d had lamb souvlaki at greek restaurants and festivals in the US, but never pork, While the pork is not quite as flavorful as lamb, it is healthy and so easy to make from… Read More

Cuban Style Curry Turkey
I got this from a Crockpot Cookbook, its low fat and easy to prepare. Serve over rice, couscous or noodles. Leftovers are good mixed with scrambled eggs and served in flour tortilla for a quick breakfast burrito. Ingredients: 2 tbsp flour 1/2 tsp salt… Read More

Asian-inspired Mini-Meatballs
A perfect appetizer, great hot or cold, and can be easily made the day before the party in a large crock pot. All you’ll need is toothpicks and tiny plates! I’ve built upon an interesting recipe I found for meatballs with a teriyaki sauce and the inclusion… Read More

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Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients: I seldom use a recipe for anything more then a general idea. So feel free…

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Cheesy Vegetable Lasagna
This is the best meal I have found to hide vegetables. You can use any raw vegetable you…

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Baked Asian Omelet
Whip up this quick easy Asian Omelet that is absolutely sensational. I cannot rave enough…

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Grilled Shrimp
This is one of my favorite ways to eat shrimp. A healthy recipe and a great substitute…

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Gluten Free Quinoa Tabouli
Can’t find Red Quinoa no problem – The red quinoa for this recipe because…

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Cuban Style Curry Turkey
I got this from a Crockpot Cookbook, its low fat and easy to prepare. Serve over rice,…

NEW RECIPES

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Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients: I seldom use a recipe for anything more then a general idea. So feel free to change, adjust, and make it the way you like. That’s what I do! 😀 use precooked chicken breasts, about 1-1 1/2 good-sized pieces, shredded. Set aside. 2-3… Read More

Cheesy Vegetable Lasagna
This is the best meal I have found to hide vegetables. You can use any raw vegetable you want. I prefer zucchini but you could use squash, broccoli, mushrooms, bell peppers…..So far my girls believe me when they ask “what is this green stuff???”… Read More

Grilled Shrimp
This is one of my favorite ways to eat shrimp. A healthy recipe and a great substitute for grilled hamburgers. Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely chopped garlic, mashed to a paste with 1 teaspoon coarse salt. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 3 tablespoons… Read More

GRANDMA\’S RECIPES

Grandma\’s cooking has stood the test of time with these treasured recipes. Best Grandma-Approved Recipes that are stable in our household for many decades. 


Spanish Turkey
A dish you can not eat enough of. You will never say turkey is too dry agin.I’ve been asked to make this turkey for every occasion! Family and friends are waiting for me to finally reveal the secret Turkey ingrediants. I’ve even been asked… Read More

Gluten Free Casserole
Gooey cheese, spicy sausage and fluffly eggs…breakfast in one dish and gluten free! Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork sausage (I buy non seasoned and add my own spices to make sure it is gf) 1 loaf of gluten free bread torn in large chunks 2 cups… Read More

Caribbean Turkey Wings
Ingredients 1/4 Cup pineapple juice 1/4 Cup brown sugar — firmly packed 4 scallions — chopped 4 Cloves garlic — chopped 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 1 Tablespoon distilled white vinegar 1 Teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 Teaspoon cayenne pepper… Read More

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients: I seldom use a recipe for anything more then a general idea. So feel free to change, adjust, and make it the way you like. That’s what I do! 😀 use precooked chicken breasts, about 1-1 1/2 good-sized pieces, shredded. Set aside. 2-3…

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Cheesy Vegetable Lasagna

This is the best meal I have found to hide vegetables. You can use any raw vegetable you want. I prefer zucchini but you could use squash, broccoli, mushrooms, bell peppers…..So far my girls believe me when they ask “what is this green stuff???”…

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Baked Asian Omelet

Whip up this quick easy Asian Omelet that is absolutely sensational. I cannot rave enough about this omelet – it is just sublime. The first time I ate it – I literally I couldn’t pry it out, and devoured the whole thing in under 15 minutes! This omelet…

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Grilled Shrimp

This is one of my favorite ways to eat shrimp. A healthy recipe and a great substitute for grilled hamburgers. Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely chopped garlic, mashed to a paste with 1 teaspoon coarse salt. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 3 tablespoons…

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Gluten Free Quinoa Tabouli

Can’t find Red Quinoa no problem – The red quinoa for this recipe because it retains a firmer texture after cooking but traditional quinoa will be just as tasty! Ingredients: 1 Cup Red Quinoa * 2 Cups Water 1 Cucumber, seeded, small dice 3…

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Cuban Style Curry Turkey

I got this from a Crockpot Cookbook, its low fat and easy to prepare. Serve over rice, couscous or noodles. Leftovers are good mixed with scrambled eggs and served in flour tortilla for a quick breakfast burrito. Ingredients: 2 tbsp flour 1/2 tsp salt…

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Minestrone Romagna Style

This is the way minestrone is made in Romagna. It’s not a lot of prep time, but you simmer the soup for a long time until all of the vegetable flavors mellow into one mild but delicious soup. The subtle flavors of this soup are even more delicious…

WELCOME TO MY BOLG

Cooking has been a passion of mine since I was a child; I remember baking with my mother and grandmother when I was five, and I\’d like to share my recipes with all of you.


Vegan

Breakfest

Pizza

Pasta

Soups

Desserts

HOMEMADE DESSERTS

Desserts are one of my favorite things to do, not only to eat but also to prepare and share with my family. I enjoy making high-quality, low-effort desserts for myself and my family; here are a few of our favorites.


Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
Mouthwatering chocolate cake that is gluten free! I got this recipe from a friend of mine in Germany and I have no idea where she got it from but it is amazing. All I did was convert it to gluten free… Read More

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS
Ahh the holidays. It’s the time of year when I feel like if I consume so much as one more sugar crystal I might explode. Yet I keep eating… and telling myself it will be January 1st soon enough…. Read More

Mint Chocolate Brownies (Gluten & Dairy Free)
Here is it – my first recipe post that follows my gluten free, dairy free diet.  I would be lying if I said this wasn’t difficult.  I have never read so many nutrition labels with… Read More

Cranberry Mousse Jello Mold Salad
This Cranberry Mousse Jello Mold Salad has been a favorite in our family for many years especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I found it in a magazine years ago and credit for this goes to Helen Clement… Read More

Marie Biscuit Cake
This no cook dessert is a favourite of mine. The biscuits used are ‘Morning coffee’ or ‘Marie biscuits’. You can also use the LU Cookies or Rich Tea Biscuits that can be bought… Read More

Easy Sweet Potato Pie
This recipe was shared with me by a special friend in Atlanta, GA. It has long been a favorite, and everyone who tastes it says it is the best they have ever had. Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened 1/2… Read More

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Sarah Walker

I\’m Sarah and Welcome to my Culinary Journey where I share my Restaurant-Style Recipes & Travel Adventures. My goal in sharing my recipes and cooking tips is to make you feel more comfortable in your kitchen, and help you find the joy of cooking! 


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Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients: I seldom use a recipe for anything more then a general idea. So feel free to change, adjust,…

\"vegetable-lasagna-image\"

Cheesy Vegetable Lasagna
This is the best meal I have found to hide vegetables. You can use any raw vegetable you want. I prefer…

\"C80009_Asian-mushroom-omelette_xxl\"

Baked Asian Omelet
Whip up this quick easy Asian Omelet that is absolutely sensational. I cannot rave enough about this…

\"wholesomeyum-Grilled-Shrimp-Skewers-Recipe-13\"

Grilled Shrimp
This is one of my favorite ways to eat shrimp. A healthy recipe and a great substitute for grilled hamburgers….

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Gluten Free Quinoa Tabouli
Can’t find Red Quinoa no problem – The red quinoa for this recipe because it retains a firmer…

\"C80032_cubanporkwithchickpeasokra_3441_XXL\"

Cuban Style Curry Turkey
I got this from a Crockpot Cookbook, its low fat and easy to prepare. Serve over rice, couscous or noodles….

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Minestrone Romagna Style
This is the way minestrone is made in Romagna. It’s not a lot of prep time, but you simmer the…

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