Recipes

With generous lemon, a touch of honey, plus both vanilla and almond extracts, the result is unmistakably almond, with hints of citrus and sweet floral.

Thrown together with a lot of love, a little oil, fresh lemon juice, poppyseed and a touch of sweetener, this magical dressing provided the perfect complement to the cool, crisp cucumbers.

Here are the sights, sounds and flavors of family meals shared at kumusha — my rural homestead in Zimbabwe, a country with a population of more than 16 million.

The great thing about this recipe is that it utilizes a lot of pantry staples like chickpeas, coconut milk, diced tomatoes and peanut butter.

Homemade pistachio pudding has very little in common with the boxed version. The texture is different — since this one is made with real ground nuts — and the color is also different.

Even though white potatoes are wonderful for a myriad of reasons, sweet potatoes offer a silky smooth flesh and a slightly sweeter taste, plus a hefty dose of vitamin A.

This recipe feature crispy carrots, radishes, and jicama along with sweet onions, cilantro and hot peppers for a Mexican-style kick.

Recently I discovered how delicious it is to add cashews (or any nut) to my smoothie, and I’m hooked.