Tag: Mint
Summer Herb Orzo Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette from Alexandersmom.com
Summer Herb Orzo Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette After a week of torrential downpours and high humidity, I needed something bright and cheerful to perk me up. This salad is lovely. I used basil from the ... Read More
Cilantro Mint Tabuli from Alexandersmom.com
On June 13, 2017 I was invited to be a judge at the International Culinary Center founded as The French Culinary Institute, my alma mater, for the graduating pastry class. It’s so much fun. I ge... Read More
Healthier Spanakopita from Alexandersmom.com
My cousin asked me to make a healthier version of one of her favorites – Spanakopita. So unlike most things where I’m trying to lower the sugar, to make this dish healthier we had to lower... Read More
Two Terrific Books for Children on Gardening and Cooking recommended by Alexandersmom.com
Create a garden! What a great activity for the summer with the kids. In your yard or even in containers in an apartment. It is a great way teach responsibility. Make the kids responsible for watering ... Read More
Cantaloupe Mango Agua Fresca
I hope everyone had a lovely Mother’s Day. The weather here was finally beautiful. I made pancakes and Alexander made me a play doh shrimp breakfast burrito. Delicious! I also had a cantaloupe, ... Read More
Tzatziki – Greek Cucumber Dip
Alexander loves baby carrots. Although every so often he gets finicky and won’t touch them. I have found that if I keep his food interactive he will stay interested. Having something to dip the ... Read More