Category Archives: 15 minutes or less

Strawberry tarts in a jiffy

Let’s face it: All of us foodies like to make things from scratch, believing strongly that this is the only way that food will taste its best. No argument there. However, there are times when this is just not possible. Life gets in the way; appointments, traffic, bad plumbing, cat had a accident in the living [...]
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Radish greens salad with dried cranberries and chick peas

Please, please, please, dear reader, next time you grab a bunch of radishes with healthy, vibrant-looking greens, give this salad a try! Or any salad! These greens are good for you and taste great! Just make sure to dunk them a few times in cold water to clean them out thoroughly. This salad has a combination [...]
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Zucchini and cheese soup

I got this recipe from my cousin Nicole who lives in Paris; I saw her in Beirut for Christmas lunch but on the spur of the moment gave her gift  to my aunt Claire instead, so my aunt got two gifts and Nicole got none from me. So I feel bad;  I will send her [...]
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