Hot Sesame Tofu

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There's just a few recipes that I'll be sharing on my other blog. This is one of them.  

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                                                               xo ~ Jilly

Sweet & Smoky Chicken Nuggets

The light is changing here in Boston. The days are getting colder and shorter. The leaves are falling from the trees. Winter will soon be here. This chicken dish with smoked Spanish paprika and sweet honey is tasty and easy to prepare. It's warm and welcoming on the coldest of winter evenings. Serve with lots of lemon wedges for a bright and tangy finish.     

Baked Fish with Lemon Herb Sauce

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There are a few recipes I'm sharing on my other blog. 

This is one of them!

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Baked Fish with Lemon Herb Sauce

Bon Appetit!

xo ~ Jilly

Mediterranean Toasted Quinoa Salad

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There's a few recipes that I'll be sharing on my other blog. This is one of them.

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xo ~ Jilly   

Spanish Tomato, Chickpea & Potato Stew with Toasted Quinoa

Spanish Tomato & Chickpea Stew with Toasted Quinoa Recipe

I've moved! Please go to my new blog Vintage Kitchen ~ Comfort Food with a Twist to get this recipe and many more! Click on the link: http://vintagekitchenrecipes.wordpress.com/2014/05/17/spanish-chickpea-stew-served-with-toasted-quinoa/ 

Thai-Inspired Whipped Sweet Potatoes ~ Coconut Cream, Warm Spices & Chili

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There's just a few recipes that I'll be sharing on my new blog. This is one of them. 

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      xo ~ Jilly    

Thai Meatball Poppers with Creamy Peanut Dipping Sauce

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There's a few old recipes that I'll be sharing on my other blog. This is one of them.  

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       xo ~ Jilly    

Thai Meatball Poppers with Peanut Sauce

Thai Red Lentil Soup ~ Creamy Coconut Milk, Warm Spices & Lime

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There are a few recipes I'm sharing on my other blog. This is one of them!

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Red Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk & Thai Flavors

Bon Appetit!

xo ~ Jilly

Mediterranean White Bean Stew with Fire Roasted Tomatoes

This healthy vegetarian stew is smoky, savory and satisfying thanks to creamy white beans, fire roasted tomatoes and roasted peppers. The stew is started on the stove top and finished in the oven. This method allows for the white beans to cook slowly and evenly, thickening the stew and making it smooth and hearty. There's a bit of heat from a jalapeno chili and some sparkle from a squeeze or two of lemon juice. Don't underestimate the power of lemon juice in this recipe. It elevates this dish with fresh citrus notes.

The spices used in this stew are common to Greek/Eastern Mediterranean cooking. Just a dash or two of cinnamon is all that's needed to add welcome warmth. You may not be able to identify it in the stew. But, you'll know that it tastes comforting. I love using marjoram in tomato sauce. I hope it soon becomes the new 'it' herb. Try it, you'll see. If you don't have marjoram, you can leave it out and just use oregano.

Warm Mediterranean Quinoa Salad With Sweet Corn, Beans and Basil

This deliciously light but satisfying vegetarian meal relies on some of my favorite Mediterranean and Thai flavors. Cannellini beans are creamy and substantial. A medley of tender-crisp bell peppers and zucchini provides contrasting tastes and textures. Sun dried tomatoes and corn lend their subtle sweetness. A fiery green chili pepper wakes up the palate. Quinoa adds additional protein. A flurry of fresh Thai basil and lemon finishes everything off with unexpected sparkle. This is the kind of vegetarian eating that will leave you feeling nourished and satiated.

Thai Pasta Toss with Chili, Lime and Sea Salt

There’s an old, honest saying that goes, “Most of the world eats to live, but Italians live to eat”  The thing that I like most about Italian cooking is how simple and fast it is. With only a few, quality ingredients you can create fabulous dinners. This recipe uses the Italian principles of keeping things fresh and basic, but with a a little twist on the traditional basil and lemon.

Lightened Up Leek and Potato Soup

It seems like kitchen-magic to take a few leeks, some potatoes, a little cream and vegetable broth and turn it into an incredibly flavorful soup. This soup is gooooood! A real keeper! It's one of my favorites. It was my mother's favorite too. In the months before she passed away, she'd ask me to make it for her, along with minestrone and pasta fagioli. All she wanted was soup. It felt good to soothe her with my simple soups. Isn't that what soups are all about? Pure comfort.

Greek Chopped Salad

Do you love chopped salads as much as I do? Eastern Mediterranean cuisine is full of different variations of them. Crisp and refreshing, they pair nicely with grilled fish, chicken or even stuffed into a pita with some creamy hummus. I find making chopped vegetable salads like this one easier than dealing with a bunch of lettuce. Just rinse the veggies, pat them dry, chop and toss with a light olive oil and lemon dressing.

Last night, the hubs and I indulged in oh-so-delicious cannolis and cream puffs at Boston's Modern Pastry Bakery. A girl's gotta live, right? If you come to Boston, remember to stand in the long line at this bakery and treat yourself to some.Today, I'm cooking light.