Easy and fast to prepare fresh “Pesto” can be use in many dishes.   Make a big batch of fresh “Pesto” divide into portions and freeze.  VOILA! Ingredients: 1 cup of fresh basil leaves 3 garlic cloves 1/2 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (for a low fat...

“Couscous” originated in North Africa and is made of semolina grains. The process of making couscous is quite long to prepare and require a special pot but today precooked couscous is available in most supermarkets and facilitate the preparation. Couscous can be eaten as a side...

Ingredients 8 glasses of water 1/2 lbs. of yellow onions 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter 3 tablespoon of flour Swiss cheese (as much as you like) 6 pieces of toasted French bread (baguette) Salt and pepper Directions Peel the onions, and cut them in thin slices. Put the onion slices in a pot...

Ingredients 4 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened) 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter or non-hydrogenated margarine 3/4 cup sugar 3 large eggs 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus additional for sprinkling Directions Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit and butter an...

Serve 8 Ingredients 2 Red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, ribs and seeds removed 2 Green bell peppers, halved lengthwise, ribs and seeds removed 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 onion chopped 1/2 cup of chopped celery 1/2 cup of chopped carrots 1 cup of sliced white mushrooms 1 cup of any canned beans of...