Chille Con Queso

Serves 4-6 This classic favourite is easy to make ahead and can be prepared in a low fat manner. Many think of this as Tex-Mex, but it is also served in Chihuahua, Mexico, as an appetizer with tortillas and even as a vegetable side dish with broiled meats. Bake corn tortilla wedges (use a variety…

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Organic red re-fried rice

Serves 4 The healthy and sustainable Bhutanese create copious variations of re-fried rice with whatever is in season and from their garden, cows, hens and even a yak at times. Om, Earth mum, food goddess of Tshering Farm stay added my first taste of yak jerky, walnuts from their tree and assorted greens and herbs…

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Vegetarian Commando Burritos

This is one of my favourites and so popular you might want to double the recipe. The traditional lime juice in the sauce adds such an unexpected brightness and there are many layers of textures and flavours hidden in the burrito. Once again you can use this as a base for tostadas or nachos, layer…

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Tomato Cucumber Salad with Herb Dressing

For an attractive presentation, take a few minutes to arrange each salad individually, perhaps in a pinwheel effect. Include slices of avocado, radish, turnip, or jicama if you wish. Simply experiment and use your imaginationS erve at room temperature for fullest flavor. Feed each other a slice as you cut and slice! Salad 4 medium…

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Chocolate Chile Killer Mousse

Serves 6-8 You can make this mousse ahead in 7 minutes and refrigerate for up to 7 days—if it lasts that long! No whipping cream or separation of eggs needed. I’ve made it for 150 and filled small wine glasses full up with a pastry bag or in little espresso cups! It becomes aphrodisiac when…

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