Lisa: Hello all! A few years ago, John initiated a very bad tradition of buying super-thick chocolate “milkshakes” from that well-known fast food chain with whom we are all too familiar! Even worse, he lured Sophie into participating in this ritual! Grrr….Well, no more! Sophie and I have discovered our own healthier version of this …
“Chef Sophie: Shrimp with Pomegranate Sauce”
Lisa: Here is one of the many recipes from Chef Sophie’s repertoire: Shrimp with Pomegranate Sauce Ingredients 8 medium-sized shrimp 1 small onion, diced coconut oil salt, lemon pepper, paprika to taste 1 tsp freshly grated ginger drizzle of pomegranate molasses juice from one lemon Directions Sauté the onions in coconut oil until brown. Add …
“Sophie’s Brown Rice Vegetarian Grape Leaves”
Lisa: Did I mention that we are Lebanese? As such, Sophie’s refined palate LOVES almost any kind of food containing lemon juice. If you don’t like the flavor of lemon in foods, you just may starve at our house! One of Sophie’s favorite meals is grape leave rolls. This variation might make my dear grandmother …
Spinach & Quinoa Salad
Spinach Quinoa Salad One of Sophie’s favorite recipes is sautéed spinach over quinoa, which she makes for herself almost everyday. It is her go-to lunch on school days. Ingredients: 1/2 cup precooked quinoa 2 cups pre-washed baby spinach 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil Lemon pepper & salt to taste 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice …