Caribbean Style Black Bean Stew and Some Rules
Amidst a bunch of major life changes in less than a year, (moving, going back to work, getting a divorce), I’ve lost 20-some pounds (yay!) and gained five back (boo). Before my friends chime in, I’ll...
View ArticleWhat Not to do with a Pretty Radish PLUS Balsamic and Roasted Garlic Bean Dip...
Say you have TMJ issues and your jaw is really hurting. Maybe you decide the solution is culinary. You conclude, finally, that you can no longer curb your carb craving with carrots and celery to scoop...
View ArticleA Winter’s Salad
Some people get depressed when the days get short and the weather turns bleak and cold. My mood sags when summer fruits and veggies disappear from the farmer’s market, especially if there’s no snow to...
View ArticleAmazing Roasted Butternut Squash Soup…and Revised Expectations
My plan for last weekend was to visit my friend’s graduation from the MFA program we both attended (she was a semester behind me) and then catch a day of skiing at a local ski resort, plus a couple...
View ArticleCauliflower Mash is a Holiday Smash
“Don’t tell them it’s cauliflower,” a guest at our Thanksgiving dinner advised. “They’ll never know they’re not mashed potatoes!” Why cauliflower instead of potatoes? Cauliflower has a lower glycemic...
View ArticleLow Carb Broccoli Cheddar Soup
If you eat low carb or gluten free, you might be missing soup when it gets cold. So many soups are half filled with potatoes, pasta, rice or other grain, carrots or beans or thickened with flour. This...
View ArticleSend in the Kale–Sauce or Stew
Is kale a wonder food that can be added to anything to make you instantly healthier? I think so. It moves me to song… Send in the kale… Isn’t it nutritious? Isn’t it dear? Eating a superfood this late...
View ArticleVelvet Cauliflower Soup with Chive Oil Drizzle and Sprigs of Thyme
Best cauliflower soup ever. Continue reading
View ArticleWow Your Guests with this Delicious, Elegant Superfood–Pesto Zoodles!
Facts about this recipe: I made this recipe for a cooking and plating demo. Not a strand of zoodle was left on a plate. Pesto is kind of a superfood, and this version in particular. Healthy fats in...
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