Ever wondered how to cook parsnips? You’re in luck! They're often a misunderstood and under appreciated vegetable, so people shy away from cooking with them. Hopefully this recipe will introduce you to this lovely vegetable and secure a spot for it on your table. Although parsnips can look withered and white, they're actually surprisingly sweet … [Read more...]
Moroccan Preserved Lemons
My latest fermentation project is Moroccan preserved lemons, and I'm obsessed. They add a touch of the exotic to regular everyday dishes, and let's be honest, who doesn't need more exotic in the dead of winter? Winter is citrus season to be sure. One of my favorite February treats is the fresh Meyer lemons that recently started appearing … [Read more...]
Fennel & Beet Salad with Citrus Dressing
Looking for something special to serve with your Valentines Day meal? Look no further! This simple, fresh salad tastes like summer and creates the most absolutely beautiful pink color. It makes a great side dish and wonderful leftovers (it gets even pinker over time!). Nothing says I love you like making food that truly nourishes. Fennel … [Read more...]
Wilted Kale with Horseradish Yogurt Sauce
Did you catch my recent post on Mind Body Green? It is ridiculously delicious wilted kale with horseradish yogurt sauce. Deep winter is the perfect time to eat gently cooked green salads. The warm greens are easier for your body to digest and assimilate, help stabilize your body temperature in the cold weather, and are packed with nutrients. So … [Read more...]
Almond & Oat Protein Balls
Finding healthy snacks always seems to be challenging. I'm one of those people who needs to eat frequently. If I go too long between meals I enter the land of hangry (hungry + angry) and it isn't pretty for anyone involved. I try to keep lots of nuts, veggie snack bags, and fresh fruit on hand, but in my opinion you can never have too many … [Read more...]
Sweet & Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash with Prunes
While we were in Morocco I got hooked on tagines that were both sweet and spicy. It is one of the ultimate flavor combinations in my book - comforting and warming with a bit of pizazz. I've been playing around with ways to recreate those Moroccan flavors at home, and this is one of my best recipes yet. I had prunes on the brain after writing … [Read more...]
Sneaky Superfoods
Most people are familiar with the concept of superfoods - those select ingredients that deliver a serious nutritional punch. Although the list is long, there are certain popular superfoods that always rise to the top: blueberries, almonds, kale, acai berries etc. Don't get me wrong, these are all very nutritive foods and terrific additions to a … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Sautéed Kale
Let's all eat more kale! It is one of the most nutritive foods around - packed with phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Kale is best knows for its cruciferous vegetable anticancer properties, but it also has high levels of calcium, beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, and lutein. Luckily kale is also absolutely delicious if prepared … [Read more...]
Simple Smoothie Recipes
It is smoothie season! That may seem counterintuitive given the freezing temps, but New Year's resolutions about eating more veggies, losing weight, and pumping up nutrients have lots of people reaching for their blenders. I was recently invited by fellow-blogger, Vyana, to contribute smoothie recipes to her New Year's Seven Day Chakra Cleanse … [Read more...]
Kabocha Squash Coconut Curry
Ready to eat something healthy and nourishing after a week of holiday indulgence? Me too! I actually made this curry while we were in Slovenia this fall, but I've been craving warm, healthful soups in this cold weather and was reminded of this recipe. The robust, spicy flavor and loads of healthful ingredients make this soup a perfect choice for … [Read more...]
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