I made these for friends recently and we all decided they would be perfect as a holiday side dish given the vibrant red and green colors. They also happen to be delicious! I will be recreating them on Christmas Eve for my family and am already looking forward to eating them again. As you may remember from my top five vegetables post, I love … [Read more...]
Curried Red Lentils
These lentils are a winter staple in my house. They are cozy and warm, easy to make, and very healthy. They definitely have an Indian twist, but seem to be appealing to a range of palates. Begin by rough-chopping a white onion and sauteing it with 1 teaspoon of curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon of tumeric (there are rough guesses on the spice … [Read more...]
Vinegary Sausage and Kale
This is one of my all-time favorite recipes! It is easy to make and a crowd pleaser every time. It does involve meat, which most of my cooking doesn't, but in this case a small amount goes a long way in enhancing the flavor profile. I begin by removing the casing on two or three sweet italian sausages and chopping/crumbling them into a … [Read more...]
Thriving Through Fall
Fall and spring are seasons of change. It's important to recognize these changes in our environments and in ourselves and make sure we're supporting our health throughout them. For me, there is a clear transition in what I eat as the weather turns colder and the fresh produce changes. In the summer I eat lots of cold meals - essentially … [Read more...]
Italian Prune Plum Jam
I recently had canning weekend with my sister. We made all sorts of things, but one of the highlights was plum jam made with Italian prune plums. Prune plums are one of my favorite summer treats - I end up eating 4 or 5 of them per day when they're in the height of their season. I find them to have a more distinctive flavor than regular plums … [Read more...]
Quinoa Pasta with Tangy Peanut Sauce
This is one of my favorite recipes -- I love Asian flavors and this a crowd pleaser every time! This version turns a typically unhealthy meal into a nutritional staple by substituting quinoa pasta for traditional white flour pasta, replacing chicken with tofu, and adding lots of veggies. Quinoa Pasta with Tangy Peanut Sauce Ingredients (serves … [Read more...]
Pesto – An Herb Delivery Vehicle
I'm really into pesto this summer! Not only is it delicious, it is also excellent herb delivery vehicle. As I've learned more about the health benefits of herbs I've tried to incorporate them into my diet as much as possible. Pestos are a terrific way to eat more herbs and to eat them in higher quantities -- you eat far more herb in a pesto than … [Read more...]
Vegetable Risotto
I am overwhelmed by summer vegetables - in the best possible way! Between my farm-share and delicious looking things I can't pass up at the farmers market I have lots of veggies filling my fridge. July and August are some of my favorite months for exactly this reason -- the abundance of fresh, local food gives the rest of the year something to be … [Read more...]
Spring Quesadillas
I recently found a mother lode of delicious spring foods at the farmers market and decided to whip them all together into quesadillas. They turned out to be delicious and are definitely something I'll be replicating in the future! I started by sauteing asparagus and shiitake mushrooms with onion and garlic. When they were nearly finished I … [Read more...]
Container Gardening
Now is the time to get planting if you want to enjoy fresh produce from your deck/back yard this summer. As a city dweller I'm lucky to have a very sunny deck that's ideal for container gardening. I usually plant around 10 pots each summer with a mix of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. My favorite (and most successful) veggie is definitely cherry … [Read more...]
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