Occasionally when I’m feeling stuck, uninspired or in a kitchen rut, a little food angel arrives on my doorstep with a dose of inspiration. This can happen in the form of a new cookbook (thank you, Love and Lemons) or a delicious restaurant ... Continue Reading about Spring Quinoa Mujadara with Asparagus
Low Fat
If you’re watching your cholesterol or heart health, this collection of low fat recipes has plenty of ideas for you.
There are plenty of weeknight dinners like this low FODMAP shrimp recipe that's low in saturated fat, and other one pot meal ideas like Moroccan red lentil soup that are full of fresh vegetables and plant protein. Or, to start the day without eggs, milk, and bacon, might I suggest this low FODMAP oatmeal recipe that is also plant-based and vegan, too?
Sunny Mango Immunity Smoothie Bowl with Goji Granola
I reach a point every March when the gray skies really start to get me down. It’s usually a few weeks after there’s been a sudden Spring revival. The Uggs get swapped for sockless suede slippers. I exit the house without a single item of ... Continue Reading about Sunny Mango Immunity Smoothie Bowl with Goji Granola
Easy Braised Chicken Breasts with Leeks and Coconut Milk
Before we get on the subject of braised chicken recipes, first off, I just want to say that I’ve been so blown away by your pre-order love. Thank you from the bottom of my healthy hedonist heart for taking the time to grab an early copy of The ... Continue Reading about Easy Braised Chicken Breasts with Leeks and Coconut Milk
Vietnamese Fish with Turmeric-Dill Sauce (Cha Ca La Vong)
Vietnam is a bit of a sore spot on our culinary travels. It was the happy setting of many a sunset cocktail and summer roll. But it was also the trip in which Charlie got such bad food poisoning that he shed one of the three tears I’ve ever seen him ... Continue Reading about Vietnamese Fish with Turmeric-Dill Sauce (Cha Ca La Vong)
Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp with Brazil Nut Crust (Whole30 + Paleo)
On the paleo-vegan continuum, I’ve always aired closer to the side of broccoli than beef jerky. For one thing, I’m an admitted carboholic. Even when I gave up gluten 6 years ago, I never had the guts to try going completely grain-free. That is, ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp with Brazil Nut Crust (Whole30 + Paleo)
Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Kheema with Peas
If there was ever a New York City neighborhood that represented the concept of “high high’s, low low’s” in real estate form it would be Murray Hill. The area, in the east 30’s of Manhattan, is home to the highest per capita of 22-year-old former ... Continue Reading about Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Kheema with Peas
Slow Cooker Lentil Chili with Black Beans, Pumpkin, and Kale
One of the first blog posts I ever wrote, way back in 2008, was about chili. In a cozy corner of my 4th floor walk-up, I had hatched the idea to challenge my friend Keith to a chili cook-off. No doubt wine or beer was involved, which had made both ... Continue Reading about Slow Cooker Lentil Chili with Black Beans, Pumpkin, and Kale
Paleo “Ramen” Burgers with Parsnip Noodle Buns
We gluten-free folk aren’t ones for food trends. (Unless, of course, said trend is going gluten-free). Usually the latest and greatest craze involves something ridiculously carby and delicious that makes me want to cry into my soggy slices of ... Continue Reading about Paleo “Ramen” Burgers with Parsnip Noodle Buns
Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Ginger
Last year, my idea to execution ratio was dismal. I had so much planned for the blog, and followed through on very little of it. Among the notebook scrawlings and mid-subway ride sticky notes started: a beginner’s guide to organ meats (they ... Continue Reading about Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Ginger
Vegetarian Cassoulet with Mushrooms and Chard
If I told you that I spent my first few years of life in Greenwich Village, you’d think it was the chic-est of childhoods. In the 80’s, however, downtown Manhattan had a much different vibe. You were much more likely to find a used condom or ... Continue Reading about Vegetarian Cassoulet with Mushrooms and Chard
Spinach Balls with Sunflower Seeds, Manchego and Turmeric Honey Yogurt (Gluten-Free)
Blogging is such a different ball game than it was when I started in 2008, from the dark corner of my corporate cubicle I launched my first site on a whim. It was supposed to chronicle the high high’s and low lows of entertaining friends in a ... Continue Reading about Spinach Balls with Sunflower Seeds, Manchego and Turmeric Honey Yogurt (Gluten-Free)
Gluten-Free Stuffing with “Creamed Spinach” and Leeks (Vegan)
Charlie and I have been in a holiday stalemate since we started dating. One that will for the first time be broken next week. This is the first year we’ll spend Thanksgiving together down at his family’s house in South Carolina. And it’s only ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Stuffing with “Creamed Spinach” and Leeks (Vegan)
Red Curry Sweet Potato-Cauliflower Soup + Eating My Birthday Feelings
This sweet potato cauliflower soup has been with me through a lot in the last few days. It filled my anxious, hopeful stomach on Monday night (covered with an H-shaped hemp seed logo) as Charlie and I made a plan to go to the polls together. It ... Continue Reading about Red Curry Sweet Potato-Cauliflower Soup + Eating My Birthday Feelings
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Tart with Mexican Chocolate-Almond Crust
This gluten-free pumpkin tart recipe is sponsored by Whole Earth Sweetener Co. All opinions are my own (duh). Thank you for supporting the brands that make this site (and my low sugar dessert cravings) possible! I am a very ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Pumpkin Tart with Mexican Chocolate-Almond Crust
Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash, Crispy Scallions and Sweet Chili Dressing
After the last week (er, month?) of Halloween candy, I’m guessing we could all use a marinated kale salad recipe right about now. I was the Demogorgon who stole Halloween this year, and am embarrassed to say that I didn’t even manage to secure ... Continue Reading about Massaged Kale Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash, Crispy Scallions and Sweet Chili Dressing
Magic Faux-Tisserie Chicken
You can’t change people. It’s one of the life lessons I need to relearn in every new relationship. For the most part, I agree that we have to “accept our loved ones for who they are.” But there are certain things I think you can tinker with ... Continue Reading about Magic Faux-Tisserie Chicken
Sheet Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Squash, Black-Eyed Peas and Mustard Sauce
I didn’t think it was possible to feel full from half a dozen oysters, but that was before I went down to The Big Easy. It was only my second visit to New Orleans. The first was right after Katrina, and much of the city was still recovering. So ... Continue Reading about Sheet Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Squash, Black-Eyed Peas and Mustard Sauce
Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein with Shitakes and Bok Choy (Gluten-Free)
It’s fairly well documented that I have a serious Thai takeout addiction. Back in the day though, it was far more common for the contents of my red and white to-go boxes to include mooshoo pork and vegetable chow mein. My love of noodles runs ... Continue Reading about Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein with Shitakes and Bok Choy (Gluten-Free)
Greek Lasagna with Lamb, Fennel and Chard (Gluten-Free)
This Greek Lasagna recipe is sponsored by Prego Farmers’ Market. All opinions are my own (duh). Thank you for supporting the brands that make this site (and my global casserole cravings) possible! I did a lot of special things on my trip to ... Continue Reading about Greek Lasagna with Lamb, Fennel and Chard (Gluten-Free)
Watermelon-Cucumber Kombucha Coolers (Tequila Optional)
I had some unexpected realizations during hydration month of the wellness project. Mainly, that my consumption of green juice was causing me to bleed green. I’ve since managed to balance my beverage budget. For the most part, I don’t buy coffee or ... Continue Reading about Watermelon-Cucumber Kombucha Coolers (Tequila Optional)
Bell Pepper and Beef Taco Skillet with Chipotle Cashew Cream
For a professional food babe, I’m surprisingly suspicious of kitchen gadgetry. So when my first spiralizing apparatus landed on my doorstep, designed by none other than the doyenne of inspiralization, it took me a few weeks to get up the courage to ... Continue Reading about Bell Pepper and Beef Taco Skillet with Chipotle Cashew Cream
Acai Bowls with Coconut-Cashew Granola + More Brazilian Recipes to Get You Through the Summer Games
In keeping with the tradition of the last few weeks, I'm bringing you a quick Brazilian treat to light up your Fri-yay and get you excited for tonight's Olympic kick-off. Somehow all the mayhem in the media around this summer's games has only ... Continue Reading about Acai Bowls with Coconut-Cashew Granola + More Brazilian Recipes to Get You Through the Summer Games
Brazilian-Style “Moqueca” Fish Packets with Coconut Milk and Tomatoes
I discovered the hard way that moqueca—the coconut-based Brazilian fish stew—is a dish that's meant for sharing. After our first few days in Rio last winter, Charlie and I decided to escape the beaches full of Amazonian floral thongs and speedos, in ... Continue Reading about Brazilian-Style “Moqueca” Fish Packets with Coconut Milk and Tomatoes
Cauliflower Sweet Potato Burgers with Avocado and Sriracha Aioli (Vegetarian Paleo)
Since it is nearly impossible to find frozen paleo veggie burgers, I created this cauliflower sweet potato burger recipe which is both gluten-free, grain-free AND vegetarian. It just so happens to taste absolutely delicious too. The brilliance ... Continue Reading about Cauliflower Sweet Potato Burgers with Avocado and Sriracha Aioli (Vegetarian Paleo)