When Charlie and I got back from Vietnam last winter, I went into a serious summer roll and salad withdrawal. Every meal over there was full of leafy greens, fresh herbs, and salty, pungent fish sauce. It was a full-fledged healthy hedonist delight. ... Continue Reading about Vietnamese Shrimp and Collard Green Salad with Crispy Shallots
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?
Herb Marinated Steak Gyros Plates with Tomato-Onion Salad and Green Tahini Sauce
I didn’t think it was humanly possible. But after a month in Southern California, followed by a month of Cinco de Mayo recipe testing anticipation, followed by a week (Uno through Siete) of celebrating said holiday, I may have officially OD-ed on ... Continue Reading about Herb Marinated Steak Gyros Plates with Tomato-Onion Salad and Green Tahini Sauce
20-Minute Stovetop Golden Milk Oatmeal
If you love my simple stovetop low FODMAP oatmeal recipe, you will love this variation with anti-inflammatory golden milk as the non-dairy base. This turmeric-rich stovetop oatmeal recipe is a healthy and nourishing breakfast with gluten-free rolled ... Continue Reading about 20-Minute Stovetop Golden Milk Oatmeal
Easy Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
During my youth, I had a tendency to eat the same thing for lunch every day. Around the age of 6, I went through a tuna salad sandwich phase. And being the demanding creature of habit that I was, I would shame my mother into making one for my brown ... Continue Reading about Easy Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
Raspberry Lime Rickey Margaritas
Last week was my four year blogiversary, and if it hadn’t been for facebook, the occasion would have drifted by, completely forgotten. Isn’t that the truest sign you’re getting older? For the last three blog birthdays, I’ve celebrated by feeding you ... Continue Reading about Raspberry Lime Rickey Margaritas
Salmon Poke Bowls with Pickled Radishes, Carrots and Spicy Ponzu
The poke bowl obsession hit me pretty early into my LA trip. While usually all I can think about are tacos and SugarFish when I’m on the West Coast, a little shop in Santa Monica won my heart and stomach, and would not let me go until I had tried ... Continue Reading about Salmon Poke Bowls with Pickled Radishes, Carrots and Spicy Ponzu
Vegetable Biryani Broth
By far the most stressful part of my move last month was packing up my kitchen. And the processed confirmed a sad fact: I am a pantry hoarder. I think Marie Kondo would have had a heart attack if she saw the row of condiments in my fridge that had ... Continue Reading about Vegetable Biryani Broth
Easy Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs (Gluten-Free)
I used to have a serious chicken tikka masala addiction. But it’s one of those dishes that once I learned the recipe (i.e. how much heavy cream went into that luscious tomato sauce) I couldn’t quite carry on life as usual, ignoring the likely cause ... Continue Reading about Easy Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs (Gluten-Free)
Sunrise Nori Wraps with Spicy Tahini Drizzle
Compared to many people, my autoimmune story was fairly tame and straight forward. There were no epic climaxes in the form of bodily collapses, misdiagnoses, or hospitalizations. My body’s unraveling contained subtler warning signs—the kinds that ... Continue Reading about Sunrise Nori Wraps with Spicy Tahini Drizzle
Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars (Gluten-Free)
I’ve been recently shedding my self-perpetuated reputation as a non-baker. In fact, there were a few gluten-free experiments in the last few weeks that deserved some serious air fist-pumps of accomplishment—one of the best being these healthy oatmeal ... Continue Reading about Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars (Gluten-Free)
Creamy Vegan Broccoli Soup with Curried Chickpeas
This post was sponsored by USA Pulses & Pulse Canada, who celebrate the chickpeas that make this vegan broccoli soup recipe super creamy. As with all opinions on this site, I only give my endorsement when genuine—and I couldn’t be more ... Continue Reading about Creamy Vegan Broccoli Soup with Curried Chickpeas
Hemp Crusted Salmon with Beet Hummus, Greens, and Lemon-Tahini Sauce
One of the most enjoyable memories I have from writing my first cookbook was the research that went into the “Dating and Food” section. I interviewed a bunch of my guy friends to find out what they'd cooked for their dates in the past, and, if ... Continue Reading about Hemp Crusted Salmon with Beet Hummus, Greens, and Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Gluten-Free French Onion Dip (Dairy-Optional)
This healthy gluten-free French onion dip recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and three types of caramelized onions. No soup mix required! To make it dairy-free, simply swap coconut yogurt or another plant-based alternative. You won't ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free French Onion Dip (Dairy-Optional)
Tropical Ginger-Pineapple Smoothies
I first came into contact with this tropical pineapple smoothie in Nicaragua, which, given the strong beach and jungle vibes, is not the craziest place in the world to find a tropical drink in your hand. If you follow me on Instagram, you may recall ... Continue Reading about Tropical Ginger-Pineapple Smoothies
Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup with Miso and Black Sesame
We’ve never served a soup course at our Thanksgiving, but I love the idea for quainter family gatherings. When your table has grown to include over forty heads, you don’t mess with the finer logistics of spoons and bowls. That said, this roasted ... Continue Reading about Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup with Miso and Black Sesame
Baked Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Carrots + The Big 3-0
Today I turn the big 3-0, which is equal parts exciting and terrifying. Though I don’t expect a Jessie Spano-style birthday meltdown, I still feel the impending doom of closing one door—in this case, a decade—and starting the next chapter. But the ... Continue Reading about Baked Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Carrots + The Big 3-0
Blood Orange White Sangria
This post is sponsored by my friends at ZICO, whose organic coconut water makes this white sangria recipe all the more delicious. As with all opinions on this site, I only give my endorsement when genuine. Thank you for supporting the brands that ... Continue Reading about Blood Orange White Sangria
Vegan Tuna Salad Collard Green Wraps
Though I eat vegan a lot of the time, thanks to my experiment with VB6 back in March, until recently, the world of meat substitutes was largely foreign to me. During rare and coveted pilgrimages to Whole Foods in college, I used to buy boxes of ... Continue Reading about Vegan Tuna Salad Collard Green Wraps
Vegan Strawberry Banana Ice Cream with Peanut Butter “Fudge” Sauce
I spent a few post-college years convinced that I was lactose intolerant. This was pre-gluten diagnosis, and because wheat belly was not yet a well documented symptom, I just assumed that feeling sick after eating baked pasta, grilled cheese ... Continue Reading about Vegan Strawberry Banana Ice Cream with Peanut Butter “Fudge” Sauce
Healthy Broiled Striped Bass with Provencal Tomatoes and Olives
As I mentioned a few weeks ago in the newsletter, Charlie and I are officially shacking up for a few months. The cohabitation experiment will continue beyond that (assuming we don’t kill each other!), but in a much bigger space than my 400 square ... Continue Reading about Healthy Broiled Striped Bass with Provencal Tomatoes and Olives
Moroccan Eggplant Caponata Pasta
Eggplant caponata always brings me back to my semester abroad in Rome. The cramped three-bedroom apartment I shared with six other students was where a lot of my small kitchen experiments began. Our galley kitchen probably had less counter space ... Continue Reading about Moroccan Eggplant Caponata Pasta
Vegan Greek Kale Salad
As those of you who are familiar with the site know, aside from being gluten-free, I don’t really subscribe to any specific diet. My going philosophy is to eat a lot of good, with a little bad. Which ensures that my diet is equal parts French fries ... Continue Reading about Vegan Greek Kale Salad
Hibiscus Tea Arnold Palmers, Spiked or Sober
My cocktail game leaves a lot to be desired. Part of the problem is that I’m dating a wine guy. And when Charlie isn’t hauling cases of rose back to his apartment (and occasionally splitting his suit pants in the process), he’s casually ... Continue Reading about Hibiscus Tea Arnold Palmers, Spiked or Sober
French Lentil Salad with Roasted Baby Potatoes and Herbs
When I was down in Sewanee earlier this spring at a writer’s colony, pretty much the only distraction I had from my manuscript was making dinner, visiting new pony friends at a neighboring farm, and reading cookbooks. I had been looking forward to ... Continue Reading about French Lentil Salad with Roasted Baby Potatoes and Herbs