I arrived home in the wee hours of the morning yesterday from Cabo Pulmo Mexico, where I partied like a lobster at my best friend’s wedding, and ate pretty much the opposite of this low sugar smoothie every morning.Those who watch my ... Continue Reading about Low Sugar Hibiscus Smoothies with Ginger, Raspberries and Zucchini
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Red Lentil and Spinach Masala {Video}
Working as a private chef has its drawbacks and its perks. One of the positives was that my clients would often pass along interesting dishes that I might not have otherwise tried, including this red lentil curry recipe with spinach. When I ... Continue Reading about Red Lentil and Spinach Masala {Video}
The Flu Busting, Immune Boosting Green Drink
A few weeks ago, I got a little bit cocky about flu season.I’ve still managed to dodge that full-body bullet, so didn’t fully jinx myself. But the stress of our impending move has slowly started to wear me down to the point where I feel like ... Continue Reading about The Flu Busting, Immune Boosting Green Drink
Roasted Carrot-Jalapeno Salsa with Pepitas (low FODMAP)
I’m officially 3 weeks into my SIBO diet and it’s been, well, hard.I’m not looking for pity or a pat on the back. I don't want to discourage you if you have to take on a similar change. I’m stating the obvious, which is that the struggle is ... Continue Reading about Roasted Carrot-Jalapeno Salsa with Pepitas (low FODMAP)
Creamy Green Parsnip Soup with Three Herbs and Chili-Garlic Oil
Everyone around me is sick.This is not a rare circumstance, especially during the slow descent into winter, when morale and immune systems begin to weather with the weather.What is strange and new and novel is that I am not.Every ... Continue Reading about Creamy Green Parsnip Soup with Three Herbs and Chili-Garlic Oil
Ayurvedic Cleansing Green Kitchari Bowl
I’m officially back from Hawaii, with a few day stopover in uos Angeles before finally migrating HOME.I’ve been immersed in total paradise for the last 10 days, and while most of my vacations usually involve more hedonism than health, the ... Continue Reading about Ayurvedic Cleansing Green Kitchari Bowl
Detox Red Beet Soup with Coconut and Lime
I have a love-hate relationship with January 1st.On the one hand, the world is full of optimism. It’s the official time of reflection and intention setting, two things I support year-round. Even those nursing hangovers know for certain: ... Continue Reading about Detox Red Beet Soup with Coconut and Lime
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Kale (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
This vegan pumpkin mac and cheese recipe was created in partnership with my friends at Pacific Foods. Thanks as always for supporting the brands that make all my gluten-free pasta cravings possible!Despite growing up in the crunchiest, most ... Continue Reading about Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Kale (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Vegan Creamy Baked Kale Artichoke Dip
I very clearly remember the first time I ever ate the melted wonderland that is spinach artichoke dip.As I’ve lamented before, my upbringing was heavy on the millet, light on the fast food. This is obviously a good thing in hindsight. But at ... Continue Reading about Vegan Creamy Baked Kale Artichoke Dip
Caffeine-Free Spiced Chai Tea Lattes with Maca and Cashew Cream
As a borderline millennial, I grew up in the Starbucks generation.This was before there was one on every block in the world. And, therefore, when one opened on my actual block in middle school, it was cool beyond belief. My friends used to ... Continue Reading about Caffeine-Free Spiced Chai Tea Lattes with Maca and Cashew Cream
Sesame-Ginger Roasted Whole Carrots
No sooner had the virtual ink dried on last week’s Friendsgiving post than I was invited to a a festive holiday gathering this past weekend. The potluck theme? Asian Friendsgiving. And what veggie side does one bring to said table? Why these Sesame ... Continue Reading about Sesame-Ginger Roasted Whole Carrots
Gluten-Free Apple Crisp with Spiced Hazelnut Crumble
I brought this gluten-free apple crisp a few weeks ago to The Feed Feed’s beautiful new headquarters in Brooklyn. They were throwing an autumnal brunch potluck with dishes from 20 bloggers and even with my allergy in my favor, I’ve never left more ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Apple Crisp with Spiced Hazelnut Crumble
Sweet Potato Hummus with Tahini and Homemade Za-atar
As I’ve lamented before on the blog, Thanksgiving used to be our holiday. Meaning, it was the one holiday my small nuclear family, with my mother and I at the helm, would host in our home.Our glorious ten-year reign including one disaster ... Continue Reading about Sweet Potato Hummus with Tahini and Homemade Za-atar
Vegetarian Miso Mushroom Ramen with Bok Choy
This vegetarian ramen recipe was created in partnership with my friends at Pacific Foods. Thanks as always for supporting the brands that make all my healthy adult Cup-o-Noodle meals possible!I often talk about how my mother’s crunchy granola ... Continue Reading about Vegetarian Miso Mushroom Ramen with Bok Choy
Spicy Homemade Fermented Sauerkraut with Turmeric
One of the questions I’ve gotten a lot on book tour is: if you could do it all over again, what would you change about your project?The answer is, surprisingly, not much. That’s not to say that my approach was perfect. But I was able to ... Continue Reading about Spicy Homemade Fermented Sauerkraut with Turmeric
Easy Golden Beet Soup with Tarragon Yogurt
This golden beetroot soup recipe is brought to you by All-Clad. All opinions are my own (duh). Thank you for supporting the brands that make this site (and my small kitchen cooking) possible!Before I was a healthy hedonist, I was a small ... Continue Reading about Easy Golden Beet Soup with Tarragon Yogurt
Moroccan Quinoa Bowls with Honey-Harissa Carrots and Chermoula Sauce
If my body hadn’t forced me into early semi-retirement from the service industry, my first memoir might have been called The Wellness Project: Anatomy of a Jewish Caterer.Despite swearing to myself after the wedding catering fiasco earlier ... Continue Reading about Moroccan Quinoa Bowls with Honey-Harissa Carrots and Chermoula Sauce
Easy 5-Ingredient Sweet Corn Soup with Scallion-Avocado Cream
I’ve been working from home for 8 years.Does that strike anyone else as...cray cray?It still boggles my mind a little bit.And clearly it still boggles my friends’ minds because I’m constantly getting asked questions along the lines of: ... Continue Reading about Easy 5-Ingredient Sweet Corn Soup with Scallion-Avocado Cream
Paleo Vegan Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chunks
This paleo vegan zucchini bread recipe is brought to you by my friends at Bob’s Red Mill. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this site (and my gluten-free breakfast loaves) possible! For more delicious healthy recipes, coupons and stores ... Continue Reading about Paleo Vegan Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chunks
Charred Leek Pesto Pasta Salad with Almonds
My favorite episode of Chef’s Table is the one featuring Massimo Bottura.First of all, could he be more of a mensch?Second of all, can we all just appreciate the fact that his secret to success is the woman by his side? And that he ... Continue Reading about Charred Leek Pesto Pasta Salad with Almonds
Spicy Summer Chickpea Stew with Roasted Carrots, Spinach and Za’atar
The place where I struggle most with plant-based cooking is in the art of the fancy dinner party entree.In my first cookbook, we tried to have a vegetarian option for each type of entertaining chapter. The chili buffet and the boozy brunch ... Continue Reading about Spicy Summer Chickpea Stew with Roasted Carrots, Spinach and Za’atar
Strawberries and Cream Smoothie Bowls with Grain-Free Brazil Nut-Hemp Crunch
This strawberry smoothie bowl recipe was created in partnership with my friends at Pacific Foods. Thanks as always for supporting the brands that make all my breakfasts champion-like! For more recipe ideas, check out their Non-Dairy Made Easy ... Continue Reading about Strawberries and Cream Smoothie Bowls with Grain-Free Brazil Nut-Hemp Crunch
Portobello Mushroom Tacos with Charred Corn and Poblanos
When I’m entertaining for a variety of dietary restrictions, besides these tarts, one of my favorite strategies is the taco buffet.I’ve employed a surf and turf version often during the summertime to please my mixed family table of ... Continue Reading about Portobello Mushroom Tacos with Charred Corn and Poblanos
Indoor Campfire Baked Potatoes with Green Goddess Sauce and Crispy Shallots
I’ve been a city mouse since my parents brought me home from the hospital to their tiny apartment in downtown Manhattan, where I soon made the acquaintance of our unwanted neighbors, the actual mice.As I got older, though, and my worldview ... Continue Reading about Indoor Campfire Baked Potatoes with Green Goddess Sauce and Crispy Shallots