Back when I was a quarter-life cook, not a healthy hedonist, I was all about finding creative ways to cook for one. I was not gluten-free at the time, so that creative way often involved carbs. And that carb was usually pasta.The coauthor of ... Continue Reading about Vegetarian Carbonara Pasta with Yogurt, Asparagus, and Peas
Easter
Gluten-Free Healthy Lemon Curd Tart Recipe {Video}
This healthy lemon tart 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, paleo baking) possible! For more delicious healthy recipes, coupons and stores near you ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Healthy Lemon Curd Tart Recipe {Video}
Artichoke Hummus Recipe with Spring Crudités
Last year before my move, I started the arduous process of cooking my way through my pantry. One of my favorite dishes to kill multiple canned birds with one stone was this artichoke hummus recipe.It's also a nice go-to for last minute ... Continue Reading about Artichoke Hummus Recipe with Spring Crudités
Turkish Eggplant Casserole with Tomatoes a.k.a. Imam Bayildi {Video}
Fat’s gotten a bad rap for a long time in the wellness world. It’s not hard to understand why, given that its own name has become synonymous with muffin tops and cankles.But having been raised on olive oil fried eggs and the philosophy that ... Continue Reading about Turkish Eggplant Casserole with Tomatoes a.k.a. Imam Bayildi {Video}
Pan Roasted Cauliflower Pasta with Golden Raisins and Rosemary Croutons
This pan roasted cauliflower recipe is brought to you in partnership with my friends Little Northern Bakehouse. As always opinions are 100 percent my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this site and all my gluten-free croutons ... Continue Reading about Pan Roasted Cauliflower Pasta with Golden Raisins and Rosemary Croutons
Low FODMAP One Pan Chicken Cacciatore
This low fodmap chicken cacciatore recipe is brought to you in partnership with my friends at Fody Foods. All opinions are my own (obviously). Thank you for supporting the brands that make this site (and my SIBO healing) possible!Earlier in ... Continue Reading about Low FODMAP One Pan Chicken Cacciatore
Sheet Pan Stuffing with Delicata Squash, Fennel and Rosemary Sausage (Low FODMAP)
If you’ve been a reader here for a while, then you know that Thanksgiving stuffing is my thing.Ironically, it was always my least favorite offering on the table as a kid. But that is perhaps why at some point in my teens, I decided to make it ... Continue Reading about Sheet Pan Stuffing with Delicata Squash, Fennel and Rosemary Sausage (Low FODMAP)
Parsnip Chowder with Crispy Sage (Low FODMAP)
I asked you on Instagram stories the other day whether or not you served soup at Thanksgiving. A resounding 75 percent of you said no...But since I am contrary to the core, here I am a week before the holiday serving up a parsnip soup recipe ... Continue Reading about Parsnip Chowder with Crispy Sage (Low FODMAP)
Roasted Carrot-Ginger Soup with Turmeric and Crispy Leeks
I was recently asked by a new acquaintance whether I had any side hustles. I replied, that my full-time job is one patchwork quilt of side hustles.You know most of them, with online group health coaching being the latest addition. But one you ... Continue Reading about Roasted Carrot-Ginger Soup with Turmeric and Crispy Leeks
Baked Provencal Chicken and Rice Casserole
More so than mac and cheese, chicken fingers, or even French fries, rice has always been my favorite comfort food.When I used to get sick as a kid, my mom wouldn’t make me chicken noodle soup—instead, she’d dish up a simple bowl of rice ... Continue Reading about Baked Provencal Chicken and Rice Casserole
Gluten-Free Lemon Loaf Cake with Turmeric Collagen Drizzle
Confession: this gluten-free lemon loaf cake didn’t last 24 hours in my kitchen.If you’ve taken my wellness personality quiz (and if you haven’t, go do it!) then you know that I’ve often observed through my course clients that people approach ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Lemon Loaf Cake with Turmeric Collagen Drizzle
The Best Basic Bitch Avocado Toast with Charred Corn and Chili Sauce
We food bloggers are constantly being pulled in two directions.On the one hand, we try to offer up the most creative, original recipes on the internet. To make people say, WOW, I never thought of putting those two things together, or who knew ... Continue Reading about The Best Basic Bitch Avocado Toast with Charred Corn and Chili Sauce
Le Grand Aioli Seafood and Vegetable Crudités Platter with Grilled Scallions
Have you ever been to a new restaurant's friends and family night? I hadn’t until last year, when I got the opportunity to order an entire grand aioli seafood and vegetable crudités platter for two people.I say, opportunity. Because it didn’t ... Continue Reading about Le Grand Aioli Seafood and Vegetable Crudités Platter with Grilled Scallions
The Best Basic Bitch Kale Salad with Avocado, Beets and Tahini Dressing
I remember the day I first heard the term basic bitch. I had no idea what my friend was talking about. I felt old. Out of the loop. I worried that I was possibly...basic myself?According to my friend’s explanation, and some quick follow-up ... Continue Reading about The Best Basic Bitch Kale Salad with Avocado, Beets and Tahini Dressing
Paleo Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Easy Turmeric-Ghee Hollandaise
There are a few special occasion foods that are emblematic of my childhood.For birthdays, my mom would dredge and pan-fry thin, expensive fillets of dover sole, or pound out rounds of cutlets for veal scallopini. The common thread for all of ... Continue Reading about Paleo Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Easy Turmeric-Ghee Hollandaise
Paleo Lemon Bars with Almond Flour Crust
Gluten-free baking usually falls into one of two categories.Either it’s nearly as good as the real thing, but requires dozens of ingredients and gums. Or it only uses “healthy” ingredients and, though looks like it could kind of be the real ... Continue Reading about Paleo Lemon Bars with Almond Flour Crust
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}
Dairy-Free Cream of Asparagus Soup with Coconut Collagen Cream
When I was little, I developed a serious “cream of” soup fetish.Those of you who know a thing or two about my crunchy granola childhood might assume that my mother was slaving in the kitchen, infusing her own homemade bone broth with organic ... Continue Reading about Dairy-Free Cream of Asparagus Soup with Coconut Collagen Cream
Red Wine Spaghetti with Ghee, Pine Nuts and Basil
My house husband and I have different ideas around what type of wine should be used to cook with.A dedicated student of my culinary teachers on Food Network, who I’ve been learning from since long before I was of legal age to drink wine, I’ve ... Continue Reading about Red Wine Spaghetti with Ghee, Pine Nuts and Basil
Salmon and Quinoa Bowls with Kale and Tahini-Yogurt Sauce {Video}
I’m back at my desk after a long weekend in Park City, Utah, where my hot toddy to quinoa bowl ratio got a little lopsided. And by quinoa bowl, I really mean mountain side chili con carne...This excursion was certainly more balanced in the ... Continue Reading about Salmon and Quinoa Bowls with Kale and Tahini-Yogurt Sauce {Video}
Sheet Pan Shrimp Puttanesca with Cherry Tomatoes and Chard
It’s officially been a week since we moved, but we spent much longer than that with our kitchen in boxes. Ordinarily, that would have meant takeout. But since my low FODMAP diet makes that tricky, instead it meant sheet pan dinners.We left ... Continue Reading about Sheet Pan Shrimp Puttanesca with Cherry Tomatoes and Chard
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
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
Twigs in a Blanket with Sundried Tomato Pesto
This recipe was created in partnership with Prosciutto di Parma, whose cured hams I dream about on a regular basis.It’s often the simplest things that end up blowing my mind in the kitchen.I remember when I was down in Brazil and first ... Continue Reading about Twigs in a Blanket with Sundried Tomato Pesto