These falafel-style quinoa veggie burgers are 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 vegan ... Continue Reading about Faux Falafel Quinoa Veggie Burgers with Tzatziki
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Chicken Escabèche Tacos (Low FODMAP)
Sometimes I put off watching great food TV because it feels like work. Such was the case with Salt Fat Acid Heat. Believe it or not, I arrived only recently to that party, thanks to an afternoon appointment at Shape House, where you get to ... Continue Reading about Chicken Escabèche Tacos (Low FODMAP)
Vegetarian Japchae with Braised Eggs (Korean Sweet Potato Noodles)
My recipe output has been at an all-time high recently. But it’s been at an all-time low on the site. Last week, you found out why. It was a good excuse, right?? I’ve taken my book creativity suck as an excuse to mine some of my friends’ ... Continue Reading about Vegetarian Japchae with Braised Eggs (Korean Sweet Potato Noodles)
Creamy Black Bean Dip
I developed this creamy black bean recipe many moons ago for Food & Wine magazine, and it’s since become my favorite party alternative to the usual hummus. Since I don’t eat tons of legumes anymore, I find that it’s usually safest to do so ... Continue Reading about Creamy Black Bean Dip
Cassava Flour Gluten-Free Flatbreads with Zucchini, Prosciutto and Pesto
This gluten-free flatbread 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 paleo pizza cravings) possible! For more delicious healthy recipes, coupons and stores near you ... Continue Reading about Cassava Flour Gluten-Free Flatbreads with Zucchini, Prosciutto and Pesto
Vegetarian Carbonara Pasta with Yogurt, Asparagus, and Peas
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
20 Minute Healthy Lemon Tart (No Gluten, No Dairy!)
This healthy lemon tart recipe comes together quickly thanks to an easy (and gluten-free!) almond flour crust and lemon curd thickened with eggs and coconut oil. The tart is dairy-free and paleo, but tastes just as silky, rich and tangy as a ... Continue Reading about 20 Minute Healthy Lemon Tart (No Gluten, No Dairy!)
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
Pan Roasted Cauliflower Pasta with Golden Raisins and Rosemary Croutons
The first time I made a version of this pan-roasted cauliflower recipe, it was on live TV. Well, live internet TV at least, which these days counts as the real thing. Food52 invited me to be one of their three esteemed guest chefs in a live ... Continue Reading about Pan Roasted Cauliflower Pasta with Golden Raisins and Rosemary Croutons
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
Gluten-Free Summer Salad Pizza with Socca Chickpea Crust
The best thing that ever became of my off-campus privileges in high school was salad pizza. An all access pass to the outside world was something we coveted all throughout middle school, when we were required to stay within the gates of the ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Summer Salad Pizza with Socca Chickpea Crust
Gluten-Free Blueberry Protein Pancakes with Collagen Compote
The story of how Charlie and I met is pretty standard: through a mutual friend. The story of how we fell in love is a lot more colorful. Sadly, it doesn’t involve him making me gluten-free blueberry pancakes. It wasn’t until a few years into ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Blueberry Protein Pancakes with Collagen Compote
Blackened Salmon Tacos with Cucumber Salsa and Jalapeno Aioli
So many aspects of our elopement came together serendipitously, with no other explanation other than that the universe really was on board with this union. Later this week I’m going to get into them all, but in the meantime, I’ll give thanks ... Continue Reading about Blackened Salmon Tacos with Cucumber Salsa and Jalapeno Aioli
Vegan Cream of Tomato Soup with Basil
This easy vegan cream of tomato soup is a cross between a classic creamy tomato and the orange-hued Spanish soup salmorejo. Instead of using stale bread or milk to create that gorgeous light red, this vegan paleo version uses soaked cashews for ... Continue Reading about Vegan Cream of Tomato Soup with Basil
Sheet Pan Peri Peri Chicken with Portuguese Red Pepper Sauce
If there’s one gluten-free dish to sample while in Portugal, it’s peri peri chicken. In general, the country is a lot more friendly to the dietarily challenged than their neighbors over in Spain, who seem to sneak jamon or bread into ... Continue Reading about Sheet Pan Peri Peri Chicken with Portuguese Red Pepper 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
Coconut Lime Shrimp Packets with Summer Veggies
You’ve heard me lament the sensitivity of the smoke alarms in our new apartment. This means that unlike my white skinny jeans, quick meals on the grill pan are not coming back into season in my kitchen. Instead, my strategy for summer is ... Continue Reading about Coconut Lime Shrimp Packets with Summer Veggies
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
Healthy Fish Taco Bowls with Mango and Avocado Slaw
When people ask me what a typical day looks like as a solopreneur, I have a hard time answering. Not only does every day look a little different, but I find that so does each month and year. The weeks have their own cycles of productivity that ... Continue Reading about Healthy Fish Taco Bowls with Mango and Avocado Slaw
Mexican Breakfast Frittata with Corn Salsa and Avocado
Mexican mornings and I go way back. Before there was this tricked out easy breakfast frittata recipe, my oeuvre primarily revolved around the burritos I pioneered when I was 6 years old. Yes, that was not a typo. I was 6. Pre-braces. ... Continue Reading about Mexican Breakfast Frittata with Corn Salsa and Avocado
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
Healthy Sesame Chicken with Broccoli
According to the Chinese calendar, we've officially moved out of the year of the Fire Rooster and into the year of the Dog. I for one could not be more excited to leave any fiery animal behind in favor of something more grounding. To celebrate, ... Continue Reading about Healthy Sesame Chicken with Broccoli
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 this ... Continue Reading about Moroccan Quinoa Bowls with Honey-Harissa Carrots and Chermoula Sauce
Rosé Steamed Clams with Leeks
The dog days of summer are almost behind us folks. And with Labor Day comes so many rules. No more white pants, no more frosé, no more fun. I’m not sure I subscribe to any of these. Or, at the very least, I just need a few weeks of ... Continue Reading about Rosé Steamed Clams with Leeks