Done is better than perfect.It’s a motto that I believe in, but one that, as a recovering perfectionist, I have a hard time role modeling in my life.Especially when it comes to photography for this site, I struggle with shooting outside ... Continue Reading about Easy Vegan Cream of Tomato Soup with Basil
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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
Low Sugar Hibiscus Smoothies with Ginger, Raspberries and Zucchini
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How to Make Healthy Sesame Chicken with Broccoli {Video}
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 ... Continue Reading about How to Make Healthy Sesame Chicken with Broccoli {Video}
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)
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
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
Healthy Shepherd’s Pie with Red Curry Beef, Coconut Kale and Pumpkin Mash
This healthy shepherd's pie recipe was created in partnership with my friends at Pacific Foods. Thanks as always for supporting the brands that make all my one pan paleo meals possible!I’ve been thinking a lot in the wake of #metoo, and some ... Continue Reading about Healthy Shepherd’s Pie with Red Curry Beef, Coconut Kale and Pumpkin Mash
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
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
End of Summer Cobb Salad with Creamy Carrot-Kimchi Dressing
Since returning stateside on Friday, I’ve been in full healthy hedonism damage control mode.The Wellness Project Italia: No Gluten-Free Noodle Left Behind, turned my brain cells and limbs into pasta. It was a total eclipse of the heart and ... Continue Reading about End of Summer Cobb Salad with Creamy Carrot-Kimchi Dressing
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
Pimm’s Cup Cocktail with Ginger, Lime and Tarragon + More Healthy Hedonist Summer Cocktail Ideas {Video}
I'm constantly in search of ways to have my frosé and drink it too.There's just something about summer that drives me to booze. Luckily, for the exact opposite reasons that might drive someone to hole up in the dead of winter with a mug of ... Continue Reading about Pimm’s Cup Cocktail with Ginger, Lime and Tarragon + More Healthy Hedonist Summer Cocktail Ideas {Video}
Gluten-Free White Bean Zucchini Burgers with Green Olive-Basil Aioli
The grand total is in...I spent 32 hours on my feet in the kitchen last week. And that definitely feels different on a 32-year-old body than it did during the height of my catering career in my mid-twenties.I had a full staff at The Natural ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free White Bean Zucchini Burgers with Green Olive-Basil Aioli