I am a pad Thai girl through and through, but it’s more out of necessity than anything else. While I can turn a blind eye to the delicious sweet brown sauce that those noodles are coated in and fool myself into thinking it is gluten-free, with ... Continue Reading about Zucchini Noodle Pad See Ew
Memorial Day
Memorial Day recipes can be tricky. While it’s the start of cookout season, in most places the nights are still cold and you still need something to warm you up. If you’re in this boat, might I suggest dairy-free New England clam chowder (a true East Coast classic!) or these eggplant caponata low FODMAP vegetarian enchiladas?
Or, if you’re in need of gluten-free BBQ recipes, all you need is to start with this all purpose gluten-free grill marinade. I’m also a huge fan of this gluten-free cassava flour flatbread recipe as a finger food or main course. Or simply make pizza with one of these gluten-free pizza crusts!
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!)
10-Minute Creamy Artichoke Hummus
This homemade artichoke hummus recipe is such a simple crowd pleasing appetizer. You probably have all the ingredients in your pantry right now, yet the dip is creamy, bright and fresh. Add crudites or gluten-free pita chips for dipping and you have ... Continue Reading about 10-Minute Creamy Artichoke Hummus
Gluten-Free Chunky Monkey Banana Bread Pudding
Romance is many things, especially in married life. Sometimes it’s a foot rub. Others it’s a home cooked meal or hidden note. And on a particular night last week, it was cleaning a congealed banana bread pudding pan that had been sitting in the sink ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Chunky Monkey Banana Bread Pudding
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
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 may ... Continue Reading about Roasted Carrot-Ginger Soup with Turmeric and Crispy Leeks
Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake
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 Drizzle Loaf Cake
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
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
Portuguese Peri Peri Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
This super flavorful Portuguese chicken and potatoes comes together on one sheet pan using a homemade spicy red pepper sauce, peri peri. The gluten-free chicken can marinate in the sauce for up to 24 hours in advance - a great make ahead dinner! ... Continue Reading about Portuguese Peri Peri Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
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
This hibiscus raspberry drink is one of my all time favorite detox smoothie recipes, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties and blood sugar supporting ingredients. I arrived home in the wee hours of the morning recently from Cabo Pulmo Mexico, ... 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-inspired 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
Baked Lemon Bars with Almond Flour Crust
This recipe for baked gluten-free lemon bars is the tangy, citrus-y dessert of your dreams! The almond flour crust uses coconut oil, rather than butter, making these dessert bars Paleo and dairy-free friendly too. Yields 12 lemon ... Continue Reading about Baked 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
20-Minute Sesame Chicken with Broccoli (Gluten Free)
This recipe for gluten-free sesame chicken has golden-brown, crispy pieces of chicken and fork-tender broccoli coated in a homemade sesame sauce. Healthier than Chinese takeout, my version of this recipe uses honey, tamari, and toasted sesame oil to ... Continue Reading about 20-Minute Sesame Chicken with Broccoli (Gluten Free)
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)