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
Oscar Night
For Oscar night recipes, look no further. Whether you’re creating a themed menu that’s based on the Best Picture nominees or simply gathering with friends over fancy gluten-free finger food, Oscar night viewing parties are a great time to pop open some organic wines or bubby and throw a party.
If you’re looking for Paleo-friendly or low carb appetizers, these twigs in a blanket and prosciutto wrapped figs are always a winner, as well as this grand aioli seafood and crudites platter, and these paleo lemon bars for dessert! Wash it all down with Moscow mules with mint.
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}
Moroccan Lamb Lettuce Wraps with Ras El Hanout and Lemon-Mint Aioli
These healthy lettuce wraps are brought to you by my friends at Superior Farms. Thank you as always for supporting the companies that make this site (and my lamb cravings) possible. My first trip to Morocco was both a transformative and ... Continue Reading about Moroccan Lamb Lettuce Wraps with Ras El Hanout and Lemon-Mint Aioli
Gluten-Free Key Lime Tart with Avocado Custard and Skyr Whip
I had a food blog friend lament to me a few months ago that in today’s age of dietary restrictions, hosting has gotten a whole lot less fun. When you’re juggling one pescatarian with one dairy-free lactard, and half your guests are ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Key Lime Tart with Avocado Custard and Skyr Whip
Fresh Sesame Soba Spring Rolls with Almond Butter Dipping Sauce
A question I’ve been getting a lot on the road (unsurprisingly) is: how do you maintain your wellness habits while on the road? Unfortunately, I don’t have a down pat answer. But I am proud to say that, after one month of popping around the ... Continue Reading about Fresh Sesame Soba Spring Rolls with Almond Butter Dipping Sauce
Loaded Southwestern-Style Spicy Hummus
This spicy hummus recipe is brought to you in partnership with Sabra. I’m currently holed up at Charlie’s family home in Rhode Island. The weather outside is not frightful, but sufficiently gloomy. And the sheet of grey is calming after two ... Continue Reading about Loaded Southwestern-Style Spicy Hummus
Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp with Brazil Nut Crust (Whole30 + Paleo)
On the paleo-vegan continuum, I’ve always aired closer to the side of broccoli than beef jerky. For one thing, I’m an admitted carboholic. Even when I gave up gluten 6 years ago, I never had the guts to try going completely grain-free. That is, ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp with Brazil Nut Crust (Whole30 + Paleo)
Easy 5-Ingredient Matcha Panna Cotta with Muddled Raspberries
I’m reaching the final stretch of my elimination diet, which that means desserts like these matcha panna cotta cups are just around the corner. But having the finish line in sight just made last night’s finger food spread that much more ... Continue Reading about Easy 5-Ingredient Matcha Panna Cotta with Muddled Raspberries
Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Sriracha Aioli Dipping Sauce (Video)
Things are getting real over here in bookland. You may recall my coffee shop ugly cry from a few weeks ago, when I finally handed in the acknowledgments section along with the copyedited manuscript. Well, that has been followed by a gentle and ... Continue Reading about Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Sriracha Aioli Dipping Sauce (Video)
Spinach Balls with Sunflower Seeds, Manchego and Turmeric Honey Yogurt (Gluten-Free)
Blogging is such a different ball game than it was when I started in 2008, from the dark corner of my corporate cubicle I launched my first site on a whim. It was supposed to chronicle the high high’s and low lows of entertaining friends in a ... Continue Reading about Spinach Balls with Sunflower Seeds, Manchego and Turmeric Honey Yogurt (Gluten-Free)
Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Cookies with Buckwheat and Sea Salt
The holiday season breeds FOMO like a virus. And the condition worsens if you happen to also catch an actual virus, forcing you to leave your friend’s holiday party early or not attend at all. Such was the case for Charlie on Saturday night. Now ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Cookies with Buckwheat and Sea Salt
Gluten-Free Buckwheat Blinis with All the Fixings
During my brief stint living in the burbs, I was the only kid on the block without a Christmas tree. The neighbors would go all out with illuminated sleighs affixed to their roofs, wreaths on every window, gutters dripping with pine trim, and, ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Buckwheat Blinis with All the Fixings
Samosa-Style Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes with Ginger-Scallion Yogurt
Though my year-round Pad Thai addiction has gotten considerably better since the wellness project, the time that my internal takeout monster is most likely to rear its ugly head is right after Thanksgiving. For starters, I’m so over cooking. ... Continue Reading about Samosa-Style Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes with Ginger-Scallion Yogurt
Sheet Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Squash, Black-Eyed Peas and Mustard Sauce
I didn’t think it was possible to feel full from half a dozen oysters, but that was before I went down to The Big Easy. It was only my second visit to New Orleans. The first was right after Katrina, and much of the city was still recovering. So ... Continue Reading about Sheet Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Squash, Black-Eyed Peas and Mustard Sauce
3-Ingredient Hearts of Palm and Bacon Bites
Between the July 4th holiday, and the fact that I am currently in the air en route to Vegas (pray for me), it's been a short and hectic week here at FMP headquarters. I put a lot of my guts on the table this past Wednesday, and if you made it through ... Continue Reading about 3-Ingredient Hearts of Palm and Bacon Bites
Easy Baked Tortilla Espanola with Zucchini and Smoked Paprika Aioli
When I first quit my corporate job to become a full-time food babe, I took on pretty much any gig that involved buttercream and not my naked body. I worked long hours in front of my computer bouncing between tabs of various recipe projects. I spent ... Continue Reading about Easy Baked Tortilla Espanola with Zucchini and Smoked Paprika Aioli
5-Ingredient Za’atar Roasted Beet Toasts + Belated April Confessions
I completely failed you on my April confessions. So before we get into this simple 5-ingredient roasted beet recipe, let me quickly bring you up to speed. The main thing I wanted to recap was the #SpringPantryPurge! Holy moly, it was so amazing to ... Continue Reading about 5-Ingredient Za’atar Roasted Beet Toasts + Belated April Confessions
Horchata White Chocolate Bark with Almonds and Cinnamon
Cinco de Mayo is nearly upon us, my healthy hedonists!! I know you’ve likely already lined up your margarita and taco offerings. So I’m going to use my 11th hour holiday PSA to talk about a much overlooked fiesta course: dessert. Specifically, this ... Continue Reading about Horchata White Chocolate Bark with Almonds and Cinnamon
Raspberry Lime Rickey Margaritas
Last week was my four year blogiversary, and if it hadn’t been for facebook, the occasion would have drifted by, completely forgotten. Isn’t that the truest sign you’re getting older? For the last three blog birthdays, I’ve celebrated by feeding you ... Continue Reading about Raspberry Lime Rickey Margaritas
Easy Spanish Paella with Saffron, Merguez and Chard
This post is sponsored by the Culinary Collective, makers of the artisan ingredients behind this Spanish Paella Recipe. As with all opinions on this site, I only give my endorsement when genuine. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this ... Continue Reading about Easy Spanish Paella with Saffron, Merguez and Chard
Sunrise Nori Wraps with Spicy Tahini Drizzle
Compared to many people, my autoimmune story was fairly tame and straight forward. There were no epic climaxes in the form of bodily collapses, misdiagnoses, or hospitalizations. My body’s unraveling contained subtler warning signs—the kinds that ... Continue Reading about Sunrise Nori Wraps with Spicy Tahini Drizzle
Dark Chocolate Vegan Truffles with Matcha Green Tea
Earlier this week, I opened up about why I hope cupid will lay off the steak this year and bring me some pink-themed Omega-3 fatty acids on my plate instead. But when it comes to the sweet stuff, my idea of romance is still dark chocolate. And for ... Continue Reading about Dark Chocolate Vegan Truffles with Matcha Green Tea
Hemp Crusted Salmon with Beet Hummus, Greens, and Lemon-Tahini Sauce
One of the most enjoyable memories I have from writing my first cookbook was the research that went into the “Dating and Food” section. I interviewed a bunch of my guy friends to find out what they'd cooked for their dates in the past, and, if ... Continue Reading about Hemp Crusted Salmon with Beet Hummus, Greens, and Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Gluten-Free French Onion Dip (Dairy-Optional)
This healthy gluten-free French onion dip recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and three types of caramelized onions. No soup mix required! To make it dairy-free, simply swap coconut yogurt or another plant-based alternative. You won't ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free French Onion Dip (Dairy-Optional)