I’ve always had a cookbook buying problem. But since becoming a professional food writer, that cookbook buying problem turned into a cookbook receiving problem.I get unsolicited packages all year long containing cookbooks from various ... Continue Reading about Grain-Free Red and Green Pork Posole Soup (Pozole Rojo e Verde)
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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
Moroccan Lamb Chili with Sweet Potatoes, Chickpeas and Kale {Video}
The first time I officially cooked for Charlie was on his birthday, over 5 years ago. And no, I did not make this Moroccan Lamb Chili Recipe.There had been plenty of non-official cooking prior, back when we were friends and I would host a group ... Continue Reading about Moroccan Lamb Chili with Sweet Potatoes, Chickpeas and Kale {Video}
Healthy Mongolian Beef with Gluten-Free PF Chang’s Sauce
This is my first year missing Jewish Christmas.You know, the holiday when those of us without a Christmas tree drown our bitterness in scallion pancakes, Mongolian beef, and whatever other delicacies the local PF Chang’s is dishing ... Continue Reading about Healthy Mongolian Beef with Gluten-Free PF Chang’s Sauce
Vegan Brown Rice Jambalaya with Black Eyed Peas and Collards
This easy vegetarian jambalaya recipe is brought to you in partnership with my friends at USA Rice & TheFeedfeed. All opinions are my own (duh). Thank you for supporting the brands that make this site (and my NYE wishes) possible!The ... Continue Reading about Vegan Brown Rice Jambalaya with Black Eyed Peas and Collards
Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff Toasts with Kale
This vegetarian stroganoff recipe is brought to you in partnership with my friends at 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 toast cravings ... Continue Reading about Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff Toasts with Kale
Fat Bomb Avocado Brownies
I have a novel new concept for you just in time for the holiday season of hedonism: Brownies. For. Breakfast.Okay, okay fine. I might not actually be endorsing this idea. But I have, in case the spirit moves you, designed a recipe that is ... Continue Reading about Fat Bomb Avocado Brownies
Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Creamy Roasted Tomato Sauce and Kale
My chicken enchilada casseroles have previously required a warning label. Or, so I’ve been told.The recipe for green chile chicken enchiladas from my first cookbook is to my repertoire what engagement chicken is to Ina’s. If you’re not sure ... Continue Reading about Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Creamy Roasted Tomato Sauce and Kale
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
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
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
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
One Pan Korean Spicy Chicken Thighs with Gluten-Free Gochujang Sauce
Some days you just need a little spicy Korean chicken to get you through.Back when I used to turn a blind eye to all the gluten in my Asian food, I was a regular in Koreatown, a little three block stretch in Midtown Manhattan. Any cuisine ... Continue Reading about One Pan Korean Spicy Chicken Thighs with Gluten-Free Gochujang Sauce
Paleo Cast Iron Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
The first time I ever ate a pizookie (pizza cookie) was in college.I was visiting my friend Ali in her hometown of Los Angeles, and her food tour always included two cookie Meccas in Westwood, Diddy Riese for ice cream sandwiches, and BJ’s ... Continue Reading about Paleo Cast Iron Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
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)
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Kale (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
This vegan pumpkin mac and cheese recipe was created in partnership with my friends at Pacific Foods. Thanks as always for supporting the brands that make all my gluten-free pasta cravings possible!Despite growing up in the crunchiest, most ... Continue Reading about Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Kale (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
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
Gluten-Free Pumpkin White Bean Blondies
‘Tis the season for cookie swaps and traded treats. Which is why last week’s mini vice detox was that much more of a struggle. And why I have a love hate relationship with these gluten-free blondies, whose recipe I developed while not being able to ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Pumpkin White Bean Blondies
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
Korean Beef Bibimbap Bowls with Miso Sweet Potatoes and Spicy Tomatillo Sauce
My recent trip to Colorado was a far cry from my last trip to the state. And not just because I got to meet the famed gal behind this Korean Beef Bibimbap Bowl recipe. Or ride ponies, or eat many many epic meals. For all those good times, the ... Continue Reading about Korean Beef Bibimbap Bowls with Miso Sweet Potatoes and Spicy Tomatillo Sauce