A frosty and bright strawberry granita with a hint of honey and crisp rosé wine. Ah strawberries, it’s good to see you again. It’s that time of year again, when strawberries are appearing. Ripe, local strawberries, the kind that are sweet to the core and unlike the more mediocre varieties available most other times of...
Tender young spring vegetables are quickly braised and then tossed with a green olive pesto. The very thought of spring brings to mind freshness and lightness. I think of cool breezes, sunny days and the array of beautiful colors just starting to awaken in nature. Fresh flavors and colors fill the markets and invite themselves...
This fresh herb aïoli is the perfect companion to a platter of seasonal vegetables for your next brunch. I’m seeing the start of spring everywhere; sunshine, daffodils and asparagus are just a few of the telltale signs. There are shades of green and pink popping up and it’s just the beginning… Young spring vegetables are...
A pancake-like “galette” of sweet potato slices with rosemary that's tender on the inside and crisp at the edges. Sweet potatoes have invaded my kitchen. I’m hooked on the hardy tubers and there’s a giant, overflowing basket of them in my pantry that proves it. Asian sweet potatoes have been the darlings of my kitchen...
Maple syrup and cinnamon add a rich warm flavor while toasted chopped almonds add crunch to these entirely refined sugar-free meringues. A good meringue is a beautiful thing; light as air, every bite a cloud of sweetness. Rugged on the outside with airy interiors, the delicate shell gives way to a fluffy tender melt-in-your-mouth center....
Make a beginner-friendly gluten-free chocolate tart with a simple press-in almond flour crust and smooth coconut milk chocolate ganache. Optional toasted coconut and macadamia topping, or enjoy the tart on its own. Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Tart 🍫 This gluten-free chocolate tart is approachable, simple to make, and naturally gluten-free. With a tender press-in almond flour...
Red cabbage, radicchio and endive join fennel, raisins and toasted walnuts in this crunchy winter salad. I don’t know why it’s taken me quite so long to write about red cabbage. It’s a powerhouse of nutrition in a pretty package. Its vivid color reveals a powerful concentration of anthocyanins which are believed to have anti-oxidant...
Light, quick, and nourishing, this vegetarian Stracciatella alla Romana combines tender kale or spinach, delicate egg ribbons, and savory Parmesan. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or anytime you want a restorative Italian egg drop soup. Italian Egg Drop Soup (Stracciatella Soup) 🥣 Light yet nourishing, this Italian egg drop soup (known as Stracciatella alla Romana) is...
These three colorful vegetable juices are an easy way to make juicing a habit this year. The aftermath of the holiday season hit me hard; I have just started to rouse from the post-holiday haze. December is certainly a month of activity; a frenzy of feasts, festivities and family that flies by in a flash. ...
With a hint of Grand Marnier, the Grand Mimosa is a twist on the classic brunch cocktail. Mimosa with Grand Marnier - Easy Brunch Cocktail Happy and bright with its delicate bubbles, champagne makes any occasion more festive. Whether it’s welcoming in the New Year or just a weekend brunch I think a glass of...
Deep, dark and rich, these double chocolate cookies are for true chocolate lovers. (P.S. If you're looking for a vegan version check out these cookies.) So now that we’ve all had our chocolate fix, I’d say it’s time for more don’t you? I think chocolate cookies are in order and there’s no mistaking the presence of...
I have a feeling that you’ve been seeing a lot of this high-speed blender around these days and with good reason, the Blendtec Total Blender is powerful machine with lots of user-friendly features and it’s a work horse in a whole food kitchen. It has made such a difference in my kitchen; I use it...