45 minutes or less
kale salad with blueberries, manchego and pumpkin seed clusters
This Kale Salad with Blueberries, Manchego and Pumpkin Seed Clusters is just what the doctor ordered! It is loaded with nutritious ingredients that will set…Read More
mediterranean black lentil salad
This Mediterranean Black Lentil Salad with cucumbers, spinach and feta is super easy to whip together. Just toss the lentils together with a little dressing…Read More
how to make homemade switchel
Make this homemade switchel recipe with cider vinegar and pure maple syrup. It’s so easy to make (it only takes one minute!). I have been…Read More
carrot ginger dressing
This carrot ginger dressing tastes just like the dressing you’re served at a Japanese restaurant. Bonus: it tastes less than 10 minutes to make! Creating…Read More
mexican cauliflower patties
These low-carb Mexican cauliflower patties are everything! They are the bee’s knees! They are gluten-free and vegetarian and will disappear in a flash, they taste so…Read More
broiled steak with minty napa cabbage slaw
This fresh minty Napa cabbage slaw is topped with chili and garlic marinated broiled flank steak. I cooked the beef under the broiler, and I…Read More
lemon vinaigrette
Today I am sharing a simple lemon vinaigrette. It is vegan-friendly, paleo and naturally gluten-free. It is a basic salad dressing recipe to share on…Read More
thanksgiving salad
If there ever were a Thanksgiving worthy (or holiday worthy) Salad, this Kale Salad with Squash is it! That’s why I am changing it’s name…Read More
black bean burgers with green tea basil aioli
Last June I flew to San Francisco for one night to appear on the cooking stage at the American Library Association annual conference at the…Read More
simple tabbouleh salad
A simple tabbouleh salad with curly parsley, mint, tomatoes and red onion. A perfect healthy summer side dish that requires just 15 minutes of prep…Read More
simple homemade croutons
Today’s #SaladMonth recipe is for a simple, healthy crouton recipe made from rustic bread, olive oil and a little seasoning. If you don’t already make…Read More
Asparagus Panzanella
Here is a recipe for warm Asparagus Panzanella with a runny-yolk poached egg on top. This vegetarian entree is perfect for a brunch entree or…Read More
healthy pasta with romanesco cauliflower with anchovies
Let me count the ways this pasta has a lot going for it in it’s Italian simplicity. It’s made with Romanesco Cauliflower and Anchovies, and…Read More
asian sesame dressing
A 5-minute Asian Sesame Dressing made with orange juice to extend its shelf life and keep the amount of oil below 50% of the volume….Read More
ginger carrot radish salad
Today’s recipe is a cheerful Carrot Radish Salad with maple ginger vinaigrette. If you have been looking for a new recipe to try for all…Read More
lentil quinoa bowls with coriander and lemon
Get a load of these easy 30 minute vegetarian Lentil Quinoa bowls. Here’s what I love about them: the lentils are the star of the…Read More
chicken leek shepherds pie
Today I have a new recipe for Chicken Leek Shepherd’s Pie, an oven to table comfort food recipe, and a cookbook review and giveaway. I…Read More
cauliflower rice
Today I have a from scratch Cauliflower Rice recipe made with fresh cauliflower, scallions, garlic and a little rosemary. It is a simple low-carb side…Read More
brussels sprouts with hazelnuts and sage
Here is an easy Brussels sprouts recipe with Hazelnuts and Sage with butter and olive oil. It’s a simple stove-top recipe that pairs with many…Read More
green beans with fermented black beans ~ aka dirty green beans
I’m calling this recipe Dirty Green Beans. It’s steamed green beans tossed with fermented black beans (which are fermented and salted black soybeans), shiitakes and…Read More
monkeylada smoothie
A raw vegan smoothie inspired by the flavors of a pina colada with banana in it, also known as a monkeylada. I just got home…Read More
cheese and greens omelet
Here’s a healthy protein packed way to start the day: a cheese and seasonal greens omelet for breakfast. I am not one for New Years…Read More
shrimp and corn with cheese grits
You know that old song, “I’m a little bit Country, I’m a little Bit Rock and Roll?” (I think it came out like the year…Read More
turkey pad thai
Here is my Turkey Pad Thai recipe. Finally! This post has been a little slow getting out of the kitchen and onto your computer screens…Read More
