Update and Redux: J – Resolve to cook more simply? Then, this dish is a must try. Easy. Fast. Healthy. Delicious. First time you do it, you might look at the recipe once … after that, you just do it. Yum! J – You don’t have to fuss over this … Continue reading
2017 New Year’s Resolution Week: Crudite with Avocado Aioli
Update and Redux: C – Adding more vegetables into your meals can be challenging. Adding some dip for vegetables makes it a little bit better. Just make sure you eat with moderation in mind. You will start the year off a lot healthier. C – I forgot an ingredient in … Continue reading
2017 New Year’s Resolution Week: Cranberry Pear Oatmeal with Bananas and Almonds
Update and Redux: C – Start the year off with a really good healthy breakfast. Make it a tradition that will help you throughout the year. Try this cranberry pear oatmeal with bananas and almonds. It’s perfect to start the new year off right. C – I can’t eat plain … Continue reading
The Best of 2016: Cranberry Blini
Update and Redux: J – Looking back at 2016 gives us the same pause as last year: didn’t end up as planned, but extremely interesting. A year chock full of opportunities for mindful practice and non-judgmental awareness. Just what we always wanted … but, maybe with the throttle dialed back … Continue reading
The Best of 2016: Cacio e Pepe
Update and Redux: J – Cacio e Pepe is on our Best of 2016 list because of its ease-of-making-to-deliciousness ratio. Dead easy. Over-the-top good. Four ingredients. If you can boil pasta, melt butter, grate cheese and stir, you can make this dish. Only real issue is portion control … it … Continue reading
The Best of 2016: Horchata
Update and Redux: C – This is the best drink we made in 2016. I wish I could drink this everyday. If only it were healthier. If you’re eating a spicy Mexican dish, or just plain thirsty for something milky, sweet and cinnamony, this is a great treat. Making it … Continue reading
The Best of 2016: Salmon and Sorrel Troisgros
Update and Redux: J – This dish makes our Best of 2016 list because it is elegant and supremely delicious. It’s also a bit technique-driven … which I am a sucker for. It doesn’t show off. It just delivers. Oh, if I only had a time machine to go back … Continue reading
The Best of 2016: Shrimp Arugula Salad with Miso Dressing
Update and Redux: C – This year I wanted to add miso to everything. It was one of my favorite flavors of the year. This salad dressing was perfect with shrimp and arugula. It’s also good with chicken or as a dips for chicken nuggets. That is why it made … Continue reading
Healthy Holiday Week 2016: Roasted Whole Duck with Pear Chutney
Update and Redux: J – I’ve always thought of making duck as a celebration. It still is. It’s also pretty healthy … when you roast it, which renders out lots of the extra fat. Serving with lentils and a delicious pear chutney makes a tasty holiday dish that is really … Continue reading
Healthy Holiday Week 2016: Apple Pomegranate Cranberry Chicken Salad
C – The holiday’s can be the worst time for the health conscious. It’s a time for too many indulgences and not enough healthy eating. I need to have nutritionist follow me around and tell me what I need to eat at a holiday potluck or a party with loads … Continue reading