Recently, I’ve been doing some reading on Ayurveda. Literally the word Ayurveda means “science of life” in Sanskrit. It is an ancient system of health from India. On a very high level, Ayurveda attempts to help us find balance in our minds, bodies, and spirits. Health isn’t just about treating the body, but also about […]
Seaweed has mystified me. Growing up, it was the gross slimy stuff that made me want to wear shoes while swimming in the lake. Now, I keep hearing about its fabulous nutritional profile, especially for vegetarians. Protein is rarely a concern for vegetarians. Iron and the B vitamins are notoriously more difficult to incorporate
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Sweet, salty, spicy. This recipe has it all! These spiced bar nuts can be served as a light appetizer or a fun party snack. I made a couple of batches during the holidays for stocking stuffers. The recipe is simple. Basically, you are toasting nuts for about 20 minutes and halfway through the toasting cover
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Maybe it’s because of the lack of sun during this time of year. Or maybe it’s because of the draining holiday season. Whatever the reason, finding motivation to cook anything more than cold cereal has been a challenge. So, when we received our final CSA veggie box this week, I set my mind to stepping
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Spicy, heartwarming, and deceptively impressive. The perfect dish for entertaining! The stew itself can be made in advance. Then, on the day of your party, just place the stew inside the pumpkin (or pumpkins if you want a really impressive stew) and bake away. The aroma will get all your guests’ tummy’s rumbling. And
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I didn’t want to post two beet posts in a row, but this dish forced my hand. Really. I had no choice. This warm dish makes my mouth water. It’s earthy, creamy delicousness. Wild rice makes up the base of this dish, which is then peppered with boiled beets, fresh herbs and feta cheese.
I like to call this salad Sneaky Beet not only because it is fun to say (hehe!) but because it will make all you beet haters out there actually eat beets. Amazing, I know. Beets are not very good about being sneaky. Their vibrant pigment tends to bleed onto everything! So, this salad definitely looks
You have to try these. I know they sound weird, but they quickly become as addicting as a bowl of popcorn, only with a much better nutritional profile. I’m not a big fan of kale. It is a thick, leafy green that needs to be cooked before eating. Often, I find kale to be bitter
This soup is subtle. And interesting. So much so that I find myself taking another spoonful just to discover another flavor. Overall, this soup is just pureed butternut squash. But then I added traditional Thai spices (like lemongrass, ginger, curry, and coconut) and suddenly it became one of the most interesting soups I’ve ever tasted. Surprisingly,
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As if fresh pears weren’t delicious enough, this salad “super-heroes” pears into a delicious category unto themselves. They could save the world. They’re that good. This salad paired (hehe, I couldn’t resist!) nicely with the 1,000 Layer Lasagna I made for my nephew’s first birthday. It looks super fancy, but it comes together pretty
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