Rice and black bean salad
We had some friends over recently, and we served fish with chimichurri and this salad on the side. I made it in advance (and just added avocado before we sat down), so it was awesomely simple for entertaining, and because it’s so loaded with good stuff—beans, rice, lots of veggies, and a crunchy, zesty vibe—it […]
Quinoa tabouli
I like making tabouli with quinoa because it acts like a grain, but it’s technically a seed. That is, it’s more nutrient dense and a good source of plant protein. The quinoa tabouli is also great to keep in the fridge and pick at throughout the week. It’s so fresh and vibrant, having it as […]
Blueberry banana muffins
Ingredients: 1 cup mashed banana (about 3 bananas) 1/3 cup melted ghee 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoons baking soda 1.5 cups almond flour 1/2 cup blueberries Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the mashed banana, ghee, eggs, and vanilla in a medium bowl and whisk […]
Apple Cinnamon Bread
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon cinnamon (or less to taste) ½ teaspoon allspice ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 2 tablespoons ground flax (if you have it) 2 eggs ¼ cup oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup plain yogurt ½ cup […]
A warm recipe for our next chilly day
Cold temps are prime times to eat wholesome, warming foods. It just feels right. And as Mantak Chia and William Wei say in their fascinating book, “Cosmic Nutrition: The Taoist Approach to Health and Longevity,” warming is about more than just temperature. Yes, piping hot soups, stews and casseroles are excellent this time of year. […]
White Bean and Chicken Chili
Ingredients 1 small onion, diced 2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 (15 oz.) cans navy beans 1 cup chicken broth 1 (15 oz.) can corn 2 large chicken breasts Small bunch of cilantro, finely chopped 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 2 oz. cream […]
Let’s be practical: sometimes small, simple changes can have a big effect
I spent the end of 2021 basically stressed all the time. My daughter was in the hospital. Home renovations had my house upside down. A fun little bout of diarrhea made its way through our family … I could say more (on the poop situation and my general gripes), but I’ll stop. You get it. […]
Chocolate chip pumpkin bread
Ingredients: 2 cups white whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/3 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree (I blended the pulp to help smooth it out) 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips […]