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 […]
Summer desserts to start the season right
As much as I love dessert, this isn’t a great time of year for perfecting macaroons or nursing a souffle. It’s the season for cool desserts and, ideally, ones that don’t involve firing up the oven or stove. So, here are a few of my favorites. The acai bowl doubles as a fun breakfast, but […]
3 dressings you need to make right now
As the weather gets warmer, it’s a great time of year for salads and grilling. Both can make for light and easy meals. But they can be boring, too. Enter the perfect dressing. It can make a world of difference. The right sauce or dressing can turn a blah meal into something beautiful. My sister […]
Tips for staying cool in mind and body this summer
Irritable. Short tempered. Red, flushed, fiery. These are classic signs of overheating. You may remember them from the last time you stepped outside. Staying balanced this time of a year — a state that lends itself to higher levels of thinking, creativity and intuition — means finding ways to stay cool. From a big picture […]