Detox
Garlicky Kale with Toasted Coconut
I’ve always loved kale but have struggled to find ways to incorporate more of it into my diet. My two go-to recipes are green...
Dessert
Date with Fate Chai Chia Pudding
Ever used chia seeds for something other than a Chia Pet? In the book Born to Run, Christopher McDougall profiles the world’s original ultra...
Salad
Colorful Asian Slaw with Sweet Miso Dressing
In this non-traditional recipe, coleslaw’s nutritional value gets a major upgrade. A colorful blend of red and green cabbage, orange carrots and green cilantro gets marinated in...
Vegetarian
Sauteed Zucchini with Corn and Roasted Green Peppers
When I was a little girl, one of my cousins was vegetarian. The whole concept was very foreign to me… meat and potatoes were...
Appetizers
Grilled Fish Wrapped in Grape Leaves with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce
Here’s another food on a stick recipe for you guys, although this one is a little more fancy-pants than the kind I usually post...
Drinks
Mexican Red Wine Cooler with Fresh Lime
No, you’re not imagining things- there have been a lot of alcoholic beverages around here lately. And that trend is going to continue through...
Appetizers
Mexican Gorditas Stuffed with Poblano Peppers and Queso Fresco
When friends saw these they seemed surprised that gorditas were a real Mexican thing and not just a Taco Bell thing. But these are...
Breakfast
Basque Bacon, Red Pepper and Potato Tortilla
Although smoothies are my go-to breakfast on the weekdays, I have been known to make what I call an epic breakfast or brunch on...
Soups
Potatoes and Peas in Green Sauce
Part side, part soup, this potato dish is simple and satisfying. It’s also a pretty good indication for how things are going to be...
Dessert
Poached Pears in a Spiced Honey Syrup
I definitely gravitate towards heavier (read: more fattening) desserts like cake, cookies, ice cream, brownies, etc., etc., but fruit desserts are the more common...