There is just something special about gnawing on a piece of meat still attached to the bone. Lamb popsicles are a rather sophisticated way to do so but they demand to be eaten by hand, so get your utensils out of here and get ready to get messy. Continue Reading →
Pesto Shrimp Frittata
Fresh herbs are an integral part of my kitchen arsenal. They add lots of flavor and like larger leafy greens such as lettuce and kale they are super foods full of vitamins and minerals. They can enhance any dish and rather than detracting from its healthiness they add to it. Moreover, they can make the ugliest dishes look presentable. Continue Reading →
Orange Pomegranate Salmon
Fats play an important role in our mental and physical health. Low fat packaged goods bombard us in every section of the grocery store but instead of choosing processed options, we are always much better off if we stick with whole foods in a state close to how they naturally came, fat and all. Fat is broken up into several categories and it can get quite confusing to remember which ones we should be eating and in which ratio, but a good rule of thumb is that if it is coming as a part of its original source, like in salmon, seeds and avocadoes, it is a better choice than a manipulated version like margarine. Continue Reading →
Roasted Chips
As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter and gloomier it is natural for us to crave sweet, heavy and rich food. Root vegetables can fill this void well. They are comforting and grounding, with a natural subtle sweetness. Generally the fruits and leaves of trees are light and airy, they provide quick and easy but short-lasting energy. The root vegetables in contrast are heartier and tend to fill us up and bring us down, with a calming effect on our digestive systems and whole bodies. Continue Reading →
Butternut Bacon Soup
From a nutritional point of view, bacon is not something you regularly want to center your meals around. Within moderation, a little bit can go a long way to flavor a whole dish. Its rich, smoky flavor compliments sweeter vegetables like squash well. Butternut squash is off the charts high in vitamin A and respectably high in fiber, vitamin C, several B vitamins and many minerals, but its silky texture is what makes if my favorite squash for soups. Continue Reading →
Jack-O’-Lanterns
Stuffed peppers are an easy way to use up leftovers and add in an extra vegetable. Any kind of rice dish or chili can be nice for the filling. This time I used ground turkey and snuck in even more vegetables to make this a light but filling dish. Since Halloween is nearly upon us I used orange peppers and cut them into mini jack-o’-lanterns. Some of the best tricks for making kids eat more vegetables are to hide them and make them fun or playful. Continue Reading →
Colorful Breakfast Frittata
Frittatas are a great way to use up any odd bits of vegetables and meats or cheeses laying around. They are also really cost effective, ridiculously easy to make and lighter and healthier than most other brunch dishes, without sacrificing taste or fillingness (I wasn’t sure if that’s a proper word but it’s in some online dictionaries so it’s definitely legit). Frittatas are like quiche without the crust or really thick omelets that don’t need to be flipped. Continue Reading →
Pomegranate Yam Salad
Raw leafy greens are a super superfood. They are incredibly high in several vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, making them supportive of so many healthy body functions, not the least of which is detoxing. Our bodies are constantly detoxing from dozens and dozens, if not hundreds of chemicals and toxins in our air, land and water and feeding ourselves leafy greens is a great way to support this important process. Continue Reading →
Grilled Spaghetti Squash
I like when food makes its own bowl. Whether it be soup in a giant bread bowl, an ice cream cone (sort of a bowl) or vodka in a watermelon, the options are not always the most ideal health-wise. Spaghetti squash changes all that. It also gets bonus points for being a natural version of one of America’s most beloved simple carbohydrates. Continue Reading →
Heirloom Tomato Salsa
Canning is a bit of a lost art in our world of convenience. My brother offered to just buy me some salsa if I wanted it. Yet if you have an interest in the slow food movement or a bit of nostalgia for simpler times, canning can be a nice way to spend a couple hours. Continue Reading →