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One night last week I needed something quick and satisfying for dinner…Pasta. There’s something comforting about the traditional spaghetti and red sauce dinner that I crave every now and then. And rather than using ground beef, why not try tempeh? It gives you the same great protein but without all the saturated fat. Tempeh usually […]
A few days ago I shared a Tomato Tart recipe on . It was featured on Healthy Aperture’s recipe of the day and was originally posted by Craving Something Healthy, a fun food blog. The photo of the tart was just beautiful and motivated me to make one of my own. I made a couple […]
Coriander seed is one of those spices I often pass over when picking through the spice cabinet. I’m just never really sure how to use it, or incorporate it into an everyday meal. So, one day I was boiling farro and decided to just throw is some coriander. POW! BABOOM! SHAZAM! I put way too […]
The warm (and often humid) summer weather begs for fresh juicy fruits thrown into salads. It’s a great way to boost the nutrients in your salad, add a serving of fruit to your day and quench your summer driven thirst. Spinach and crisp red cabbage topped with juicy orange slices, red onion, sunflower seeds and […]
Peru – home of the Quinoa. And how I’ve missed thee. After spending months in Spain, Argentina and Chile, where quinoa is non-existent, I was quite ecstatic to stumble upon its abundance in the local market of Arequipa (our first stop). It’s so cheap here too! For less than a dollar I was able to […]
It’s been a while since I’ve had an ultimately satisfying pasta dish. My sicilian grandmother would be ashamed. It’s so easy to throw together and it tastes so wonderful. Boil some pasta, add some vegetables, spices/herbs and cheese, and bake until done. Pair it with a leafy green salad and you’ve got yourself a nutrient dense meal. Baked Penne […]
Oh how I love these sweet little potato dumplings. Gnocchi isn’t terribly difficult to make, it just takes some time. A little olive oil (or butter!) and some herbs finishes them off nicely. Working with the dough can get a little sticky; just keep your hands floured and everything will be okay. To be honest, […]
Pears. Another gift of autumn. Ripe, grilled, and covered in blue cheese, honey and basil. A complete party in my mouth. The sweetness of the fruit itself and the light drizzle of honey pairs so nicely with the pungent, salty blue cheese. The basil adds another depth of flavor and pistachios lend an additional texture. […]
Soy foods have always been a staple in Asian cuisine and have recently gained great popularity in the Western world due to its nutritional benefits. Soy is one of the few high quality plant proteins which also has a nice blend of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats – the good fats. A diet high in saturated fat (think […]
Served with Pho: jalapeno, lime, bean sprout, Thai basil If you’re ever in Orlando and happen to be craving some ethnic fare, you must give Little Saigon a try. On the outside, the place looks a little shabby, as do most of the restaurants lining Colonial Street’s mini china-town. But this isn’t your typical Japanese […]
