This hearty autumn salad was inspired by last week's trip to Napa Valley. On our first day, we drove to Sonoma County and spent a lazy afternoon wandering around Healdsburg. SHED, the foodie paradise market and café, was by far our favorite spot. My friend Domonique, a San Fransisco native, mentioned that it's probably the … Continue reading Roasted Buttercup Squash and Soba Noodle Salad with Creamy Miso Ginger Dressing
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Lemony Lentil Salad with Dill, Cucumber and Feta
This Greek inspired lentil salad hits all the right notes - crunchy, creamy, light-yet-filling, and bursting with bright flavors. It's a great take-along for a Memorial Day picnic, and though it stands alone as a vegetarian entree, it would be a fabulous accompaniment to anything from burgers to grilled chicken. The lemony dressing will seem … Continue reading Lemony Lentil Salad with Dill, Cucumber and Feta
Breakfast Bite: Maple Chia Cherry Granola
You don't have to spend a fortune on those little bags of artisanal granola you find at the market - it's incredibly easy to make at home and customize to your liking! When I was in Telluride last month, the hotel baked a fresh batch of chia seed-speckled granola every morning that was impossible to … Continue reading Breakfast Bite: Maple Chia Cherry Granola
Crispy Kale and Quinoa with Roasted Broccolini and Red Peppers
A few months ago I decided to integrate Meatless Mondays into our weekly menu plan in the name of health and diversity. The problem is, I have relied heavily on pasta which is not the healthiest option nor is it diverse. This week I branched out and made veggies the star. I love that it … Continue reading Crispy Kale and Quinoa with Roasted Broccolini and Red Peppers
Strawberry Avocado Salad with Fennel and Mint
If you've been craving bright, fresh, seasonal ingredients that taste like Spring, I have the perfect salad for you. Sweet strawberries, creamy avocado and crisp shaved fennel are layered on delicate bibb lettuce leaves and dressed with a lime-ginger-mint vinaigrette. Finished with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of sea salt, this salad makes … Continue reading Strawberry Avocado Salad with Fennel and Mint
Seared Salmon with Creamy Leeks and Mushrooms
I am really, really crazy about salmon. I eat embarrassing amounts of it sashimi style, make it once a week for my family, and until recently I would order it whenever we went to Francesca's, craving the fabulous crispy sear that eluded me at home. But guess what? I have discovered the salmon searing trick … Continue reading Seared Salmon with Creamy Leeks and Mushrooms
My Thai: Summer Rolls & Cashew Coconut Sundaes with Caramelized Pineapple
I spent a fair amount of time thinking about food during my juice cleanse, including what I wanted to make when it was finally over. A Thai inspired meal was at the top of my list as crunchy, bright, full-flavored ingredients were what I craved most while abstaining from "real" food. (To be honest I … Continue reading My Thai: Summer Rolls & Cashew Coconut Sundaes with Caramelized Pineapple
Breakfast Bite
Half of a grapefruit, a handful of chopped pistachios, a liberal drizzling of honey. Try it once and you'll be hooked. photo via the aesthete and the dilettante
The Perfect Cookie
Okay, so perfect in a cookie is awfully subjective. But these Ginger Sparkle Cookies are crispy on the outside, moist and chewy on the inside, spicy, sweet, healthy (comparatively speaking), and can easily be made vegan and/or gluten-free. Phew. And did I mention that they are insanely delicious? As in, I cannot stop putting them … Continue reading The Perfect Cookie
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