What would Thanksgiving be without pumpkin pie? Just because it is traditional doesn’t mean we can’t make a few tweaks to give it some unique character. Chai tea spices are similar in flavor profile to fall favorite pumpkin pie spice. This pie takes advantage of that...
Is there anything cauliflower can’t do? Cauliflower makes a good stand-in for rice and potatoes. It can be made into pizza crust or tots. Oh, and cauliflower is pretty good as a veggie — be it raw, roasted, or steamed. Cauliflower can also be made into a...
There are a lot of pizza recipes out there — and for good reason. Who doesn’t love pizza? With so many people following different styles of eating, whether for personal choice, health goals or due to allergies or sensitivities, there is some type of pizza for...
A fresh, juicy in-season piece of fruit is a real treat. But sometimes you want to make a treat that’s extra-special — like this Peach Crisp recipe that packs a lot of flavor into a cast iron skillet. The ginger and bourbon flavors in the crisp, which echo back to my...
Harissa, a North African pepper sauce, is a great way to easily add flavor to all kinds of foods. In this sheet pan recipe, the spice of harissa pairs nicely with bright orange zest to make a perfect topping for salmon and vegetables. Eating fatty wild caught...
A sheet pan dinner is popular because they are so convenient. These stuffed chicken meatballs and zucchini noodles are a full meal cooked on a single pan; talk about easy clean-up! I find the key to a good sheet pan dinner is to stagger the times that certain...
Recommendations on what to eat in terms of nutrition and health are rife with contradictions, but one of the things generally agreed upon is that the consumption of vegetables and fruits is a good thing. One important question that I get asked often is, “Does organic...
Whether you're a vegetarian or not, Amber's mouthwatering Mediterranean quinoa burger is a worthy reason to fire up the grill. The Quinoa Burger: a yummy alternative to the beef burger! This quinoa burger was inspired by a falafel recipe. Starting with dry beans gives...
If you have been limiting your intake of carbohydrates for any reason, cauliflower mashed potatoes is probably not a new idea to you. Heck, you can even buy some in the grocery store now. The pre-made versions do often have added starch, usually rice, or they are made...
There are just some things that make the holidays the holidays. In my family, one of those things is green bean casserole at Thanksgiving. For those who have food allergies or intolerances, or have adopted a paleo way of eating to manage inflammation or other...
