It’s burger night! Does it get any more “American” than that? Well, I guess that depends on… Wait, this sounds strangely familiar. If you read my previous post, then you’ll know why. This house must be craving some standard American fare. And in this Land of the Free and home to millions of acres of …
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Mushroom Sauce Pizza with Arugula and Onion Jam Drizzle
It’s pizza night! Does it get any more “American” than that? Well, I guess that depends on whether you’re craving pizza, hotdogs, or hamburgers. But tonight, we’re craving pizza. And rather than ordering delivery, we’re gonna get artsy with this Italian-American fare. This recipe takes inspiration from a friend who had given me some tips …
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Onion-Peach-Jalepeno Jam
Ingredients:1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3 large sweet onions, chopped2 ripe peaches, peeled and diced1 jalepeno, seeds left in or out up to you*, chopped3 parsley sprigs, chopped or 1 Tsp dried parsley3 bay leaves2 rosemary sprigs, chopped or 1/2 Tsp dried rosemary3/4 cup coconut or brown sugar3/4 cup balsamic vinegarsalt Recipe:In a large pot …
Sweet and Sour Tofu with Fried Rice
The classic sauce known as “Sweet and Sour” is not a tradition of Chinese cuisine. What became known as Chinese-American food started in the late 1800s, when Chinese laborers formed communities to support each other, bringing flavors from home to offer comfort to the longing of familiarity left behind. Other laborers began experiencing the Chinese …
The Ritual
Every morning, I do the same thing that works for me. I’ve created a daily habit to practice during the weekdays that fuel and energize me to where I can tackle the week. I believe if you find what works for you, you’re more likely to stay on track to a healthy state of being. …
Chickpea and Carrot Pitas with Tahini Dressing
In the Middle East, flatbread – known as pita – was made by mixing together flour and water, then letting the dough sit out to gather yeasts from the air. When the dough showed signs of life with little air bubbles forming and popping, the pita was then baked at a high temperature, causing the …
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Detoxing with Salad
Everybody knows, when family comes in for a visit, healthy eating usually takes a backseat. AND everybody knows, no one likes a backseat driver. (I’m looking at you, healthy eating. Don’t tell me what to do!) After enjoying a wonderful visit with family and indulging some cheats and splurges in the snack aisle, it was …
Caesar Salad with Tempeh
Ingredients:8 oz tempeh, crumbled1 romaine heart, chopped1 large carrot, 1/4 inch diagonal slices2 celery ribs, 1/4 inch slices3 oz shredded kale1/4 cup walnut piecessalt and pepperCaesar dressing:Mix 1/4 cup almond milk, 2 Tbs cashew butter, 1 Tsp lemon juice, 1 Tsp Dijon mustard, 1 Tsp capers, 1 Tsp Worcestershire, 1/2 Tsp nutritional yeast, 1 garlic …
Rainbow Salad
Ingredients for two:5 oz baby spinach1/2 cup shredded carrot1/2 cup shredded red cabbage (I only used a 1/4 cup because of riffinose sensitivity)1/2 cup dry-roasted cashews1/4 cup black sesame seeds3 scallions, sliced thin4 sprigs of fresh cilantro, choppedRainbow dressing:Mix 1 Tbs coconut oil, 1 Tbs apple cider vinegar, 1 Tbs maple syrup, 1 Tbs tamari …
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Who doesn’t like a go-to spinach artichoke dip recipe?! If it’s not for you *Gasp!*, no worries. 😉 I do believe this one is a party winner, while bursting with flavor AND good nutrition. This is a conglomeration of recipes – I played around with a few of them – elevated by throwing in some …
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