Crunchy, subtly sweet, mild, savory, and a tasty nutrient powerhouse. I’m talking about cabbage, of course! This stalwart vegetable deserves some love, especially in the winter when quality salad greens can be scarce. But cabbage — it’s there for you! I paired mine with a zingy, savory tahini dressing and added roasted garbanzos and pepitas…
Category: gluten free
Butter Roasted Chicken Breast
For my meat eating friends — this is for you. Rich, super simple, and magically savory, this entertainment worthy entrée has just three ingredients: chicken breast, butter, and salt. But it has amazingly delicious flavor. The right tool is key for this one — an appropriately sized cast iron pan. A few techniques with time…
Carrot Coconut Soup
I love the sweet, delectable carrots I get in my CSA box, and had a big bunch as they are plentiful this time of the year. I combined the carrots with fresh turmeric and creamy coconut milk for a warming, aromatic, lightly spiced soup. I enhanced the natural sweetness and aromatic qualities of carrot and…
Double Persimmon Napa Cabbage Salad
It’s persimmon month, at least in my house. I’ve got my first batch of dried Hachiya persimmons ready, and fresh mellow Fuyu persimmons on my counter. I put the two of them together in a salad with savory, slightly bitter napa cabbage and it was a great combo. I lightly dressed the greens and persimmons…
Giant Cheesy Goldfish Crackers
These are the Goldfish of your dreams. Cheesy, buttery, smiling giant goldfish crackers. Perfect for a special snack, as they are rich and addictively delicious for the cheese lover. The key to getting the goldfish shape is to augment a diamond ring cookie cutter by elongating the round portion, and adding a dent in the…
Smoky Quinoa and Lentils
Earthy red quinoa and french green lentils taste amazing with sweet ripe tomatoes and a smoky lemon dressing. The magic making these simple foods extra delicious is smoked paprika. I developed this recipe to inspire a friend looking for good lunch ideas. This one works nicely — it’s best at room temp, protein packed, super…