Sometimes putting a few simple ingredients together creates a bit of magic in the kitchen. Beets, meet tarragon … you two are meant for each other. A simple dressing of lemon and olive oil is gently sweetened with honey to add a floral note to the earthy beets and warm, herbal tarragon. Tarragon is an…
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Quinoa and Red Chard Saute
Here’s a quick main dish that uses the sweet/savory beautiful beet cousin, Red Chard. This sauteing green is a nutrition dynamo and pairs well with nutty quinoa and warm spices. I added some carrot and sweet potato to add a bit of extra mellow sweetness and body to this filling dish. This dish comes together…
Red Lentil Patties
I am a fan of lentils — they are so tasty, inexpensive, and nutritious. These tiny bright orange lentils are referred to as Red lentils, and are a favorite in dal and in patties because of how completely they break down and add texture to dishes. These savory, spiced patties start with thick lentil paste,…
Snickerdoodles
Cinnamon, sugar, butter — and the puffy-soft/slightly crispy texture is what makes this classic cookie one of my favorites. The key is just the right ratio of ingredients, and using baking soda and cream of tartar for leavening. Snickerdoodles Here’s a bonus – this is recipe is supremely easy to throw together — no need…
Beef Chili
Rich chilies, tangy tomatoes and savory beef make a bowl of chili a homey, soul satisfying classic. A friend had a bonanza of grass fed ground beef, and I was the happy recipient of her largesse. This bowl of chili was the result. Chili is fast, nourishing, and tasty. The key? Good chili powder. There…
Homemade Hummus
Smooth, tasty, and as old school as it gets, homemade hummus is really simple – and a delicious DIY Basic. This classic chickpea and tahini paste has been made for centuries in the middle east — no food processors needed. But if you have one, it’s easier. Learn to make hummus at home and you…
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