This über healthy, vegan, gluten free Carrot Quinoa Chickpea salad is more than a salad and better for you than popular fast-casual “bowls”, in fact, you could call it a square meal. For some reason this term crossed my mind and struck me as ironic – when, why and how did the expression “square meal” come […]
Main Dish
Shrimp and Shishito Peppers
Low in everything except flavor, shrimp and shishito peppers come together in a flash for a quick weekday meal or an impressive, yet effortless, weekend dinner with friends. Really, the only “labor” involved is peeling and deveining the fresh shrimp – notice I said “fresh” shrimp – this is because you’re going to buy the […]
Deliciously Healthy 4th of July Menu #lowsodium
I’ll say it again and then we’ll get on with celebrating the 4th of July! A Low Sodium diet does not have to bland or boring. It means finding new ways to tantalize your tastebuds using herbs, citrus, no-salt spices, chiles, peppers, onions, garlic, and mushrooms. It means opening up a whole new world of […]
Shrimp and Crab Cake Burgers with Avocado Jalapeno Yogurt Sauce
Yesss!! This Shrimp and Crab Cake Burger is designed for seafood lovers who want only the true taste of crab and fresh shrimp unsullied by fillers or strong seasonings. Inspired by the incredible fresh-caught seafood dishes that are seared in my taste memory since visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast last month, these luscious shrimp and […]
Baby Bok Choy Risotto
Inspired by Lidia Bastianich’s “Waste Not, Want Not” Lettuce Risotto where she uses the outer leaves of salad greens that would normally be thrown out (or composted) to make a beautiful creamy risotto, today’s recipe is yet another way to enjoy tender baby bok choy. Like Lidia, I hate wasting food and feel a great […]
Baked Coconut Shrimp
One of America’s all time favorite appetizers for any occasion is coconut shrimp – am I wrong? Unless, of course, you’re allergic to seafood or don’t like shrimp and/or you don’t favor coconut (what!!). If you fall in either of these two categories, you may as well click out now. Me, I love both and […]
Fast, Fresh + Easy: Smoky Date Teriyaki Wild Salmon
We’re talking dinner here, especially those weeknight dinners where you need to get it on the table fast to satisfy hungry mouths and because you’ve got things to do, people to see, a couch calling your name…. But you still want to create an appealing, nutritious meal because your family deserve the best! My mainstay […]
Mexican Potato Beer Cheese Soup with Poblano Crema
A modern twist on Caldo de Queso con Papas is the second in my Potatoes Around The World recipe series for the Idaho Potato Commission. And a mighty fine, comforting soup it is. With a swirl of poblano crema, its touch of smoky green heat was just the ticket for St. Paddy’s Day, too. I […]
Potatoes Around the World: African Potato and Cauliflower Stew
Potatoes around the world – that’s what we’re talking about! Yes, everyone’s doing St. Patrick’s Day potato recipes and green drinks and, if you’re lookin’ for some of that, check out my twist on Guinness Beef Stew or super easy Potato Leek Soup and gorgeous photos of our trip to the Emerald Isle. We always […]
Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Mozzarella
Eggplant: Love It or Leave It? Which eggplant camp are you in? I love eggplant, but I know many people don’t share my enthusiasm for this stunning purple nightshade. Most objections to eggplant are usually about texture or bitterness. But when eggplant is treated right, it’s creamy and earthy—a superstar in dips as well as […]