Chewy farro, fresh herbs, cherries, and crunchy walnuts join forces to create a seasonal salad bursting with nutrition, flavor, and texture. Don't toss the farro cooking water, it has a lovely flavor and is delicious as a soup or stew base. 1 cup farro, rinsed ½...
While strolling along at the farmers market recently these beauties caught my eye. Loaded with stress busting magnesium, energy producing iron and bone strengthening vitamin K, dark leafy greens pack a wallop when it comes to a source of concentrated nutrition. 2...
This dish was inspired by the bright, fresh, simplicity of classic Greek Salad. Lentils are an excellent source of fiber and vegetable protein, plus they are amenable to many flavor profiles. This tasty, satisfying version will fill you up while helping keep blood...
Caramelization is another term for “browning”. It is a low and slow cooking technique that capitalizes upon sugars naturally found in foods. Caramelization coaxes out naturally sweet taste by creating many new, and more complex, flavor molecules. 3 tablespoons extra...
Baking is my favorite method for producing perfectly cooked grain. The even surround of oven heat eliminates any wonder about whether the grains will cook at the same rate. The key is to bring the cooking liquid to a boil first before going into the oven. Temp I use...
I was sitting in the dentist’s chair recently and out of the blue became inspired by red cabbage, red beets, red onion and red pomegranate. Delicious and visually stunning, this glistening, jewel toned side dish is the result of that inspiration. The slaw is...
Sadly, this fall brought massive and destructive wildfires to the Golden State, our skies here in Northern California were blanketed with heavy, thick, dense smoke for weeks. The air quality was terrible 24/7, for days on end, causing many folks to experience...
This recipe came about by standing in front of my open fridge and wondering what I should bring to a lunch gathering. It was very hot outside and I was short on time, so I was envisioning a dish that was simple, quick, tasty, healthy, thirst quenching, and party...
viagra useful siteGazpacho is a quintessential soup for the dog days of summer. For me, sipping a big bowlful is an enjoyable and tasty way to stay hydrated and get loads of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients at the same time. Serves 8 1 ½ - 2 cups tomato...
This fresh take on gazpacho is restorative, hydrating, and a perfect remedy if feeling fatigued or depleted. Members of the cucurbitaceae or gourd family, honeydew melon and cucumber are a natural pairing. The pumpkin seeds in this chilled soup lend texture along with...