Last week we went to the West Side Market and brought home a big fat bunch of gorgeous golden beets. I was so pleased with how they turned out. We had a great big bowl full of golden beets, and they lasted four days while we ate them with everything! That’s because this recipe goes great with roasted chicken, thick tangy yogurt, scrambled eggs, a bowl of lentil soup, or greens sauteed in olive oil. Basically, everything. Continue reading
Category Archives: Recipes
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Asian Cabbage Slaw
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of spending the evening with a wonderful group of new friends. The fire was crackling, the food and wine were wonderful, the company was delicious, and I had such a nice time. This Asian Cabbage Slaw was one of the inspired dishes we enjoyed together. I could tell you all kinds of reasons why this salad is so good for you, like the Vitamin C, and the heat from the capsaicin, and the benefits of acid, but the fact of the matter is that the best reason to make this is because it’s really good. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Nut & Seed Bread Not For the Birds
Res ipsa hummingbird: This recipe hums for itself. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Simply Black Bean Soup
Sometimes you need to get something on the table pronto-quick-fast! This delicious black bean soup is for those times. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Breakfast Blueberry Scones
You may not have realized, but scones don’t need to be made with wheat flour. These gorgeous scones, made from nut flour, are flavorful and sweet, gentle and crumbly on your tongue, and full of nourishing ingredients. Whether you’re wheat-sensitive or simply curious, these scones are the perfect treat if you’re looking for a sweet, nutritious something to enjoy with your morning tea or coffee. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Stogie’s Belize Hot! Sauce
When I was a kid my parents had friends, Ted & Frieda, who grew hot peppers on their farm in Muncie, Indiana. When we stopped in Muncie for a visit, on our way across the country to the Twin Cities, Ted laid out an array of peppers on the kitchen counter. I tried every one. They were spectacular, and I was hooked. Forever after, he called me “Hot Pepper.” I’ve never met a hot sauce I didn’t like. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Andrew Weil’s Tofu Salad
Vegans coming for brunch? No problem! Here’s what you do:
Make a bowl of this tofu salad to serve alongside the egg and tuna salad. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, will be oh-so-glad that you did! Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Roasted Carrots with Lemon
Expect your taste buds to go crazy for this recipe! Something sweet, orange, and delicious turns carrots into candy when they are roasted at high heat. Add garlic and preserved lemon peel, and magic is guaranteed to happen. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Lentils, Grapes & Hazelnuts
You know this recipe comes straight from your dear friend who can cook incredibly authentic Lebanese food like nobody’s business (because she learned it from her own beloved mother of blessed memory) when she tells you exactly which type of green lentil she prefers for this salad and you’ve never even heard of it. Carry on. Any green lentil is better than none.
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Cookies!
I hope that everyone is having a wonderful holiday, and that you find yourself surrounded by at least a few simple things to nourish body and soul, like kind people, blankets, hummable music and, of course, good food. Just in case you’re looking for one more cookie recipe, I recommend this one. Enjoy to your heart’s content. Continue reading