These days I find myself asking, “Is there anything cauliflower can’t do?” Until recently, I viewed cauliflower as a colorless, tasteless addition to otherwise tempting crudités. Picked last from every …
Wasabi Miso Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Growing up in the Midwest, my grandmother would often tell me she’d never met a potato she didn’t like. We’d laugh when she said this, but I certainly couldn’t argue …
Healthy Irish Foods for Your St. Patrick’s Day Feast
Most holidays give us a reason to celebrate food, and St. Patrick’s Day is no exception. Some of us get into the spirit on March 17th by turning all of …
Immunity Broth
In the midst of winter, immune-boosting foods can really make a difference in the strength of our overall defense system. Bolstering our immunity is critical as we take steps …
5 Ways to Brighten up Your Soup
What I love about soup is that you can make it out of just about anything you’ve already got on hand. Leftover roasted vegetables can be pureed with broth or …
December Recipe: Salmon Ochazuke
Two years ago in the midst of winter, my best friend Niki was in her second trimester of pregnancy with her son, Raury. I was home in Minneapolis for the …
November Recipe: Tippy’s Cranberry Salsa
I’ve been eating this cranberry salsa since my cousin Tippy first made it 16 years ago. In the Twin Cities where she lives, she’s locally famous for it. She’d roll …
Quick and Easy Recipes for Hashimoto
These recipes are perfect for people that have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Please read the blog, titled “Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis – The Fastest Growing Autoimmune Disorder in America” that accompanies these recipes. And, …
September Recipe Butternut Squash Tagine
A traditional North African tagine consists of spiced meat and vegetables cooked low and slow in an earthenware vessel. We also call this cooking vessel a tagine. You don’t need …
July Recipe-Gazpacho 2.0
If winter is a season for stews, then summer is a season for cold salads and raw, seasonal fruit. It’s no wonder we crave lighter and crisper foods when the …