Recipes & inspiration for a healthy life
I start a lot of my vegetable soups with a ritualistic soaking of beans. The beans I favor these days are cannellini because they make soups creamier and they're a nutritional powerhouse. I sometimes soak more than I need and freeze a portion of them to add to soups at a later time. And I'll admit ...
Applesauce is easy to make, and in its most basic form is just apples and water. But indulge a bit with this recipe. It yields a silky smooth, dessert-ready applesauce, with hints of vanilla and spice. You can probably take the spices to another level, adding on to what I've ...
I created this recipe on a whim a few nights ago because I had all the ingredients for the sweet and sour sauce, plus some leftover frozen shrimp. This is a variation on my Sweet and Sour Meatballs recipe, which I updated to include cauliflower rice and stir-fried peppers ...
Every so often I create a new version of a crustless quiche with a combination of ingredients that goes well together. Sun-dried tomatoes adds a nice salty tanginess to an egg and spinach mixture, while adding goat cheese, goat yogurt cheese, or a dairy substitute such as ...
I believe you start from where you are, with what you have. As you venture into making food you love (and loves you back), you learn and grow, and with growth comes an appreciation for fine tools that not only save time, but make cooking and eating a life-long adventure. I've ...
Granola is amazingly easy to make, store, and travel with. It's great as a snack, a meal, and a quick energy booster. I usually eat it as a snack, and it goes great with coconut milk or yogurt. I have a recipe for granola in my first cookbook, and lately I've been making my ...
The request for stroopwafels came in a few years ago and I landed a recipe after sampling a few processed versions. The word stroopwafel is Dutch for "syrup waffle." Based on my research, stroopwafels are traditionally made from dough consisting of flour, butter, sugar, ...
I create recipes using simple, nutrient-dense ingredients, staying as close to the earth as possible.
One of my boys was diagnosed with Crohn’s, which inspired me to start Comfy Belly, and create recipes to share my love of good, healthy food. Read More →
