In the middle of the Arizona desert, steps from majestic rock formations and red dirt trails, I had a nourishing dish at a Thai restaurant. And then, when I got home, I made it again and again. It’s a very simple curry with tons of flavor, fresh ingredients, and it’s quick and easy to make. …
Green Velvet Soup {quick & easy}
It’s a fact. I feel best eating green food. And, yeah, I’m an organic girl whenever possible. Spending the extra money on organic food is my donation to the planet. But do what you can afford, because all veggies and fruit are good. I get a kick out of creating and consuming quick and easy …
Blackened Chicken
Paprika, salt, and garlic powder are the 3 key seasonings for this quick and easy blackened chicken. This happens to be one of my go-to recipes when I’m craving a fast, protein-heavy meal. I have another version using eggs that cooks eve quicker than this recipe. You can probably blacken the chicken using a grill, …
Chicken Marsala {dairy-free, grain-free}
Ok. Big confession here. When I first tested this dish, I forgot to buy the Marsala wine. So I winged it, and tested a few more times, and now I prefer it without Marsala wine. That said, feel free to use Marsala wine with this recipe. Most of the alcohol cooks off pretty quickly, but …
Baked Apples
Baking an apple is an exercise in patience (for me), given the long baking time. But it’s so worth the wait. My grandmother served baked apples for dessert when I was young. Nothing fancy. From my memory it was baked until it was completely soft. Since I don’t know how she prepared it, I’ve experimented …
Thumbprint Cookies
This recipe is great to make with kids (or adults) because the dough needs to be rolled into a ball using your hands, and then you insert your thumb in the middle to flatten it and fill with jelly. Just imagine a Playdough session that results in tasty cookies. My favorite part is the jam. …
Rustic Mushroom Spaghetti Squash Sauté
Here’s an earthy rendition of spaghetti squash sauté using mushrooms, spinach, garlic, and other good stuff. I begin sampling this dish way before it’s ready. The aroma of sautéing mushrooms, onions, garlic, and spinach makes my mouth water. And I certainly need to taste it while I’m salting it. A quick note on dairy: A …
Creamed Spinach {dairy-free}
If you’re a creamed spinach lover but you’re not eating dairy, no need to wonder what other dishes you’ll be able to eat. You can have this. Creamed spinach is usually made with dairy-based cream and cheese, which is not an option for folks avoiding dairy. This recipe uses cashew cream and spinach. The cashew cream …
Baked Hot Wings
I call these hot wings, however many call them Buffalo wings because they were invented in Buffalo, New York. I had no idea hot wings were so easy to make, and for some reason they remind me of party food. Maybe because they’re finger food, and they have a kick to them. In any case, …
Ranch Dressing {egg-free & dairy-free}
A few weeks ago I cut out dairy in an effort to get rid of intermittent migraines. And it worked. I think I was eating too much aged cheese and chocolate. The great thing was it gave me the chance to dig into some healthy dairy-free options, like this ranch dressing recipe. I usually make …
Roasted Strawberries
I have a lot of strawberries, and it’s early in the season. Must be Seattle weather. I plant a strawberry patch at every place I live. They’re just so easy to grow in this part of the country, seems like a no-brainer. We had a wet winter, and then recently, a few beautiful weeks of …
Roasted Asparagus Soup
Not sure how often you eat asparagus—I have it about once a year. It’s when I notice bunches of it, fresh, in season, sitting in a tub of ice water in the market, waiting for me. I usually do what I love to do with veggies when I want them warm: roast them. This time I roasted them …
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