My first taste of horseradish was as a kid during a Passover seder. The horseradish is symbolic of the bitterness of slavory the Jewish people endured in Egypt. Every seder I spoon a healthy serving of horseradish on a piece of Matzo and engulf it. If you’ve ever sat through a Passover seder you will understand the ravenous state that ensues, …
Mustard Thyme Roasted Chicken
Mustard herb roasted chicken pieces make for tender meat, with a crispy outer edge. I’ve always believed that mustard and chicken belong together. What other ingredients join the party depends on my mood and what I have on hand. And honey and mustard also belong together, but only sometimes with chicken. Anyway, I don’t want to …
Chicken Shawarma with Jeweled Cauliflower Rice
Here’s a complete dish that’s great to prepare any time of year: Chicken Shawarma and roasted cauliflower rice with parsley, dried apricots and cranberries. I can eat a huge bowl of the jeweled cauliflower rice with a generous serving of lemon yogurt on top and a tall glass of sparkling water, and I’m good. The chicken …
Strawberry Yogurt Bowl
There is something to be said for starting the day with a bowl of yogurt. It has a smooth, creamy texture, making it easy on the waking digestive system. And I like the shot of probiotics. Usually I combine the yogurt with fresh fruit, and if the fruit is tart I add a drizzle of …
White Chicken Chili
White chicken chili could be made up of any number of things besides chicken—clear broth with chili ingredients, creamy broth with all white ingredients, or a medley of what you have hanging around in your pantry. Luckily I had a most excellent taste tester who knew exactly what he wanted in his white chili. This …
Yellow Cauliflower Rice, Dal, Chutney, and Raita
This is a collection of recipes that was slated for my cookbook, Cooking for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, but due to size restraints most of it had to be cut. The only part that is in the book is the yellow cauliflower rice. I’m sharing this list of group of recipes as inspiration for a meal that …