I’m putting the finishing touches on a talk I’m giving this Saturday (OMG! My first TALK!) to a group of moms who are interested in tips and tricks to help their families eat more healthfully. I’m going to break down an average day by meal time, so of course I’m starting with breakfast. One...
Budget Organic Meal Plan No. 4: Corned Beef
So, if you’re like many people, you may have cooked corned beef for St. Patrick’s day. And, like many people, you may have some leftovers. This meal plan starts with a traditional meal of corned beef, cabbage, and carrots (with mashed cauliflower—yummy!) and translates the leftovers into several additional meals. And don’t for one...
Allergy-Free Raspberry Marshmallow Krispy Hearts
With the prevalence of food allergies among kids these days, it’s getting harder and harder for a well-meaning parent to provide a treat that the entire group can enjoy. But these dairy-free, gluten-free Rice Krispy treats do a pretty good job of fitting the bill! Be sure to buy Rice Krispies that are marked gluten free...
Vietnamese-Inspired Lettuce Wraps
These Vietnamese-Inspired flavors are so good together! Serve with rice, rice noodles, or alone.
Roasted Manchurian Cauliflower
Adapted from a recipe by Suvir Saran. PrintRoasted Manchurian Cauliflower Cook Time: 40 minutes Yield: serves 8 I lightened up this amazing Chinese-Indian recipe by Suvir Saran; the original is pan-fried and contains much more oil. This recipe is seriously addicting, and you might want to double it! A wonderful way to introduce cauliflower...
Balsamic Honey-Glazed Roasted Vegetables
PrintBalsamic Honey-Glazed Roasted Vegetables Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutes Yield: 4 servings Delicious oven-roasted spring or fall veggies. If you THINK you don't like Brussels sprouts, give this recipe a try!Ingredients1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed 1 pound baby carrots olive oil spray 1 tsp olive oil 1 T balsamic...
How to Make Gluten-Free Gnocchi with Asparagus and Mushroom Cream
As I mentioned on Monday, last week I held a dinner party at my home to show off my new cooking chops after taking a series of culinary classes at amazing establishments all around Boulder County. My second class—and main course—was a pasta and gnocchi-making class from the amazing Michael Drazsnzak, executive chef at Colterra...
{Video} Thai Caramelized Pork Salad on Google+ Hangouts
Whew! I just did my first EVER Google+ Hangout on Air! And it was super easy. Fun times! I can see myself using this more in the near future… This salad is SO fresh and flavorful, and it’s gluten free (as long as you use GF soy sauce and fish sauce). Get the recipe...
Gluten-Free, Vegan Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Dough—For One
{UPDATE!} I’ve made a gluten-free, vegan version of these. And lo, it is awesome. SEE BELOW! Oh my lord. I can’t believe I’m going to put this out on the internet for anyone to see. Have you ever thought to yourself, “I should make some cookies…” purely because you want to eat some cookie...