I just discovered for myself the amazingness that is digging in to a bowl of borscht with a dollop of sour cream stirred into it. It is another level of comfort food. I’m so thankful for my friend Anya for introducing me to borscht. Anya read more
Citrus ginger tea is a delightful blend of spicy ginger, zesty citrus juice, and honey that will warm you from the inside out. This tea will awaken your senses, strengthen your immune and digestive systems and give you a natural energy boost. The best ginger read more
30-minute andouille kale soup is a low-effort high-reward recipe. Only 5 ingredients, cooks in 1 pot, and is ready in 30 minutes. Packed with flavor and nutrients, this soup will leave you satisfied and wanting more. This soup is easy to make vegetarian, though it read more
Luscious and creamy Lemongrass Pumpkin Soup pairs roasted pumpkin with Vietnamese flavors to create your next favorite pumpkin soup. This easy soup hits all the right spots for dinner on a cold and dark night. Why this recipe works After a prolific harvest of pumpkin read more
We’re a week out from Christmas and you may, like me, be asking yourself if you really need to make another type of holiday cookies. I’m here to tell you yes, make a batch of maple walnut chocolate chip cookies, because food is medicine, and read more
Maitake mushroom chips are crispy and surprisingly meaty. Eat straight out of the oven or use them to top salads, pasta, or roasted chicken dishes. Maitake Mushrooms This past fall I was generously gifted a freshly foraged maitake mushroom (thank you Marcus!). Maitake, or hen-of-the-woods, read more
Baked apple oatmeal is loaded with goodness- oats, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, raisins, warming spices, and of course apples, all baked together with a creamy custard. This is a perfect way to start off your days in fall, and is especially nice to make on chilly read more
Raw unsalted sunflower seeds are my favorite alternative to pine nuts in pesto, and make homemade pesto much more budget-friendly. Tips for the Greenest Pesto Basil oxidizes quickly, turning from bright green to brown rapidly after its cellular contents are exposed to air through chopping read more
Late Summer Shrimp Scampi with Corn and Cherry Tomatoes is a weeknight-friendly meal that good quality simple ingredients turn into something special. This version of the classic shrimp scampi uses olive oil instead of butter, lemon juice in place of wine, and best of all read more
Summer Shorts- Tomato Cucumber Season All winter I dream of the ways I’ll eat freshly picked tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers all summer long. Greek salad is one of my favorite ways to enjoy the summer bounty of fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. Traditional greek salad is read more