Simple Food, Simply Delicious
Do you ever miss smoothies in the wintertime? I do.
I love the nutrition smoothies provide, but often find they’re too cooling and can even slow my digestion down when colder weather arrives.
After doing some research on the ancient practice of Ayurveda, I discovered there are a few ways to “warm” your smoothie so it’s not so cooling to your body, which is perfect when you’re already battling colder temps but still want your daily dose of greens. Let me show you how.
Over the years I've made dozens of batches of guacamole at home, each one a little different and more nuanced than the last. I've tried varying quantities of ingredients, using limes vs. lemons, playing with different spices and textures, and I'm ... Read more →
Have you ever seen a recipe that called for "harissa paste," but weren't sure what it was? I've been there. In my earlier days of cooking I used to either skip it altogether, or substitute with whatever hot sauce I had on hand. Fast forward to now, ... Read more →
In college I subsisted on cafe lunches to power me through writing papers and studying for tests. Panera was a frequent stop of mine since they had salads and soups and SO much coffee. One of my go-to's was their black bean soup and I've had it in ... Read more →
If you're like me, you're just getting your feet wet in the world of medicinal and adaptogenic mushrooms. Until recently, I never would've dreamed of putting mushrooms anywhere near my coffee or hot chocolate, but now I'm putting them in my morning ... Read more →
Everyone needs a good, classic stir fry recipe in their back pocket for quick lunches and dinners, and I think this should be the one. It comes together in just 30 minutes, uses up leftover grains and vegetables from the week, is rich in protein and ... Read more →
Every cook should know how to make a simple side salad and lemon vinaigrette. It's the easy side dish to pair with just about any entrée, comes together in 10 minutes with simple ingredients, and is incredibly versatile. Let me show you how it's ... Read more →
