Asian Coleslaw is the newest addition to my spring/summer salad recipe collection. It’s a refreshing detour from the softer lettuce-based salads, especially when you’re in the mood for something crunchy and fresh to pair with a meal or even as the meal itself. I especially love the variety of healthy vegetables you get with every bite. My biggest pet peeve …
Arugula Salad with Zesty Marinated Mushrooms
I don’t know the history of salad or where this brilliant “dish” (if you will) got its start but I’m really glad it became a thing. There are so many wonderful ways to make a good salad with endless ingredients and methods that come together to create a salad that pleases just about every palate on the planet. One of …
Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad
When I was growing up, my mother worked full time, so family dinners were deliciously predictable. My mom stayed true to her famous five; fried pork chops with mashed potatoes and homemade gravy, Italian spaghetti and meat sauce, tuna and noodle hot dish, homemade soup, and pot roast on Sundays. She detoured from those meals whenever she had the time to get …
Dairy-Free Cashew Cheese Recipe
Years ago, I learned to make nut cheese and it is still one of my favorite dairy-free recipes, Nut cheese is a healthier alternative to traditional cheese and makes a delicious spread for crackers, dip for chips, sauce on pizza or noodles, and a tasty way to add extra vitamins and minerals in your morning smoothie. Cashews have a buttery, …
Banana Chocolate Collagen Shake
If you haven’t heard by now, amino acids have taken center stage in the world of food and health. The number of people who are actively seeking healthier skin, hair, and nails is growing and so is the number of people who are adding supplements to their daily diets. Because of this, collagen peptides have made their mark on the …
Basimo Beach Sweet Almonds Recipe
Basimo Beach Sweet Almonds is a recipe created by my friend, Laurie, owner of Basimo Beach Cafe in Clearwater Florida. Both sweet and tender, these marinated nuts are my go-to treat when I want a sweet snack on the healthier side. For centuries, many cultures have considered almonds to be healthy and healing to our bodies. This power-packed food offers …
Tamari Ginger Almonds | A Delicious Whole Almond Recipe
Ever have those days where your body is craving something to snack on but you can’t figure out what? Asian inspired Tamari Ginger Almonds are one of those snacks that satisfy whatever craving I am having. The combination of fresh ginger and garlic, salty tamari and sweet Medjool dates cover almost every flavor taste bud in the mouth. Years ago, I …
Indian Vegetable Rice Pulao
It has blessed my life to have beautiful friends from around the world. One of those friends is Jeety from India. The first time I tried Indian Rice Pulao was at a dinner gathering hosted by Jeety and her husband. Many of us are familiar with a dish called Rice Pilaf which has a long history of existence throughout the …
It Begins at the Table Cookbook Sneak Peak: Arugula with Garlic, Ginger, and Tamari Mushrooms
This is a sneak peek recipe from my cookbook, It Begins at the Table! The earthy combination of garlic, ginger, and tamari-soaked mushrooms create a beautiful balance of autumn flavors next to a bed of peppery arugula and gritty Parmigiano-Reggiano. The pungent taste of these mushrooms is incredibly versatile and pair nicely with grilled steak or fish, in a stir …