ARTICLES For Lunch
QUINOA PILAF WITH ASPARAGUS, ALMONDS AND LEMON
WITH 5 COMMENTS
Asparagus, lemons, almonds and a kick of cayenne and cumin, make this quinoa pilaf a flavorful and healthy alternative to rice.
ROASTED EGGPLANT SALAD WITH SMASHED CUCUMBERS AND CHICKEN
WITH 2 COMMENTS
This chilled roasted eggplant salad pairs crunchy smashed cucumbers with savory roast eggplant, shredded chicken & a bright rice vinegar dressing. This is a perfectly refreshing meal for the dog days of summer.
SWEET POTATO HUMMUS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOTS
WITH ONE COMMENT
This umami-rich sweet potato humus is the very definition of comfort food. The good news is it is very healthy as well as delicious.
SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND TOMATOES
WITH NO COMMENTS
This refreshing and crunchy smashed cucumber salad is perfect for a hot sultry evening or to pair with spicy food. The crunch of the cucumbers pairs well with the silkiness of the avocados and the tomatoes add color and pop. Can be made in advance.
GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH TWISTED BACON & AVOCADO
WITH 3 COMMENTS
This grilled shrimp salad with twisted bacon, corn, tomatoes and avocado makes for the perfect summer entertaining salad. It can largely be made ahead and assembled just before you serve.
MINTED SHRIMP TACOS WITH ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND JICAMA TORTILLAS
WITH NO COMMENTS
Healthy, flavorful and low carb and gluten-free shrimp tacos will become one of your favorite summertime meals.
TOMATO CONFIT WITH TORN, TOASTED DIPPING BREAD
WITH 7 COMMENTS
Tomato confit turns ho-hum tomatoes into wow-wow-wow tomatoes. Serve with toasted torn dipping bread and you have a delightful appetizer or meal accompaniment.
CHICKEN RAMEN NOODLE SOUP WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
WITH NO COMMENTS
An incredibly fragrant and satisfying chicken ramen soup. The broth is unique in that it is chock full of shredded chicken and caramelized onions.
KUMQUAT AND SPINACH SALAD WITH MISO DRESSING
WITH NO COMMENTS
Kumquats give this spinach salad an unexpected flavor pop and the miso dressing adds delicious umami to create a healthy and addictive salad.
HOMEMADE SHORT RIB RAMEN NOODLE SOUP WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
WITH ONE COMMENT
This flavorful short rib ramen noodle soup maybe the very ultimate in comfort food. The genius of this recipe is the mashup of delicious Asian flavors with a fantastic amount of caramelized onions. It takes awhile to make, but is worth the effort. Make a big batch and freeze the leftovers.