ARTICLES For Winter
BLACK RICE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
WITH NO COMMENTS
Black rice stuffed bell peppers are healthy, delicious and comforting. Make extra and put them in the freezer for a rainy day.
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND BLACK RICE SALAD
WITH NO COMMENTS
An easy, healthy and delicious warm salad made with healthy black rice and cauliflower. Make a vegan version by skipping the feta cheese.
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.
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.
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.
MEZCANDALOSA — MEZCAL COCKTAIL WITH KUMQUATS, MINT & ROSEMARY
WITH 2 COMMENTS
A bright mezcal cocktail made with fresh kumquats, mint and rosemary that feels like a celebration of spring and an end of dreary winter.
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.