At this time of year, it’s almost impossible to escape Resolution Mania. Gym membership offers clutter your real and virtual inbox. Gone are the pins and images or of cookie plates and cocktails, …
Chai Spiced Persimmon Chia Jam
Persimmons are a new thing for me. Growing up in the South, I had never even heard of a persimmon until I loved back to Los Angeles for college. N, a born and raised California native, knew of them …
Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts and Pesto
I’ve noticed recently that I have an obsession with side dishes. Every dish that's catching my eye in magazines, other blogs and Pinterest are salads or dishes overflowing with vegetables and …
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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Muffins with Spinach
Halloween just came and went, marking the start of fall and winter entertaining. I love nothing more than to have people over and cook food for them. But let’s be honest, cooking for a party can be a …
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Chard & Walnut Pesto
Gift giving can be complicated these days, and I’m not the biggest fan of just giving a gift card and calling it a day. Over the years, I’ve realized that no matter how well you know someone, the gift …
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Batch cooking is one of the most delicious gifts you can give yourself. At the end of a long day, you’re tired and don’t feel like even thinking about what to eat. You open the fridge and see the gift …
Stuffed Delicata Squash with Greens, Grains and Beans
I'm honored to be a contributor and participant in Andrew Wilder of Eating Rules' October Unprocessed Challenge. Each October, Andrew challenges you to get more informed about what you're eating, and, …
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Quick Roasted Cauliflower Soup
With most things, there is no one "right" way. You can approach a project or meal in a few different ways and end up with a great-looking project or a flavorful, satisfying meal. Soup, especially …
Roasted Cauliflower Greek Yogurt Dip
I am a snacker, and I know I'm not alone. Snacking can be helpful for keeping your energy up and your hangery tendencies at bay. What you snack on can help keep this steady, as well as any healthy …
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Swiss Chard and Tomato Cauliflower Rice
I'm a dietary traveler. I've got my culinary passport stamped from all different diets and lifestyles, from vegetarian to vegan to gluten free to raw. I'll probably have to get some extra pages soon. …
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Roasted Ginger Honey Carrots & Brussels with Pomegranates
I'm a book lover, through and through. From birth, I have loved and been captivated by books. One of my favorite pictures is of me as a toddler, reading a book with my mom, while being surrounded by …
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Swiss Chard Noodle Bowl
It's time to pull things back to the other side of the spectrum. The holidays are wrapping up, and I'll be honest, I indulged some. It wasn't crazy, but it definitely hasn't been my usual meals or …