Vegetable forward, feel good food
Did you know that you can roast radishes? They lose their peppery punch and transform into something subtly sweet, tender, and a bit nutty–almost like a parsnip. Butter and radishes are a classic french pairing, and this recipe really shines in its simplicity. Top them with toasty pistachios, orange scented ricotta, mint, and balsamic reduction…
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Baby artichokes are one of my absolute favorite spring delicacies. They haven’t grown their tough inner “choke” yet, meaning you can practically eat the entire thing raw. Thinly shaved artichoke salad is a traditional italian springtime treat, and I’ve taken my own spin on it here with capers, pine nuts, parsley, and avocado. In celebration…
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with avocado and focaccia croutons Here’s my philosophy on salads: If you are going to eat a salad for dinner, put some fat and carbs in it! Fat is delicious and satiating and ensures you aren’t hungry again in an hour, and this salad has creamy avocado and decadent homemade caesar dressing (hail to the…
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This is my ideal healthy meal. It’s got a good balance of satiating fat, carbs, lots of greens, and some lean protein. Succulent scallops, briny and bright olive vinaigrette, toasty saffron couscous, and wilty spinach and herbs — I’m getting hungry again just thinking about it! If you are intimidated by searing scallops, fear not!…
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Can salads be sexy? I think so! Especially when they are drizzled with this ultra creamy roasted garlic dressing. Fresh sprouts, peppery arugula, crunchy radishes and sunflower seeds, and salted tomatoes – I don’t want to use the word “perfect” here, but it’s pretty close. Tips Start the garlic early. It takes about 45 minutes…
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I’ve really been missing traveling this week, and one of my all time favorite meals abroad has to be Bún chả in Hanoi, Vietnam. The best part of the dish, for me, are the flavor packed grilled pork meatballs. While you can’t book flights to Vietnam right now, you CAN make my version of the…
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I love thai papaya salad. It’s spicy, sweet, tangy, and crunchy– everything that makes a refreshing and tasty side dish. Because green papayas are not your standard grocery store fare, I’ve created my own version using cucumbers and asian pear. Same flavor profile, slightly crunchier texture, what do you have to lose? If you can’t…
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This is a great dinner for when you feeling like being healthy… but not that healthy, ya feel? This is my riff on the classic green bean and potato salad with a few key adjustments: crispy potatoes over boiled, anchovy vinaigrette, and potatoes roasted in BACON FAT… cause why not? Here I combine two techniques…
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Duck breast is incredibly easy to make at home! The meat is perfectly medium rare, the skin is nice and crispy. Duck is rich, so I’ve paired it here with a persimmon panzanella salad. While duck is easy, it does require some technique to properly render the skin fat. Click the instagram icon below for…
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This is my go to winter salad, perfect for potlucks because it holds up well for a few hours. Enjoy! Serves 4 Ingredients 4 cups shaved brussel sprouts (about 10 oz whole brussels) 4 tbs olive oil 2 tbs apple cider vinegar 1 tsp lemon zest 1 tsp Dijon mustard “Shit tons” of black pepper…
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