Recipes

Apricot lends sweetness to balance the natural acidity in tomato and red pepper, while spices including chili powder, nutmeg, turmeric and cinnamon brighten the dish and add complexity.

A fragrant and spicy blend of up to 30 or more dried spices, roots, peppers and leaves, some traditional versions up the ante with specialty ingredients like saffron and rose petals.

Shakshuka, also seen spelled as Shakshouka or chakchouka, many say originated in North Africa, however you will see it in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine as well.

Tonight, when I took my first stab at chimichurri sauce and it came out exactly how I had hoped, it definitely warranted a happy dance.

Please don’t let the long ingredient list and long cooking time prevent you from making this stew. Make it on a weekend, and you will be reheating it throughout the week. Trust me, it’s worth it.

If you know me, you know that I’ll add low-calorie, low-carbohydrate, health-shielding non-starchy vegetables to practically any recipe.

Chia seeds are a nutrition powerhouse! One 2-tablespoon serving provides 190 calories, 4 grams protein, 12 grams carbohydrates, 11 grams fiber and 9 grams fat.

These pink pancakes get their vibrant color from pureed red beets. Delicious, nutritious, and fun for the whole family! Perfect for this Valentine’s Day — or any day, really.

Roasted cauliflower is simple and delicious, an easy addition to any meal. For extra flavor and antioxidants, try my warming spice and garlic blend.

This vinaigrette has become quite popular at meal time — it’s the perfect compliment to leafy green salads and roasted vegetables.

All you needs is five minutes of prep time at night and you’ll have a delicious, filling and nutritious breakfast waiting for you in the morning.

This recipe starts with three oversized sweet potatoes roasted in the oven until they’re soft and the outsides are starting to caramelize and the kitchen smells heavenly. 

People are using this cruciferous vegetable in everything from “rice” to pizza dough to mashing it like a potato! Before we dive into one more unusual way to use it, let’s talk about the health benefits.

These energy balls have been my favorite thing to make lately. They are a quick, simple way to have a tasty and nutritious snack on hand.

This recipe uses unsweetened vanilla almond milk blended with hemp hearts, cocoa powder and cinnamon to create a delicious and creamy sugar-free alternative that you can enjoy all winter long.

The thyroid’s job is to produce hormones that play a significant role in energy production and metabolism. These vital hormones have far-reaching effects throughout our bodies.

The thick ceramic nature of the pot allows for more equal diffusion and retention of heat, which comes in particularly handy when cooking rice and other grains such as bulgur.

Some protective trends that have been spotted here in the United States involve cuisines from two different countries: Mexico and Japan.