Yum yum yum yum. Looking at these pictures again makes me want to run back to the kitchen and make this soup all over again. I know soup in summer sounds like madness but I swear it works here. Rich but not heavy, creamy but fiery, this is the perfect meal for when you’re exhausted…
Southwest Quinoa Cakes
These super-easy superfood cakes are loaded with zesty Southwest flavor. In fact, I have to confess that the salsa in the picture isn’t the salsa from the recipe. The salsa from the recipe was completely devoured by me before photo time so I had to make a last minute substitution. Recipe pro tip: make extra…
Ultimate Guide to Shirataki Noodles: Recipes and Step-by-Step Instructions
I’ve been in love with Shirataki noodles since I first discovered them years ago. For me, the attraction was instant but I know some people aren’t so lucky on their first encounter with these calorie-free noodles. The right flavors and preparation can make all the difference so, even if you’ve tried these noodles before and…
Strawberry Zuccotto with Vanilla Crème Anglais
This cake is the essence of springtime. Here in LA strawberry season starts in April and the sweet smell permeates the produce section of every market through summer. At just a dollar a pint it’s impossible not to load up every time I go shopping. Even more tempting are the vendors along the Pacific Coast…
Gluten-Free Baked Coconut Shrimp with Orange Mustard Dipping Sauce
I can’t believe April is almost over. The last few months have flown by in a blur – a trip to Italy, two snowboard trips, a new job for me, enormous progress finishing our home remodel… it’s been crazy but incredibly fun and productive. Now that the days are getting longer we’re ready to nest…
Vegan BBQ Pulled-Pork-Style Shredded Jackfruit
If you’re planning a football party and want to keep the menu veggie-based, this amazingly authentic pulled-pork-style barbecue jackfruit is just the thing. Vegan, gluten-free and delicious, it will satisfy even picky meat eaters. When I was done testing this recipe I debuted it at a tailgate before a Kenny Chesney concert at the Rose…
Salmon-Crab Sliders with Zesty Creole Mustard Sauce
One of our all time favorite recipes for Salmon Crab Burgers needed and update and we decided to mix it up a little bit by cooking them up slider size. These mini-burgers are just as delicious as the classic version but I think they’re even easier to prepare since we bake them in the oven…
Trader Joe’s Copycat Curried Chicken Deli Salad Healthified: aka Really Awesome Curry Chicken Salad
So, those of you fortunate enough to have a Trader Joe’s in the area have probably seen their “Curried White Chicken Deli Salad.” Those of you who have tasted it know it’s the greatest curried chicken salad in the history of our planet. Just the right amount of creamy, spicy, and sweet, a supposedly three-serving…
Rustic Italian Sausage with Grapes and Balsamic Vinegar
Looking for something fast, hearty, and thrillingly delicious but still easy on the calorie and bank budget? Not anymore! This dish, adapted from the eternally reliable Cook’s Illustrated, is everything you could want in a weeknight dish (few ingredients, one pot, minimal prep) but fancy enough for entertaining (exotic flavors, elegant presentation, impressive yumminess). If…
Sichuan Shirataki & Cucumber Sesame Noodle Salad
Happy 2016! I hope you had an awesome New Year. This year I surprised Brad with a trip to Catalina for their annual Gala in the Avalon Casino. If you’ve never been, the casino is a large, beautiful art deco building with a massive ballroom and movie theater that was built in 1927. It’s never…
