Quinoa Egg Bowl, Salsa VerdeMy definition of comfort food: a big warm bowl of quinoa. The salsa and quinoa come together in no time - the salsa verde is prepped as...
Hemp "Tofu" Tostadas, Salsa RojaI ran into hemp tofu this weekend and was pleasantly surprised - it has none of the spongy tofu texture and more a crumbly ricotta feel...
Charred Romaine with Tomatillo DressingThe last 3 weeks have been a bit of a hiatus, with lots of traveling, eating out a lot, and little time to cook. I did lug the September...
Seared Watermelon SteakWatermelon steak is a visual and flavor treat. Surprisingly, it works, really well. When put on a very hot pan, the natural sugars in the...
Turmeric and Mustard Chickpea CabbageCabbage's anti-carcinogenic properties are well known. Turmeric (another anti-carcinogenic powerhouse), mustard and cumin come together...
Mexican Green ShakshoukaShakshouka is one of my favorite brunch dishes, up there with chilaquiles. Eggs are poached in a spicy tomato and onion stew, making it...
Pomegranate Glazed Baked EggplantGrowing up, my older brother would regularly order "limonada con granada": typically this would come back as limeade mixed with granadina...
Peach and Blackberry CompotePeaches and berries are in peak season, and the two combine perfectly in this easy dish. Unlike traditional compotes, I did not add any...
Cauliflower RiceYou know when dishes pretend to be a healthy versions of a not-good-for-you dish? Like vegan melty cheese, it is risky, and comes hand in...
Watermelon Mint SaladBite into a watermelon slice in August and... uf. It's the epitome of summer: sweet, juicy, refreshing. This salad is that and more. It...