Category: Appetizers

Sometimes being on the spot is a great thing. This summer, its been a great thing over here. For all of  us, really. That fact that 2 of my favorite summer dishes have come from client cooking sessions– in which I am showing a certain technique (usually how to make healthy “make ahead” dishes for […]

Sometimes inspiration for healthy dishes happen to me when I least expect it. Like in the middle of vacation. In Maui. In the middle of cocktails, in the middle of laying on the beach, in the middle of a great book. You never know. We had stopped at this roadside juice bar for a bite […]

Summer is officially here in Seattle. Well, for the week at least. Let us pretend. The season for boating, picnicing, fresh cocktails, and less time in the kitchen in general. In my kitchen, anyways. I, like many Seattlites, have the intense tendency to want to be outside at every possible moment when the weather is […]

Ingredients: 3 cans wild caught tuna in water 1/2 cucumber (seeds removed) or English cucumber, diced with skin on; or celery 1/2 pint baby tomatoes, halved Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional) 4 TB olive oil + 2 Tb dijon mustard + generous amount of sea salt & pepper Directions: Drain tuna and add to a […]

Cilantro-Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers: Another great sauce to add to the files– cilantro perfection at it’s finest. And although it makes a big batch {great for freezing} and as a great marinade or sauce for most seafood, veggies, potatoes or meat, there’s no better combo than shrimp, pineapple, a few veggies and a grill this […]

 Super Bowl Sunday is all about the food. And football + commercials perhaps {depending who you ask}. And Super Bowl food = junk food {usually}. But why be usual? Especially when you’ll feel like crap the next day.  What about some really good food instead? Yes, please. Recipes: Wild Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Roll-Ups: […]

Beets. Always loved ’em. Never cooked them on my own. They’ve always looked too intimidating to me- like a knife can’t even get to it. I mean, look at them: Little tough guys. But with such a high concentration of antioxidants, iron, anti-inflammatory & detoxification properties (not to mention great taste and color), I knew […]

Can’t stop. Won’t stop. No reason to, really. I will never buy store-bought applesauce again. I think you’ll feel the same. Who knew it was so easy to make? Apples + cinnamon+ water + 15 mins. The perfect snack, side & sweeter treat. Ingredients: 10 Fuji (or any variety) apples cinnamon {water}   Directions: 1. […]

Kale was just named the “healthiest” vegetable around last week, with the most nutrients per bite than anything else out there.  Heavy doses of vitamin k, vitamin a, magnesium, fiber, calcium, omega 3 fatty acids, a extremely high antioxidant count and detoxifying compounds. Impressive, right? Also impressive {to me, at least} are those people that […]

Thanksgiving. Let’s talk about it. And the approaching holiday season as well. For most, Thanksgiving marks the time of the year where people let themselves go. The 5-7 lb creep as the year comes to an end. For some, even the anticipation of holidays coming makes them go off the deep end with their food, […]

This is why I should never be allowed to go to the farmer’s market alone this time of year: Exhibit A: The sad part? I am hiding half of it (yes, half) behind the camera. The best part? 3 days later, it’s all gone. Even the impulse radishes. They were so pretty. I needed them. […]

Seriously, 5 minutes. That’s all you need for this healthy little dish. You get your veggies in, earn yourself some extra time, and have a great snack for the next few days. Easy-peasy and a snap to prepare if you know what I mean. What more can you want?  Inspired by one of my favorite […]