Category: Vegetables

I love it when healthy food is all the rage. Trendy, if you will. That’s how I know it’s ok to post it. Other people besides me think it’s cool. I know these might be a little too trendyhealthy for some of you, but they pass my taste test. Even more than that though, they […]

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 […]

My roasted red pepper harissa recipe for the Bite of Seattle Home Cooks Competition. It’s embarrassing to watch, but it paid off well– I won the contest and get to cook on the main stage at the Bite of Seattle this summer!

Maybe it’s the Mediterranean streak in my blood, but I am quite certain that I could eat a Greek salad every night of the week and be a very happy girl. Or, any Greek food for that matter. (Which is what I’ve been doing lately, if you really want to know). And then, one day, […]

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 […]

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, […]

Last night, my friend Katelyn came over for dinner. As dinner was served, we both started laughing. Only at my house would 3 courses of vegetables, all prepared in different ways, be normal for dinner. Luckily she was a great sport about it all (bless your heart Kate) and even let me experiment a bit […]

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. […]

Q & A: From my inbox this week: Q: I love going to farmer’s markets this time of year, and it sounds silly, but I never know what to make with the food that’s available there. Any ideas? A: Yes, it’s not a silly question- because farmer’s market’s are seasonal, not every ingredient in most […]

Heirloom Tomatoes In honor of the first farmer’s market’s opening in the area this week,  it’s time for a fresh and healthy appetizer that oozes that sweet summertime feelin’. It can hardly be considered a real recipe because it’s so simple to assemble, but will become a favorite of yours I am sure- even for […]