Blasted Green Beans
This could not be easier! The high heat blisters the green beans -- soo good. I think this would be great with some chopped Kalamata Olives and/or lemon zest added at the end. INGREDIENTS serves 210 - 12 oz. bag of organic trimmed green beans (this is an...
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Bok Choy and Shiitakes
This is an easy and so flavorful saute. You can make it super easy by just using the bok choy and mushrooms, or boost it a bit by using the optional onion and ginger.INGREDIENTS serves 4 1 tbsp. sesame oil (or coconut or avocado will work!)1/4 onion or...
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What’s on the Menu? January 27
A real-time look at what we ate this week. The plan with some notes about diversions from it.SundaySheetpan Dinner: Andouille Sausage (that we made!), Shrimp, Potatoes, Okra, Red PepperMondaySpaghetti Squash and MeatballsKale Caesar with Dairy-free DressingTuesdaywe...
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Find Another Way
After all of those amazing Christmas cookies I made in December (which we thoroughly enjoyed), Scott and I decided to do a Whole 30 January. So, no added sugars, grains, dairy, legumes, and alcohol.Now, as I always tell you, this wasn’t about being punitive or...
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What’s on the Menu? January 20
A real-time look at what we ate this week. The plan with some notes about diversions from it.SundaySteak with Chimichurri SauceMexican Flavors Roasted AsparagusTostones ( twice - cooked plantains)MondayBBQ Stuffed Sweet PotatoesSmothered Collard GreensPickled...
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Red Jewel Salad
This salad is just gorgeous and feels so nourishing and feminine! You can use prepared cabbage and beets or do your own.INGREDIENTS serves 4 - 61 10 oz. bag of shredded red cabbage, or half a head, thinly sliced2 cooled, cooked beets (packaged at store or peeled,...
read moreLamb and Apricot Meatloaves
This mixture can be made into mini-meatloaves or meatballs. Simply adjust the cooking time accordingly! INGREDIENTS serves 4 12 dried apricots, preferable unsulfured 1 large egg, lightly beaten 3 chopped green onions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley,...
read moreWhat’s on the Menu? January 11
A real-time look at what we ate this week. The plan with some notes about diversions from it.SUNDAYLamb and Apricot Meatballs (or Mini-Meatloaves) (get the recipe!)Eggplant with Hazelnuts and Tahini SauceMoroccan Cucumbers and OnionsMondayTurkey Burgers with My Go-To...
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Just In Time!
even though there are dates and years and beginnings and endings, the truth is every minute is a new beginning, every second is moment to choose again, to renew a commitment, to increase my devotion. The Buddhists have a practice they simply call “starting again”.
read moreSimple Broccoli Soup
Instead of a recipe this week, I'm sharing a live video I did, cooking a ridiculously easy broccoli soup! Well, I wrote the "recipe" below, but watch the video, I give some good tips and suggestions, both about cooking and how to cook economically! [video...
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How Do You Want to Finish the Year?
I’m excited to share with you that I was a guest on my first podcast last week. I was nervous going in as the two physical therapists that run Healthy Charleston interview a lot of performance athletes and super-science-y types about all things health and...
read moreOne Pot Pork Chops and Green Beans
This can be made in a slow cooker, pressure cooker (Instant Pot) or in the oven. So good! Watch me cook this here! INGREDIENTS serves 4 2 tbsps. grass-fed butter 4 1 in. thick boneless pork chops Salt and Pepper 4 large garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup...
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