Archive for January 2021

You can make a quick and elegant stovetop frittata using leftovers and a few eggs – pair with a refreshing beet salad that can be pulled out of the fridge last minute and you have a winning combination that will wow your taste buds and your health. Stovetop Frittata  Serves 2 Use this method for…

Yes, potatoes are on the menu again! And they can actually help you to lose weight and balance hormones  Find out how it works… It turns out that potatoes that are boiled and cooled before eating have very high amounts of something called resistant starch. Now this starch is a kind of fiber that is found…

I feed this walnut chili to avowed carnivores and have never gotten any complaints – in fact, they are confused by how good it is without being meat, and grateful for how great they feel after eating it.  Even though I’ve never caught the football bug, I am super super-bowl friendly.  I fully support any…

Noodles are the best for a quick comforting meal – this recipe is super quick and healthy with greens and garlic.  The first thing is to find the noodle that works best for your tastes. My go-to are buckwheat noodles, warming in winter, and when chilled hearty enough for a main meal in summer. But they…

Miso is an almost magical food with amazing healing properties. But the best thing about it is how great it tastes, and how easy it is to use. I started using miso in my idealistic “macro” years, buying only the best heirloom brands, made by the same family for generations. Traditionally miso is made by…

When you’ve had a cold, the flu, or even a hangover from too much rich food or drink, kichiri will soothe your digestion while strengthening your reserves. This is a dish traditionally made in India with lots of warming spices. My version focuses more on the soothing creamy aspects, especially good when the tummy is out…

This is truly an immune boosting one bowl meal! And fast – try cooking the barley and lentils in a crock pot all day – the longer they cook the creamier they get. You can add the veggies at the beginning and let them cook all day, or, add them after the barley and lentils…

Anti-inflammatory, blood sugar stabilizer, and cancer preventative – what more can you ask of this unusual drink made with turmeric? There are 1000’s of recipes online for this creamy, spicy, bittersweet turmeric tea! Originating in India and used as a home remedy and cure-all, this is my version and you should feel free to tweak…