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Springtime Pea Sunflower Mint Pesto (gluten free, dairy free, soy free, vegan)

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I don’t think I have ever fallen in love with pesto, until now. What started out as a throw-a-few-ingredients-together kind of recipe turned out to be love at first taste. And just look at that color.  #springtimehappiness 

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I originally made it as an add to penne pasta for a quick weeknight dinner (a big hit and a must try!) but it wasn’t enough. We were all so struck by this new mash-up of a pesto that I made another batch that night to shmear on toast – instead of the usual avocado – the next morning and then, all week long.  read more

Asparagus with Mustard Anchovy Vinaigrette + Poached Eggs {gluten free, dairy free, soy free}

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Spring is here!

So is asparagus season – yum! Our relationship has come a long way.

Growing up, raw carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes were welcomed on my plate, for the most part, and nothing else. The green vegetables were what I had a tough time with. Mushy, and usually marginally seasoned thus resulting in my conviction: I will never eat vegetables for the rest of my life. read more

Herbed Roast Turkey and Gravy

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If you have been handed over the turkey roasting this year and are nervous or have had more misses that hits, then let’s talk turkey! No need to stress over this, really. The key here is good notes and understanding technique. I’ve jotted down a bunch of notes to make roasting turkey easy. Speaking of easy, there’s no basting. read more

Simple Root Vegetable Hash with Eggs

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Many years ago, while living in New York and dating my now-husband, we would love to get breakfast at the local diner. The order was always two sunny-side-up eggs, hash browns, toast, and coffee. It was simple but satisfying and brings back memories of those days at the diner giggling and me taking small bites, because what would he think of me! New York “hash browns” were not your typical crispy, oval-shaped hash browns, more like stove-top diced up potatoes and onions with bell peppers. read more

Pumpkin Alfredo Chicken Skillet Pasta

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As much as Target and Pinterest remind me that fall season has been here for two weeks now, I need to actually see piles of those charming pumpkins before I get into the fall season. Only then do I start thinking about hearty, comforting foods and oh yes, the scent of pumpkin spice in the air. It’s been too long. read more

Potato Green Bean Salad {gluten free, dairy free, soy free, vegan}

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Wait! Before you balk at this potato salad with all the green beans, I must tell you it is worth giving a try. Seriously, stick with me here I wouldn’t steer you wrong. 

When I first tasted my friend Lauren’s potato salad I knew she meant serious business. Before that, I wondered why the heck there are green vegetables in her potato salad, not very common, and certainly not the type I’m accustomed to. I mean, how do green beans contribute anything to a good old-fashioned potato salad. But as friends do, we give it a try and hope for the best. And the best it was. read more

Braised Beef Short Ribs + Parsnip Puree, an adapted Ad Hoc recipe

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Please excuse my slightly obsessive chatter on Thomas Keller for a minute, or two. His passion, dedication and attention to detail is something I admire deeply.

He is an acclaimed chef behind the world renowned French Laundry, Per Se, Bouchon, and Ad Hoc restaurants and beautifully represents the art of intuitive cooking. In his cookbooks (yes, have them all) he shares his (simplified) techniques for us home cooks to apply to some fabulous recipes. Specifically, this gluten free and dairy free braised beef short ribs and parsnip puree recipe. read more

Blood Orange and Fennel Salad

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This may be exactly what one needs after indulging on Super Bowl Sunday. And that one is me. If you over-indulged like I did, this one’s for you – not exactly a detox salad, but close.

Even me, who is not big on football, enjoys watching the game (what a close game it was!) so long as there is plenty of guacamole, chips, and pretzels … food I brought over to our friend’s house (who happens to have a huge TV, perfect for watching a bunch of guys tackle each other, don’t you think?) just in case there may not be anything my family can eat. So, to prevent any awkwardness I usually bring gluten/dairy/soy free food everyone can enjoy … the funny thing is nobody notices it’s gf/df/sf most of the time, they just eat. “Mangia, mangia!” read more

Hearty Vegetable and Bean Soup

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I’m sure you’re feeling the winter chill (who isn’t? — especially the east-coasters who have been hit with lots of snow), and could use a big bowl of some hot soup filled with tons of filling veggies, if so, then this recipe is for you.

I made this for my three younger boys who got the flu, one after the other. First my thirteen year old, then my youngest twin (who decided to eat his brothers’ half-eaten toast that was sitting in his room), and eventually his twin who wanted to comfort with kisses – when I saw him laying next to his brother watching TV and hugging him I knew we were not done with this just yet. It breaks my heart when my kids are sick. read more

Easy Hummus (gluten free, dairy free, nut free, soy free, vegan)

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I never liked hummus, rather, it never liked me. The store-bought stuff would make me feel heavy and bloated but I ate it anyway because I loved the flavor. A few years ago I learned that boiling chickpeas with kombu seaweed aids digestion. It provides the enzymes it needs to break down the oligosaccharides (the complex sugars that are hard for most to digest). Low and behold, after noshing on my first homemade batch I felt light enough to eat more (and more with an overjoyed enthusiasm that a non-hummus lover could never comprehend). There’s no stopping now. read more