Yotam Ottolenghi is one of my favorite chefs. Two Christmases ago, my kids each received a Yotam Ottolenghi basket that included one of his books, spice mixes, harissa (I made both), and more. Here is one of my favorite recipes of this. Ingredients 5 red bell peppers,...

I love Harissa. It's spicy, but not too much so, flavorful and fresh all at the same time. I hope you enjoy my recipe! You may dry toast the spices for additional flavor if you like. Harissa 7 whole dried chilies, New Mexico or Guajillo 2 roasted red peppers, make...

Yes, I am a nutritionist and I teach healthy cooking--and I eat health-supporting food 90% of the time. That said, I do love ginger cookies:) I use organic ingredients, unrefined sugar (which is still sugar!), and add a bit more spices than some ginger cookies. This...

One of the silver linings to the coronavirus, COVID-19, is that-- judging from everyone's social media posts--people are back in the kitchen cooking and baking with a fury! I hope when this passes people continue! This recipe has been requested many, many times over...

In the spring the focus is on fresh, lighter faire representing the new growth of the season. Outside everything is fresh and green and your plate should be the same. Spinach, tender kale leaves, Swiss chard, lettuce, parsley, and of course the bastion of spring,...

I recently realized that I am more efficient than I realized I was. Turns out I have backed up files from many, many (many...) years ago, and while perusing I found this recipe for Collard Greens Dolmas. I used to make them all the time and they are so good! I already...

I love this relish, but then again, I love cilantro. If you're one of the many people who think it tastes like soap, then substitute parsley or a combination of parsley and basil. This is wonderful on fish or chicken, or your favorite meat or non-meat burger. Try it...

This recipe offers a wonderful Chai flavor. The photo is of rooibos tea. Enjoy! Chai Ginger Shake Serves 1 1 cup warm brewed rooibos tea 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 2 teaspoons ground ginger or 1-2 tablespoon freshly squeezed ginger juice 1/2 cup almond...

Beets have been shown to lower blood pressure, fight cancer and inflammation, and support detoxification. Here is a Beet Hummus Recipe to enjoy! Beet Hummus Serves 5 Prep time: 5 Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients 2/3 cup chopped beets (about one medium beet) 1 1/2...

I created another recipe (below) created for my company's (www.eatrx.com) upcoming 21-Day Diet. It's anti-metabolic syndrome, anti-inflammatory way of eating to improve health. Our first 21-day starts soon, and we'll be seeking participants this next week. It will be...

I needed to develop more muffin recipes with stevia, not sugar. Personally I can always taste stevia and it's not  a flavor I like. I have simply used some kind of non-refined sugar such as coconut sugar or sucanat and used less, but most people consume way too much...

Einkorn is an ancient wheat with lower gluten and carbohydrate levels. You can substitute einkorn for 'modern wheat' although it's slightly different to work with. Here are some tips provided by Jovial brand Einkorn flour: The photo in this post is for Einkorn flour...

Who doesn't like nuts, especially roasted and herbed nuts? Try them as snacks/appetizers at your holiday party, or perhaps just for a Thursday night! Here is one of my favorite recipes. Herbed and Spiced Roasted Nuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line cookie sheet...

A Buddha Bowl is packed full and has a rounded 'belly' much like the belly of a Buddha. Use some raw and some cooked veggies as well as grains and top with some sort of sauce such as Tahini mixed Miso with lemon juice and a little water. Here is a today's Buddha Bowl...

Everyone who tries this recipe loves it! Thai Tofu and Squash Stew Serves 4 2 medium leeks, washed and chopped, white and light green parts 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 whole jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1 tablespoon ginger, grated 1...

If it's stroganoff season it must be Autumn! Of course, you can make this recipe using beef, but I prefer mushrooms. Mushroom Stroganoff Try this recipe using a variety of mushrooms: shitake, portobello, maitake, oyster, etc.   Ingredients: 3 tblsp olive oil 1 large...

This is such a simple recipe! It’s a wonderful dish for any meal. With breakfast serve with a fruit salad, for dinner serve with a green salad. Quiche Line a 9″ pie pan with your favorite pie crust. Do not bake. Preheat oven to 425 degrees with the rack in the center...

If you have known me for long, then you know that every January I post my favorite Cioppino recipe! Cioppino A very delicious (and messy!) dish. More of a stew than a soup. Recipe By: Patty James Serving Size: 6 1/4  cup  olive oil 2    large  onions — chopped 4   ...

There are five mother sauces: sauces that you will use time and time again, often with endless variations. The first is Bechamel Sauce, which can be used in lasagna, macaroni and cheese, on veggies (which I personally rarely do as I prefer veggies plain) and more....

Tangerines You all know that tangerines are rich sources of vitamin C, but did you know they contain a myriad of other antioxidants, phytonutrients, as well as soluble and insoluble fiber? All this and they are delicious and make for a very healthy snack. Besides any...