Monthly Archive:: November 2017

Creamy Celery Root Soup

Celery root, also known as celeriac, is just what its name claims it to be: the root of the celery plant. This ugly brown hairball of a vegetable has a mild, celery-like flavor with a starchy, rather potato-like texture. It’s a surprising but winning ...Read More

MAPLE ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND SHALLOTS

1 lb. fresh Brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed and halved (larger ones, I cut in thirds) 2 medium to large shallots, (chopped largely…not minced) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive or avocado oil 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (use an ...Read More

FRAGRANT POMEGRANATE QUINOA

INGREDIENTS: 1 onion—finely chopped 1 cup of baby carrots—finely chopped 1 cup of celery—finely chopped (I use TJ’s Mirepoix which has all three, already chopped) 4 garlic cloves—finely chopped 1 ½ tablespoons avocado or olive oil 1 tablespoon TJ’s Orange Muscat Champagne Vinegar 1 ...Read More

Delicious and Guilt Free Holiday Eating

Holidays are always a challenge when it comes to cooking and eating. Rather than feeling over stuffed, unhealthy and remorseful by New Year’s Day, you can “eat your way through the holidays” without guilt. This article is packed with tips and strategies to help ...Read More