Brussels sprouts are in full force in the Spring. The Brassica family of vegetables, which include cruciferous veggies like cabbage, Brussels, and broccoli, are known for their many health benefits. The phytonutrients founds in these vegetables are especially good at fighting cancer and are known to be detoxifying. Also, they are high in vitamin K,…
Here’s my newest video using the delicious produce I got from CSA California. They have locations all over town, so if you haven’t tried it yet sign-up! The strawberries were some of the sweetest I’ve ever had! In cooking classes, my students often tell me that they have no clue how to make a good…
I don’t like using canned foods often, but I sure do love me some artichoke hearts. This dip is amazing served on a toasted baguette, with crackers, in a wrap or on a sandwich. I found it’s even better the next day. It doesn’t look very pretty but taste incredible. If you want to make…
Today’s Meatless Monday post is the best thing since sliced bread. Well, ok maybe not, but it’s a great substitute for cheese that is not processed or full of oil. I made this cheese sauce last week to go on top of steamed baby broccoli and asparagus. It was incredible. Last night I used it…
I’m crazy for kale. I could eat it every freakin’ day! It wasn’t until I went to culinary school that my love affair with kale began. The only time I had seen it before was garnished around the salad bar at restaurants. How crazy that they didn’t chopped it up and throw into the salad…
I figured I better post a green recipe for St Patty’s Day! This is the perfect Spring salad made with romaine lettuce, marinated portobellas, cilantro pesto dressing, and croutons made from Food for Life Bhutanese Red Rice gluten-free bread. Yum! The whole salad is gluten-free and raw (minus the croutons). Spring Salad w/ Portabellas and…