I took a page from Hugh Acheson’s new cookbook, The Broad Fork, and made his pork tenderloin with roasted apples and parsnip puree. We loved what he did, but modified...
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I’ve long been a lover of potato pancakes”¦what’s not to like, right?! I wanted to enjoy a sweet potato latke that would be Whole30 complaint. I prefer the Japanese,...
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To keep this Chicken Piccata Paleo and Whole30, I used almond flour. The trick is to puree the almond flour a second time in the food processor to get...
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Thanks to Huff Post Taste for featuring my article about my favorite European chocolate shop, Woodhouse Chocolate, in St. Helena, California. It’s unique and magical, and their handmade chocolates are as...
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I took inspiration for these tuna burgers from the cookbook, 30-Minute Paleo Meals. If you are doing Paleo, this delightful book gives you a wide range of ideas that...
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If when you hear the word ”˜beets’ you think of a 1950’s boring canned vegetable…it’s time to update! Here’s some new beet PR: they are a happy, bright, delicious...
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Thanks so much to The Huffington Post Taste for featuring my Amsterdam Food Field Trip, “Dutch Pancakes: Globally Sublime” today, on National Pancake Day! Amsterdam – such a magical place,...
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Creating new side dishes for weekend dinners is aways fun, and I was so pleased to come across these gorgeous baby carrots. I prefer loose carrots to those seemingly...
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I love French green beans and was delighted to receive these beauties as a gift. After blanching, I typically sauté them in olive oil and slivered almonds so they...
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I absolutely love cauliflower and never get tired of discovering new and fabulous ways to make it. I love it riced, roasted, grilled, boiled and mashed, or blended as...
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Love this dish for that moment when you need something special, but time is limited–we’re back to waffling grilled cheese! I tucked in pieces of tomato confit before waffling,...
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Note: This is my version of Marcela Valladolid’s recipe from the Food Network. I must confess: I’ve been a bit obsessed with chilaquiles recently. That happens to me sometimes...
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This chicken stew is such a favorite for me that I daydream about it, making it frequently, just a bit different each time. No matter how much I make...
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How had I never had a white fish cake before? I’ve enjoyed many crab and salmon cakes, but never white fish. I’ve really been missing out! You know how...
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If the words ‘luscious’ and ‘seafood’ appeal to you, you’ll love my spin on this dish, which sounds really rich but is actually quite healthful. This Thai Curry Seafood...
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Note: This recipe is a modified version from Gjelina, the cookbook. I like to double this recipe because it’s the same amount of work and you will definitely use...
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We started this amazing creation with a dark chocolate waffle, originally from Bon Appetit Magazine, and totally did our own spin by making them Napoleon style, served with Mocha Cream...
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Can you imagine a breakfast better than these updated Baklava-style buttermilk waffles? This longtime favorite classic waffle recipe from @cooksillustrated offers the perfect balance of crunch and softness, and...
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The trick to this recipe being absolutely exceptional is having super fine almond meal. Re-process the almond meal in your food processor. Although it’s perfectly adequate as is, running it through...
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If you can believe it, I’d never made a meringue before and had the idea it would be unbelievably hard to make, but it’s actually easy! I was inspired...
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