Our Bartlett pear tree yielded a frugal bounty this year. What we were able to reap went straight into this pear-ginger clafoutis. A clafoutis is a rustic French country dessert that traditionally calls for eggs, milk, sugar, flour and seasonal fruit. My version is a cross between a souffle and a custard; it’s also dairy-free, […]
Ginger Flank Steak
When I was growing up, one of my mother’s staple home-cooked dishes was stir-fried broccoli with sliced flank steak with big hunks of ginger in the mix. As a kid, I wasn’t crazy about broccoli; I didn’t much like flank steak; nor did I care for large chunks of ginger in my food. In recent […]
Braised Lacinato Kale with Onion and Carrot
In autumn and winter, I like to braise dark leafy greens, like kale, in my enameled cast iron Dutch oven. Braising is a gentle cooking method that calls for a small amount of liquid (I use homemade chicken stock; you can also use filtered water), low heat and a covered pot. Cooking kale I favor […]
The Benefits of Eating Whole Foods
As we literally and metaphorically shift into back-to-school mode, it is really important to slow down and take time to de-stress your body. One of the best ways you can do this is to deeply nourish your body with whole foods. Whether you are trying to reduce body aches and pains; shed unwanted pounds; navigate […]
Plum Clafoutis
I was first introduced to clafoutis at a dinner party hosted by a British friend. I instantly fell in love with this warm, eggy dessert, with a generous scattering of pitted cherries, and its custardy cake texture. After coaxing the recipe from my friend the next morning, clafoutis became one of my signature dinner party […]
Roasted Beets with Fresh Mint Pesto
The simple combination of thinly sliced roasted beets, drizzled with olive oil, and topped with homemade fresh mint pesto is a delicious summer treat. Beets are a root vegetable that have a distinct earthy-sweet taste. An anti-inflammatory, high-water food, beets are a good source of vitamins, like folate (vitamin B9), vitamins C and K, and […]
Chronic Inflammation and Your Immune Health
It is a hot, hot, HOT month…and I don’t mean in a sexy sense. Right now, we are a country divided, inflamed with anger, frustration, anxiety, fear and confusion. What information is accurate? Who can we trust? How can we be proactive about our health? When our bodies are INFLAMED by emotion, physical or environmental […]
Cherry Clafoutis
Clafoutis, a rustic French country dessert that originated in the south-central Limousin region of France, traditionally featured black cherries baked in an eggy, crepe-like batter. Many variations have evolved since, often featuring seasonal stone fruits, like sweet red cherries, plums and pears. I have a little confession. I LOVE cherries. As a child, I used […]
Cast Iron Skillet Bison Burgers
These bison burgers have bite! I love eating them for breakfast, but you can enjoy at any meal. Bison is NOT the same as buffalo. Commercial brands use the terms “bison” and “buffalo” interchangeably. However, while bison and buffalo are from the same Bovidae family, they are not the same animal. Native to North America, […]
Chilled Ginger Custard
Creamy and cool with a gingery bite, this dairy-free dessert is ideal for a steamy summer night! Chilled Ginger Custard 6 servings 16 oz. (2 cups) full-fat coconut milk* *To one 13.5 oz can of coconut milk, you can add up to 1/4 cup filtered water for 16 oz. coconut milk. 1 heaping tablespoon fresh gingerroot, […]