A spiced ground lamb-veg ragu is one of my favorite one-pot comfort food dishes any day, but especially on a cold winter night. A ragu is toothsome, delicious and budget-friendly. You can make a simple ragu of onions, garlic, spices, ground lamb and strained tomatoes or one that is loaded with vegetables (my choice, and […]
The Power of Protein
Come September, we want (and need) more energy! There are schedules to juggle. Places to be. People to see. Reaching for more caffeine and sugar to boost energy, however, tips most of us into hormonal imbalance, setting us up to feel more anxious, overwhelmed and stressed. Caffeine and sugar are especially hard on the thyroid and […]
Slow Cooker Lamb with Garlicky Lemon-Rosemary Rub
Pasture-raised lamb is my go-to red meat. In fact, I prefer lamb to beef. One of my favorite fuss-free ways to prepare lamb is in the slow cooker. Season the lamb with Celtic sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Crush a few garlic cloves and herbs into a rub, and you’re good to go. You […]
Spring Allergies? Love Your Liver
Do you dread—achoo! achoo! achoo!—spring? If so, you’re not alone! We should all love spring. It means the end of cold and snow (for the most part!), and it can be a beautiful season, with budding trees and flowers and a greening landscape. Unfortunately, the reality for some 50 million Americans who are allergy sufferers1—including […]
Jalapeno-Lime Flat Iron Steak
If you’re looking to include more lean protein in your diet, consider the flat iron steak, also known as Top Blade Steak. Dubbed “flat iron steak” because its shape is reminiscent of an antique metal iron (the old-fashioned kind used for ironing clothes), this underappreciated value cut comes from the shoulder of a cow. And […]
Double the Brain Food: Green Tea-Infused Salmon
Salmon is often the “bridge fish” for those who normally wouldn’t touch “fishy fish” with a 10-foot (fishing) pole. A delicious, versatile protein, salmon is a potent anti-inflammatory food, thanks to its high omega-3 content. Of all fish, salmon contains the highest amount of omega-3 fatty acids. Regular consumption of salmon has been linked with […]
Protein Power: Five Spice Duck Breast Salad
For some people, the slightly gamy flavor of duck may be an acquired taste. I happen to love it! Duck is also a stellar source of protein—1 cup of diced duck contains approximately 30 grams of protein (although I prefer sliced duck breast—not “diced”!). It’s also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals that support […]
Clean Protein: Pastured Lamb
I find pasture-raised lamb to be an incredibly flavorful, versatile and nourishing red meat. A few years ago, I was inexplicably exhausted. Not only did the slightest physical exertion, like a five-minute telephone conversation, drain me of all energy, I was always freezing cold! At the time, I would go to bed, shivering, despite wearing […]
Oodles of Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles)
If your garden is overflowing with zucchini, or neighbors are gifting you with bags of homegrown summer squash, enjoy your unexpected abundance by making zoodles, a.k.a. zucchini noodles. Because I have hypothyroidism and NCGS (Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity), I don’t eat wheat or other gluten-containing grains. It’s not a hardship though! I find zoodles more satisfying […]
Comforting Poached Cod, Guernica-Style
This quick and easy cod dish riffs on Besuguito Guernica, a traditional Basque dish, where besugo, or sea bream, is broiled then topped with a warm garlicky sauce of olive oil, sherry vinegar and red pepper flakes. Instead of sea bream, I use cod and substitute apple cider vinegar for the sherry vinegar. The end […]