Chocolate Chip Almond Cookies Adapted from Elizabeth Barbone’s "Gluten-Free Baking" Yield: 16 cookies 2 cups finely ground almond flour, sifted (8 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup dark maple syrup (it will be labeled Grade A, dark color with robust taste)...
Imagine coming home on a cold, snowy winter day—or any day really—and finding a plate of just-baked lemon-ginger almond cookies waiting for you! That’s baked love...! In my humble opinion, the combination of lemon and ginger are a match made in foodie heaven! Grated...
Radicchio is one of my favorite cold weather vegetables. It is also known as Cichorium intybus and Italian chicory, and it belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family that includes other chicory vegetables, like Belgian endive. Radicchio has a distinct bitter flavor. You...
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...
Foods that are high in water can contribute to overall hydration. Bonus: they are also ideal fat-loss foods because, in addition to being high in water, they also contain fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. High water vegetables, like radishes, are low in...
Braised Lamb Shanks in Red Wine Sauce with Mushrooms and Rosemary Serves 2 to 4 2 large or (4 small) lamb shanks 1 cup dry red wine, like a Rhone, Bordeaux, Burgundy 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon of raw apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons of Celtic sea salt...
How often have you bought produce from the farmers’ market only to get busy at work, and later discover that once beautiful produce has “died”, untouched, in your crisper?! Same with leftovers…how often have you stored leftovers in the fridge, with the intention of...
Allium vegetables are in the the garlic and onion family and include: Red onion Leeks Ramps Scallions Chives Garlic Chives, a.k.a. Chinese Chives Shallots Allium vegetables contain organosulfur compounds, which contribute to their distinctly pungent aroma. These...
On a cool, sunny morning…I had my first delicious taste of spring at breakfast: sauteed dandelion greens, along with a mixed green salad, roasted lamb shoulder and sweet potato. Dandelion greens are an excellent source of A, C and K, as well as minerals, like iron,...
This is one of my favorite breakfasts. Use organic or all-natural (antibiotic-free, hormone-free) ground turkey, whenever possible. The combination of spices, organic green apple and organic ground turkey make this a delicious sweet-savory meal that stabilizes blood...
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