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 1 teaspoon of freshly ground […]
Welcome Spring with Bitter and Pungent Greens
Bitter and pungent-tasting foods are largely absent from the Standard American Diet (SAD diet)—a way of eating characterized by high intake of factory farm red meats, processed meats (think bacon, sausage, hot dogs, deli meats), refined grains and sugar. The predominant flavors of a SAD diet typically ping pong between overly salty and hyper sweet. […]
Tomato Scrambled Egg
High quality healthy fats, like pasture-raised eggs and grass-fed butter (or grass-fed ghee, coconut oil, olive oil), are the star of this simple dish. If you can tolerate healthy fats, like pasture-raised eggs and grass-fed butter, these budget-friendly foods can help stabilize your blood sugar by keep you feeling full and satisfied for several hours. […]
Ginger Lamb Ragu
Ragus are a part of classic Italian cooking. A traditional ragu is a meat-based sauce that typically consists of ground meat (beef, lamb, veal, pork or poultry), a sofrito of minced onions, carrots and celery (sometimes, pancetta); vegetables; tomato puree; wine, broth and, sometimes, milk or heavy cream. My anti-inflammatory version of ragu omits wine […]
Sauteed Dandelion Greens
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, calcium, magnesium and potassium. Dandelion greens are anti-inflammatory, contain […]
Spiced Apple-Turkey Ragu
This is one of my favorite breakfasts. Use organic or all-natural (antibiotic-free, hormone-free) ground turkey, whenever possible. The combination of spices, apple and ground turkey make this a delicious sweet-savory meal that stabilizes blood sugar and helps you feel full longer. If you eat this, as I do, for breakfast, you start off your day […]
Poached Black Cod
Despite its name, black cod is NOT a member of the cod family; it is a member of the fish family, Anoplopomatidae, which thrive in the Pacific Northwest waters. Black cod is also known as sable fish or butter fish (aptly named). Its high, healthy fat content gives black cod a soft, silky texture and […]
Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?
Mmmmm….This is one example of a quick throw-together, hormone-balancing breakfast that I regularly eat… –A salad of organic greens: an Italian romaine mix and arugula in an raw apple-cider and olive oil vinaigrette –Warmed wild-caught sardines (out of a tin) —Hot curry cauliflower rice And, no, I was not in the kitchen all morning “cooking”! […]
Relationships…and Your Health
— Happy Lunar New Year! The bittersweet plant, also known as climbing nightshade, pops up along a certain stretch of the country road that I walk. The tangle of vines, from which bright red berries hang, is beautiful…and often ends up on our fireplace mantle as a decorative element. Bittersweet symbolizes truth, honesty and, energetically, […]
Pasture-Raised Pork Chop with Scallion-Garlic Rub
One of my favorite cozy winter meals is a pasture-raised pork chop with buckwheat “grits” (actually, it’s organic Cream of Buckwheat) and any variation of greens, raw or cooked. Pasture-raised pork is an excellent source of lean protein. It’s also an excellent source of B Vitamins (B6, B12, niacin, thiamine); a good source of Vitamin […]