This is a delicious, Greek-style take on pasture-raised lamb burgers—fragrant with a medley of fresh herbs and topped with coconut milk tzatziki. Cast-Iron Skillet Baby Pasture-Raised Lamb Burgers 1 pound pasture-raised ground lamb 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions 2 tablespoons mint, chopped fine 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped fine 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped fine […]
Heritage Turkey Soup
We get a lot of mileage out of our Heritage Bronze Thanksgiving turkey. I love organ meats, so I always chow down on the turkey gizzard, liver and heart. We always save the turkey carcass and turkey bones, which are repurposed into a delicious, body-warming Heritage turkey soup. Tradition dies hard. When I was growing […]
Simple Roast Chicken with Garlic Chive Rub
Chicken, specifically pasture-raised chicken, is an excellent choice of hormone-balancing protein. It is also an excellent source of thyroid-supporting B vitamins (all B vitamins) and thyroid-supporting selenium; it is a good source of other minerals, including zinc, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. Personally, I am not obsessed about cooking a “perfect” roast chicken with brown, crisped […]
Fresh Corn Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette
In the Northeast, late summer is the time to savor corn on the cob, also known as “sweet corn”, available at your local farmers’ market or farm stand. Sweet corn is a starchy vegetable; this means that it is high in starch-carbohydrates that convert to sugar in your body (the body can’t tell the difference […]
Spicy Ginger Turkey “Noodle” Soup
When the March winds blow cold and raw, this bastardized, oh-so-tasty version of Vietnamese pho warms the body through and through. And it effectively boosts the immune system. I improvised on the spot, but the end result is both nourishing and delicious!!! You’ll want to have this on hand if you’re fighting the cold or […]
Warming Mango-Ginger Smoothie
Even when it’s blustery and freezing cold outside (like it is in New York City right now), you can still enjoy a delicious taste of sunshine—and warm up with a little spicy heat! This is a warm smoothie. It has just three real food ingredients: organic mango, fresh ginger and coconut milk! No added sugar…just […]
Quick and Easy Faux “Pho”
When I came down with the flu earlier this week, I found myself craving pho in a big way. An authentic Vietnamese pho is made with a long-simmered beef marrow bone broth (or oxtail bones), flavored with star anise, ginger, and cloves. Savory additions include rice noodles, thin slices of beef, yellow onions, scallions 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 […]
The One Nutrient Your Heart Loves…
Can you guess which nutrient your heart loves—and absolutely needs? If you guessed “chocolate”, you’re close…but no cigar! It’s the mineral, magnesium, of which dark chocolate (with at least 70% cacao content) contains an abundance. Why is magnesium so vital for heart health? Magnesium works synergistically with other important nutrients that support heart health, including […]
Banana-Cacao Green Smoothie
This delicious green smoothie is packed with fiber and flavor. It is also chockfull of the mineral, magnesium, from 3 sources: the banana, raw cacao nibs and raw greens. I favor using wild arugula in this smoothie, which gives this smoothie a unique but flavorful slightly bitter edge. I usually don’t add a Medjool date, […]