A delicious twist on classic roast chicken? The addition of cinnamon! Beyond imparting a warm, sweet, fragrant aroma, cinnamon is a spice that has also been used medicinally since ancient times. The Chinese used cinnamon at least 5,000 years ago, and medicinal the use of cinnamon in Egypt, India and parts of Europe harks back […]
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 […]
Makeshift “Ratatouille”
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 eating them, then promptly forgotten about them—until their pungent stink smacks […]
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. […]
Baby Pasture-Raised Lamb Burgers with Coconut Milk Tzatziki
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 […]