Easy meals

April 16, 2013 Thumbnail image for ***Cookbook Teaser Alert***- Banana Bonanza Parfaits

***Cookbook Teaser Alert***- Banana Bonanza Parfaits

Have you seen the movie Love’s Kitchen? It’s a somewhat cheesy “rom com” about a chef and a food critic. If you are bored one day and are into this kind of thing, check it out on Netflix. What is my point? Well, in the movie they prepare these amazing trifle desserts. A proper English ... more

March 26, 2013 Thumbnail image for Ch-ch-ch-Chia Seed Pudding (Guest Post)

Ch-ch-ch-Chia Seed Pudding (Guest Post)

My friend Anna Zulaica is a very talented woman. She is a co-author of the DASH diet cookbook, founder of Presto! Catering and Food Services, and is a local chef in the Bay Area that specializes in the most amazing healthy cuisine! I love to see what she is up to in the kitchen. She ... more

November 30, 2012 Thumbnail image for Beef Tajine (Slow Cooker Recipe)

Beef Tajine (Slow Cooker Recipe)

I was at Whole Foods recently doing my monthly meat shopping trip. I generally buy a lot of meat at once and freeze it for convenience. I usually get my produce at the farmer’s market, so then I just have to pick up all the other small items I need at my local store once ... more

September 6, 2012 Thumbnail image for Almond Coconut Chicken Tenders

Almond Coconut Chicken Tenders

I love foods that are flavorful, incorporate interesting textures, and are nourishing. However, apart from the occasional drawn out cooking endeavor, I like my recipes to be fairly simple to prepare and use only a few ingredients. This recipe meets all those criteria. These chicken tenders are kid-friendly and adult-friendly. It would be nice to ... more

August 11, 2012 Thumbnail image for Practical Paleo Book Review and Recipe Demonstration (Video): Creamy Cauliflower Hummus and Vanilla Bean Tahini Truffles

Practical Paleo Book Review and Recipe Demonstration (Video): Creamy Cauliflower Hummus and Vanilla Bean Tahini Truffles

I want to share a book with you that I had the pleasure of reviewing recently. It is called Practical Paleo: A customized approach to health and a whole-foods lifestyle. This book, written by Diane Sanfilippo of Balanced Bites, is such an outstanding resource for health and nutrition support.  Diane covers topics such as: What ... more

July 26, 2012 Thumbnail image for Slow Cooked Tomatillo Chicken Tacos

Slow Cooked Tomatillo Chicken Tacos

Do you have a slow cooker? If your answer to this question is “no”, then drop what you are doing and get to your local Walgreens, hardware store, or Target. My slow cooker was less than $30 and works like a champ. This nifty little machine is such a time saver, you won’t understand how ... more

April 25, 2012 Thumbnail image for Salmon and Guacamole Bowls

Salmon and Guacamole Bowls

This wonderful summer recipe was inspired by a local Peruvian restaurant. My mom was visiting me in San Francisco a couple years ago, and we walked down the street to this cute little neighborhood spot called Fresca. We both ordered these succulent salmon tacos that were topped with a very generous portion of guacamole. Although ... more

February 28, 2012 Thumbnail image for Beluga Lentil Burgers

Beluga Lentil Burgers

Nothing but the finest beluga lentils for these burgers. These delicious burgers are great to make in a large batch and freeze for future meals. Coriander was previously an uncommon spice in my repertoire; however, after eating these burgers it has become a staple in my kitchen. The cayenne in this recipe adds a little ... more

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