Blackberry Crumble with Figs & Pistachio
This blackberry and fig pistachio oat crumble is about as simple and basic as they come, and though it’s vegan and gluten-free it’s just...
Grünkern Pilaf with Spinach & Chickpeas
Grünkern pilaf makes for the perfect whole grain side dish – one that won’t bore you to death! I have seriously fallen in love...
Dark Chocolate Granola
Chocolate granola for breakfast? Sure why not! The combination with raw cacao, dark chocolate chips, unsweetened coconut flakes, which is loaded with almonds and...
Sautéed Beet Greens with Garlic, Lemon & Almonds
One of the really great things I love about the arrival of spring is all the fresh produce available at the farmers market. In...
Mediterranean Mixed Bean Salad
Next time you are wondering what to do with that can of beans in your cupboard, go ahead and give this simple, healthy and...
Berry Oat Tart (Gluten-free)
The inspiration for this berry oat tart comes from my all-time favorite dessert — a Honey Rhubarb Tart with Almond-Oat Crumble. I loved so...
Nut Seed Loaf (Gluten-free + Vegan)
This gluten-free, vegan nut seed loaf recipe is high in protein and fiber, it uses no leavening, and it bakes up into a dense...
Grünkern Salad with Asparagus, Peas & Edamame
Freekeh has been waiting a couple of thousand years for its moment in the spotlight, and it’s finally arrived -- at least in my...
Citrus Salad with Pistachios and Mint
This, my friends, is a beautiful tasting winter citrus salad. It’s full of the bright colors and the refreshing taste of liquid sunshine --...
Chinese Cabbage Shiitake Noodle Bowl
Here my friend's is a Chinese cabbage shiitake noodle bowl. It's sort of a half soup, half noodle bowl. More noodle, than soup. One...
Asian Kale Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing
Massflavors -- roasted sesame oil, Japanese rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger and a couple other delicious flavorings. Really, what's not to love?
Actually, this should...
Homemade Kale Chips
If you find yourself constantly craving chips, then you're going to be all over this snack recipe. Made with kale and baked instead of...
Black Rice Salad with Mango and Apple
Although there are times when I enjoy eating a salad more than others (ahem, every day ending in “y”!)... I don’t ever really need...
Quick Hummus with Sumac
The secret to a good traditional hummus is really no secret. The ingredients are simple: chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt....
Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Muffins
We bought way too many bananas over the holidays. Day 5 and we still had five bananas, ripe as can be, so I decided...
3 Healthy Smoothies for your Post-Holiday Reboot
I’m guessing right about now I’m not the only one having some serious holiday excess regret. I only say that because that’s usually where...
Wintery Kale Salad with Black Rice and Roasted Beets
With this wintery kale salad, I discovered a new type of rice – black rice. A whole grain Chinese hybrid grown in neighboring Italy...
Wild Rice with Oyster Mushrooms and Swiss Chard
Here’s a wild rice with oyster mushrooms dish that won’t bore you to death. One inspired from a trip with friends to Istanbul where...
Peanut Coconut Noodles
This recipe is inspired by my friend Anna and is based on something she served up for a group of us while hosting her...
Rutabaga Stew with Quinoa & Saffron
The more I experiment with simple flavors, the more I realize how enjoyable it is to savor the fresh, intense flavors of fresh, locally...




















