Last updated on April 8th, 2019 If I had to eat one vegetable for the rest of my life, it would be artichokes. No hesitation. Over the next year, I’m partnering with Safeway for a Farm to Fork blogger tour to learn about their specialty Northern California based vendors, and when they told me our…
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Cheesy Cauliflower & Kale Baked Rigatoni with Sage Breadcrumbs
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 This creamy cheesy cauliflower and kale baked rigatoni is like grown up mac and cheese that even the kids will like. A brown butter roux with minced shallots and two cheeses gets tossed with caramelized cauliflower, kale, and sage. The whole thing gets baked with more cheese for a…
Roasted Cauliflower Kale Salad with Lemon Brown Butter Dressing
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 When I moved into my first real apartment without roommates, my mom got me two housewarming gifts: a small enamelware dutch oven and a compact OXO salad spinner. These were the essentials in my mom’s eyes. And now that I was living by myself, I was trusted with nice…
Cheese Crostini with Cranberry Fig Jam
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 These cheese crostini with rosemary cranberry fig jam make wintry and festive easy appetizer for your holiday spread. Gluten-free baguette topped with melted Grand Cru, a homemade quick jam, and toasted walnuts. Plus a video on how to make it! Have you been to any holiday parties yet this…
Beet Cashew Hummus with Garlic Tahini Yogurt Swirl
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 This vibrantly hot pink beet cashew hummus is the perfect make-ahead appetizer. Swirl in some garlic tahini yogurt and sprinkle with roasted almond za’atar and it’s all dressed up and ready to party! It’s no secret that an invitation to dinner at our house comes with the expectation that…
Cheesy Pumpkin Taquitos with Roasted Jalapeño Pepita Crema
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 These cheesy pumpkin taquitos are the perfect vegetarian dish for your holiday spread or weeknight dinner. Topped with a roasted jalapeño crema and toasted pepitas, it’s like a cross between enchiladas and taquitos with fall flavors. It’s officially pumpkin season. Usually I grab a can of purée if I’m…
Roasted Potato Pizza with Shaved Brussels Sprout Slaw
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 Three-cheese fall roasted potato pizza baked with layers of roasted potatoes and garlic, rosemary oil, and caramelized shallots, then topped with a rosemary shaved brussels sprout slaw just before serving. As a kid, I was strictly a pepperoni, mushrooms, and olives kind of pizza-eater. Don’t get me wrong, that’s…
Chickpea Beet Ravioli with Herbed Ricotta & Fried Beet Chips
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 Vibrant red beet ravioli with pillows of herbed ricotta and goat cheese wrapped in a gluten-free high-protein chickpea beet pasta then topped with sage brown butter and fried beet chips. Pasta so tender, no one will ever believe that it’s gluten-free! The first plating of this chickpea beet ravioli…
Cucumber Lentil Salad with Feta
Last updated on July 8th, 2019 Rich French lentils get cooked with aromas and tossed into a chilled cucumber lentil salad with chopped parsley, high-quality olive oil, and lime juice with creamy feta crumbled over top. The perfect potluck salad, side dish for a barbecue, or make-ahead weekday lunch. Whenever I’ve got an all-day shoot…
Charred Watermelon Cheese Wedges with Mint
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 These charred watermelon wedges topped with melted cheese, roasted almonds, and fresh mint make the perfect summer entertaining appetizer! With the neighborhood schools back in session today, I’m reminded that the season is fleeting. Fortunately produce is still on summer break and I’ll be over here with watermelon dripping…
Moroccan Summer Vegetable Tagine
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 Summer carrots and zucchini stewed up with a spice blend for an ultra-savory dish with sweet pops of dried figs and filled with umami meaty olives. This Moroccan summer vegetable tagine is comforting and full of flavor without feeling heavy or overly rich – served over a bed of…
Cheesy Savory Oatmeal with Crispy Potatoes & Pesto
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 A nourishing bowl of cheesy savory oatmeal folded with shredded gouda and roasted garlic, then topped with crispy oven potatoes, soft-boiled eggs, and bright summer pesto. The perfect make-ahead meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I once saw a tweet that read, “99% of parenthood is spent covering things in…
Sunflower Seed Gouda Pesto
Last updated on May 2nd, 2019 Quick and simple sunflower seed gouda pesto with toasty seeds and mild and mellow sweetness from shredded gouda for a summer condiment you’ll want to eat by the spoonful or on top of eggs, veggie bowls, pasta, sandwiches, and more. I’ve got approximately 7lbs of cheese in my fridge…
Crispy Barbecue Beans
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 Pairing smoky crispy barbecue beans with a glass of Zinfandel – an utterly addictive snack for your summer gatherings in partnership with LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyard. I was told that LangeTwins has a wine for everybody. Good, I thought, I’ll stick to the white. But nothing is ever that…
Roasted Beets with Creamy Romesco & Wild Rice + Vegetarian Heartland Cookbook
Last updated on September 18th, 2018 Easy weeknight meal – bright and creamy romesco sauce layered over wild rice and topped with roasted beets and green garlic. Protein-rich cannellini beans add twist on a classic sauce – from Vegetarian Heartland: Recipes for Life’s Adventures by Shelly Westerhausen. I’ve heard it’s healthy to eat a wide variety of…
Almond Milk Fettuccine Alfredo with Spring Veggies & Herbs
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 An ultra-creamy fettuccine alfredo lightened up with almond milk and topped with spring’s finest veggies and herbs. Paired with a well-balanced Sauvignon Blanc in partnership with Kenwood Vineyards. What is it about some recipes that make it into your regular rotation for specific occasions? Whenever someone has a baby, for example, I…
Roasted Lemon Mint Pesto & Ricotta Tartines, Two Ways + Kale & Caramel Cookbook
Last updated on September 24th, 2017 A vibrant pesto made of roasted lemon slices, fresh mint, and toasted almonds from the Kale & Caramel cookbook – atop a bed of creamy whole milk ricotta with two topping variations. Garlicky pea and fava beans for a savory take and plump tart blackberries for a sweet bite. These…
Homemade Whole Grain Gluten-Free Pasta
Last updated on August 20th, 2019 Earthy whole grains mix into a pliable gluten-free pasta dough that cooks up smooth with a deep flavor profile that’s simultaneously rich and balanced, while also soaking up the flavors of whatever sauce it’s tossed in. Gluten-free pasta perfection. With an independent organic market down my street and countless…
Gluten-Free Tempura Asparagus with Matcha Salt
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 Ultra-crispy gluten-free tempura asparagus spears fried up with a rice flour and egg batter, then sprinkled with togarashi and earthy matcha salt to give these spears lots of sweet, savory, and salty matcha umami. While you will likely find tempura something on most Japanese restaurant menus in the States, our experience when visiting…
Gluten-Free Butternut Squash Falafel Salad Bowls with Pickled Beets
Last updated on July 8th, 2019 Crispy gluten-free chickpea and butternut squash falafels on a bed of quinoa and arugula with an assortment of flavor-packed salad toppings: Quick-pickled beets, crispy fried shallots, crumbled feta, roasted peanuts, and a drizzle of tahini dressing. Zoella has suddenly discovered that she has free will. Namely that she can say no…
Maple Harissa Sweet Potato Gratin
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 I keep meeting people who insist they don’t really like sweet potatoes. And by people, I mean my husband. This maple harissa sweet potato gratin topped with almond dukkah is for all those bah humbug naysayers. Here, the sweetness from red garnet “yams” is subdued with hot chili pepper paste (harissa) and topped…
Roasted Squash with Burrata, Spicy Hazelnuts, and Maple Vinaigrette
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 We usually have our Thanksgiving menu planned weeks in advance, but this year we’re heading to my folks’ house and they’ve been in New Zealand for the past three weeks. In other words, my mom hasn’t been thinking about meal planning at all. By default that puts me in…
Apple, Cheddar, & Caramelized Onion Galettes with Gluten-Free Buckwheat Crust
Last updated on October 30th, 2018 Today’s recipe celebrates two strong, inspirational, nasty women and their badass cookbooks that just hit the shelves. The apple, cheddar, & caramelized onion galette combo comes from The Gourmet Kitchen by Jennifer from Savory Simple and I’ve paired it with the gluten-free buckwheat pastry crust from Alanna’s Alternative Baker cookbook. They’re…
Gluten-free Savory Amaranth Waffles
Last updated on April 8th, 2019 I wanted to wax poetic about these gluten-free savory amaranth waffles because they deserve a sonnet, but then I sliced open the tip of my index finger on the blade of the food processor today, which is proving challenging for typing. These waffles though.
