There is something about the combination of kale – more specifically, Lacinato or dino kale – and romaine lettuce. They balance each other perfectly and create a satisfying salad…
A Guide to Rutabaga (Plus 3 Easy Recipes to Get You Started)
Rutabaga is a delicious and healthy addition to any diet, but I had no idea what rutabaga was until a few years ago. I discovered rutabaga, or swede as…
Easy Strawberry Salsa (Nightshade-Free)
This strawberry salsa is a delicious, vibrant, and refreshing alternative to tomato salsa. If you can’t eat tomatoes, or simply you want to try something new with your tacos,…
Baked Artichokes with Hazelnuts and Olive Pesto
These baked artichokes with hazelnut olive pesto not only look like a piece of art, but they make for an excellent appetizer for when you have guests and want…
Spinach Pancakes with Wild Blueberries (Lectin-free)
What do you make if you have a big bunch of fresh spinach? Chances are not pancakes but don’t say no before you try it. I first discovered I…
Real Parmigiano Reggiano Crisps
You know you are a food nerd when you are incredibly excited about the cracking of a Parmigiano Reggiano wheel and sampling the heart of the “king of cheeses”.…
This Asian-inspired soup with chicken, coconut, and shiitake mushrooms is flavorful, nutritious, and so easy to make. With 30 grams of protein per serving and full of minerals and…
Pao de Beijo – Vegan Sweet Potato Snack Bread
Shared with me by my sweet Brazilian friend Luana, living in Paris, this vegan sweet potato snack bread hits all the right spots when you are craving bread. It’s…
Italian Chicken Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
I realized recently I don’t have many salad recipes on this website, and I decided to change this. I’m making a list of my favorite salads I’ve ever had…
Baked Prosciutto Wrapped Artichoke Hearts
This one sheet pan easy meal was born from another attempt to find ways to eat artichokes. I don’t know about you, but those artichoke hearts – frozen or…
Mustard Green Soup with Sweet Potato (Italian-Style)
Peppery mustard greens, sweet potato, Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano, make this Italian-style mustard green soup a healthy and delicious addition to your weekly menu.…
My love and obsession with both Greek and Middle Eastern flavors and cuisines show in this meal. Having lived for eight years in the Middle East (Dubai), both my…