If you are reading this, chances are you have started the plant paradox protocol and are confused about what chicken or poultry is plant paradox compliant and where to…
These Instant Pot beef taco bowls combine tender shredded beef, crunchy red cabbage, creamy avocado, fresh cilantro, radishes, and crispy tostones. The beef is pressure-cooked with onion, garlic, and…
With the arrival of the cold season and shorter days, I felt the need for more warming and grounding meals. It’s still summer in Dallas, but I can smell…
Parsnips are sweet, earthy, and nutritious, the perfect food for the colder season. I love using vegetables in unexpected ways, like making sweet treats, so here is one of…
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…
Baked Artichokes with Hazelnut and Olive Pesto
These baked artichokes with hazelnut and olive pesto turn one of spring’s most beautiful vegetables into an elegant appetizer or centerpiece. Steamed until tender, then stuffed with a savory…
Real Parmigiano Reggiano Crisps
These one-ingredient Parmigiano Reggiano crisps are a low-carb, high-protein snack that couldn’t be easier to make. Light, savory, and wonderfully crisp, they’re perfect for a health-conscious crowd during the…
Italian Chicken Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Inspired by a beloved dish from an Italian restaurant I used to frequent in Bucharest, this Italian chicken salad is fresh, nourishing, and full of simple Mediterranean flavors. It’s…
Prosciutto-Wrapped Artichoke Hearts
These prosciutto-wrapped artichoke hearts are an easy sheet pan recipe that transforms simple pantry ingredients into an irresistible appetizer or light meal. Baking gives the prosciutto crisp edges while…
Lacinato Kale Pesto, Your New Favorite Green Sauce
Take some green leaves, a lot of extra virgin olive oil, some nuts, a little garlic, add some Italian aged cheese and you have yourself a green sauce that…
Homemade pecan butter is rich, naturally sweet, and deeply nutty, with a flavor that becomes even more fragrant when the pecans are lightly roasted. Made with just pecans, cinnamon,…
Gluten-Free Lemon Blueberry Scones
These gluten-free lemon blueberry scones are soft, buttery, and filled with wild blueberries and fresh citrus zest. Made with almond and sorghum flours and finished with a bright lemon-cacao…











