Grain-Free Sweet Potato Flatbread (Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free)

Who’s ready for bread without any grains? Yep. You heard me right. NO grains here whatsoever. Throughout the last two years I’ve been experimenting with creating so many recipes for myself (and you, of course) that are satisfying and delicious without making me feel awful after eating them. Bread is delicious but I often feel … Continued

Purple Potato and Spinach Salad with Walnuts {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan}

Purple potatoes are popping up everywhere. I often think I live under a rock. But I don’t. I’m in the freaking heart of Manhattan eating purple potatoes, people. It doesn’t get much better than this. Does it? I sure hope not. I’m tossing them into a bunch of spinach salad recipes this week (they’re all … Continued

Sweet Potato & Coconut Quinoa Bowl {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan}

If you stop chasing what your mind wants, you will get what your soul needs. Ever wonder how you know if you’re in your own way? Do you ever feel like your life is on hold until a dream of yours comes true? Do you ever feel like your life is not complete because you haven’t … Continued

Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Sweet Potato Quinoa Soup

This quinoa soup is seriously going to rock your world. Helloooooo winter – I’ll be serving this soup at least once a week. Now that I’m able to start eating more foods (and healing my gut) I’m loving all the new flavors and textures. Apples, quinoa and chocolate to name a few. Hehe… I’m in … Continued

Watercress Soup with Cilantro n’ Beets

This weekend I created the most delicious summer-time chilling soup.  I tossed together fresh cucumbers and watercress for a cooling feeling, but then decided to add a touch of the Fall by including sweet potatoes and onions…and to polish it off, there’s nothing like the natural sweetness of fresh beets.  This soup is delicious as … Continued

The Great Gluten Free Recipe Contest

I was recently contacted by Amy’s Organic and Lundberg Farms, who are hosting a unique recipe contest.  Both Amy’s and Lundberg are dedicated to serving the gluten free community and invited me to share how I use their tasty products.  Here is my delicious Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Nut-Free and Vegetarian Recipe. I hope you’re hungry, … Continued

Sweet Potato Almond Soup

Last night, I created a deliciously simple sweet potato almond soup that warmed me up after my chilly walk home.  Let’s just say that it hit the spot and paired perfectly with a side of grilled vegetables and tofu smothered with organic tomato sauce and sprinkled with nutritional yeast… delicious is an understatement. Dig in, … Continued

Get Those Kids Cookin’…

Ever wonder how to get your kids involved in the kitchen? Here are a few tips that I offer to my clients…whether you have young children, nieces, nephews, neighbors, family or friends…these tips are sure to get your little ones active and entertained in the kitchen. Cucumber Caterpillar: Slices of cucumber held together with natural … Continued

John Boos, O How I Love Thee…

Honestly, I’ve fallen in love with a cutting board… The John Boos Cutting Board, that is…and O, how fine it is! Now, this isn’t just any ol’ cutting board, aside from the fact that it’s incredibly well crafted and aesthetically pleasing to the eye, this John Boos cutting board can handle anything you desire.  The … Continued

Sweet Roots

This recipe is one of my favorites to make on a Sunday afternoon…it’s quick, simple to prepare, and leaves you with a soothing tonic of sweet sauce once cooked to perfection. Ingredients Use as many of the following sweet veggies as you wish: Corn Rutabaga Carrots Onions Beets Winter Squash Sweet Potato Yams Parsnips Turnips … Continued