Simple Baked Eggplant

I could honestly eat eggplant everyday. There is just something comforting about a simple baked eggplant dish that gets me every time. Maybe it’s because it takes only 5 minutes to prep before tossing into the oven. Or maybe it’s because it makes a perfect side dish to any meal – whether you are pairing … Continued

Lemon Coriander Fennel Bites

In the mood for a quick n’ easy snack? I’ve had the itch to make homemade fennel bites for a few days now and have had a few pretty bulbs of fennel sitting in my fridge staring at me, just waiting to be roasted, toasted and made into cute little snacks. I mad these fennel … Continued

Gingersnap Dairy-Free ‘Caesar’ Salad

This pretty Caesar salad recipe is filled with lots of good-for-you things like ground flax seeds, Brussels sprouts and avocado. I know what you’re thinking. All my recipes involve these lovely lil’ Brussels sprouts. Well, yes. They do. Most of them. I am just loving these green balls of joy and steaming them is so … Continued

What’s For Dinner This Week?

After a big week out in Anaheim, California for the Expo West Food Expo and a photo shoot with Where Women Cook Magazine in NJ I’m back in Manhattan but heading out once again to Cali; this time to Northern California where the big orange bridge lines San Fran to attend the BlogHer Entrepreneurs Conference. … Continued

Sweet Roasted Chickpeas

This is one of those simple, no hassle dishes that’s perfect for Spring.  I can’t get enough of this warm weather and I’m looking forward to daylight savings time already. My clients can’t get enough of these Sweet Roasted Chickpeas right now- but perhaps that’s only because they take 2 minutes to prep and can … Continued

3 Best Baking Sheet Meals and My Vegetable-Roasting Guide

There’s nothing better than tossing a quick naturally gluten-free and veggie meal into the oven and turning around a few minutes later to a naturally sweet dish that’s table-ready in a flash and can be paired with my 3 simple homemade dairy-free dips. I really enjoy roasted veggies but I feel like they get such … Continued

Arugula Salad with Moroccan Mint Brussels Sprouts

I’ve recently purchased those pretty organic salad greens in the plastic containers. They’re practical and keep my greens nice n’ plump unlike the bagged versions. But the best part is that they’re so easy to make a fun meal, put the top back on and bring it with you whether you’re heading out for meetings, … Continued

Homemade Maca Apple Cider

Apparently this superfood, Maca is becoming a regular ‘thing’ here in Manhattan. Well, it certainly is for me and my clients. We’re lovin’ it. Right now, I’m using it in everything from sweet potato soup to balsamic marinades stretching from the Upper East Side of town down to Tribeca. And if you have yet to … Continued

Curried Chickpea Spinach with Sweet Tomatoes

Let’s talk chickpeas.   I’m talkin’ the kind you cook yourself, not the kind from the cans. Why? Well, because it simply just tastes better when you make ’em yourself. Doesn’t everything always taste better when it’s homemade? I thought so. I’m not a big bean person as they’re still quite tough for me to … Continued

Agave-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Vegan Cashew Glaze

Just the scent of these Brussels sprouts is enough to make you wanna have them a few times a week. Seriously. I kid you not. No pun on the ‘kid’ as we all hated Brussels sprouts growing up, didn’t we? Why was that? Why do they have such a bad reputation amongst all the other … Continued