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

Spicy Yogurt Chicken

  Continuing on with my Stonyfield yogurt recipes, last night I created a delectable yogurt chicken dish that incorporates a vast array of spices and herbs such as cloves and coriander. This is a wonderful dish to warm you up on a chilly December evening. A delectable yogurt chicken dish that incorporates a vast array … Continued

Cauliflower Soup with Gluten Free Croutons and Golden Raisins

Last night, instead of heating up my Turkey Day leftovers…I decided to whip up a tasty cauliflower soup with crunchy gluten-free croutons.  The vegetable stand on my corner had the most beautiful heads of cauliflower this morning on my way to work and I simply couldn’t resist… Ingredients 3 Tbsp.olive oil 1 onion, sliced 3 … Continued

Scrumptious Sage Stuffing

You simply cannot go wrong with a gluten-free bread stuffing, especially when its enlivened with fresh sage, white balsamic vinegar and dried cherries. Chunks of bread, golden and crisp on top, soak up turkey stock and buttery juices from the sautéed onions and celery. Ingredients 1 onion, coarsely chopped 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped 1 … Continued

Spicy Bean Cacao Chili

Now, this is what I call ‘Delicioso’… talk about a sweet n’ savory winter meal. This hearty chili packs in powerful antioxidants from the raw honey and cacao nibs and a dose of protein from the  beans and pumpkin seeds. Try this tasty chili tonight for a cozy way to warm up your weekend. A … Continued

Cranberry Butternut Squash Soup

O, the excitement of my new kitchen continues… I’ve been busy whipping up hearty harvest recipes this week and last night I created a savory butternut squash soup with an extra kick of fresh cranberries from the local market. This tasty winter squash is quite similar to a pumpkin, yet it has more of a … Continued

Harvest Pumpkin Tofu Frittata

I was bit by the frittata bug last week and made this for a quick and easy breakfast dish, which then turned into a few meals throughout the week.  Aside from this tasty breakfast, I created an afternoon frittata lunch over arugula, pistacios and fresh figs and  a hearty supper earlier this week atop  al … Continued

Tofu Macadamia Stuffed Squash

Last weekend, while visiting the Union Square Green Market, I purchased a few acorn squash in hopes to prepare a stuffed squash dish this week.  After browsing through the endless pages of my cookbooks, there was not one stuffed squash recipe that stood out to me…Story of my life, and we all know what happens … Continued

Sauteed Onions

It recently dawned on me how under-rated sauteed onions are…Last night, while cooking dinner I decided to saute some onions to top my bison burger.  Well, let me just say that I’m so glad that the thought of onions crossed my mind while waiting for my bison to cook.  I started with a hot pan … Continued

Zucchini n’ Avocado Hummus

Last night I created a masterpiece.  I took a look in my pantry and fridge to see what ingredients I had to play with… a perfect combination of a ripe avocado, fresh zucchini from my corner vegetable stand, a small bag of carrots and an onion.  I glanced over at my food processor and suddenly … Continued