Tzimmis is one of my favorite traditional Jewish dishes. It’s a sweet potato stew, sweetened with honey, cinnamon, and dried fruits. It’s usually made with butter or lard. But why? It is delicious on its own. In my version, there are no added oils. Just pure natural sweetness. This is a great side to any…
Yaki Udon Noodle Stir Fry
I just posted a recipe for making your own gluten free fresh udon noodles. To make the complete recipe, you need something colorful and fulfilling on top. This stir fry is easy to make and the ingredients are all things you probably have in the fridge or can easy find. I love stir fries for…
Curried Cashews
So I created these curried cashews initially to go with this quinoa confetti salad, and well, I just can’t get enough of them! They are an awesome party snack and perfect in salads for added crunch. I felt they deserved their own blog post. They are full of warming spices and lemony tang. You must hide…
Pomegranate Pistachio Quinoa
I made this to go with a Moroccan themed party I threw. It’s light and refreshing and went perfectly as a base to a chickpea stew I made (recipe forth coming, shown above). This salad is so easy to throw together, as all parts can be prepared in advance, and tossed together the day you’d…
Veggie Stuffed Mushrooms
Looking for a healthy option to take for that Superbowl party (or any) you’re going to/throwing? You know-the one, where there’s going to be all sorts of unhealthy foods offered-pizza, soda, chips, etc. You know that party? I always make an option I know I will eat to bring with me to someone’s house. I…
