Tabbouleh is a traditional, cold Middle Eastern Salad made with bulgar wheat. Since that’s out of the picture for me and my gluten issues (sigh) I make this now with either quinoa or buckwheat. Both are great substitutions. I love serving it alongside of my chipotle hummus, falafel, and Israeli salad (combo of cucumbers, tomatoes,…
Chipotle Brussels Sprout Slaw
I love Brussels sprouts. It’s a new love. I never had these delicious baby cabbages until a few years ago! Hard to believe! My mom never served them, and I had the crazy notion in my head that I didn’t like them. Crazzzzzy! I now make them every week in some form. My new fav way…
Springtime Tahini Quinoa
Quinoa-the food for all seasons! This dish gets a springtime push, with fresh asparagus and kale to welcome in springtime!!! Today I was celebrating because 1) I rode my bike! 2) I can see the grass, and 3) asparagus is down to $1.99/lb! All things that shout springtime! I can’t wait until asparagus is coming up…
Moroccan Kale Salad
I held a Moroccan-inspired feast the other night for some good friends. All the dishes I served were infused with the warm spices of Morocco. Perfect for the cold nights in Buffalo right now. Oranges, carrots, cumin, turmeric, golden raisins, and curried cashews graced this creamy salad. If you want to pack in the antioxidants…
Arugula Lentil Salad With Grapefruit, Roasted Beets, & Maple Chipotle Walnuts
This salad is full of in-season foods: roasted beets, grapefruit, and nuts. It’s a beautiful presentation and all of it can be made ahead of time, assembled right before you want to serve it. How’s that for a perfect holiday food?! The dressing I created to go with this is oil free. Because of that,…
