I was late to the cast iron cooking game. I think I thought it was too heavy, not necessary, and required a lot of maintenance with tasks like seasoning and hand washing. My impression was wrong and it turned out to be a game changer! Yes, it is heavy. But that weight allows for more even [...]

Mashed cauliflower and the thinner form, cauliflower puree, are on restaurant menus everywhere. In addition to being known for its anticancer properties, this cruciferous vegetable is less fibrous than broccoli and has a more mellow flavor. Cauliflower absorbs seasonings well and takes on the profile of whatever it is cooked in or with. It’s truly [...]

Happy new year! Who said the partying can’t continue with your resolutions? Check out how I entertained with tofu caprese, chickpea salad in endive boats, spiralized sesame slaw salad, cheese and crackers, polenta cakes, and roasted truffle white sweet potatoes. I’m starting my 2016 off with reseting back to more planned and cleaner eating again. There is [...]