20 Healthy Mexican Chicken Recipes
Packed with vibrant flavor and wholesome ingredients, Mexican food is one of the most popular cuisines in the world for good reason.
Ethnic Recipes
Greek Chicken & Rice Bowl
I was eating a Greek-inspired rice bowl with chicken in it for dinner tonight and I recalled that I had a similar recipe here on the blog from way back
A New Experience, Thai Chicken Curry, + Saturday Shares
Never in my life did I imagine that at 44 years old I would: 1. wear a singlet in public 2. lift weights in front of judges and a crowd
Napa Cabbage Kimchi
I devoted a whole chapter in my book to the health benefits of cultured foods: I love and eat all sorts of cultured foods and kimchi is one of my
Slow Cooker Asian Short Ribs
With the lazy days of summer over and my kids’ school year very much back in full swing, I am reacquainting myself with things such as getting breakfast ready at
Grilled Eggplant and Cilantro Dip
*Disclosure: This post is part of my ongoing relationship with the folks from California Endive Farms. I receive complementary boxes of endive and I am being compensated to develop recipes
Meat and Vegetable Casserole with Pomegranate (Kowaj)
I am so sorry it’s been so quiet around here! The truth is, behind the scenes things have been anything but: for the past few weeks, I’ve been busy working
Homemade Sriracha
Yes, I am aware that it’s Valentine’s Day, and that today I am “supposed to” post about cookies, or something chocolate-related, or maybe a romantic dish you could cook for
Gluten-Free Italian Apple Cake (Torta di Mele)
I was so pleased when my friend Ginny contacted me and asked if I’d like to be part of the blog tour for a brand new book published by her
What I’ve Been Reading + Lamb Stuffed Eggplant from Jerusalem: A Cookbook
I’ve acquired a number of wonderful books in the past few months. I’ve mentioned a few here and there in the context of recipes that I’ve featured…now I’m going to
Guacamole with Pistachios
Jen Schall is a dear blogger friend, and soon she’ll be having a baby girl! I’m just thrilled for Jen and her husband Darron, and I’m excited to be participating
Honey From Our Bees! (And Apple Raisin Challah)
It’s been a little over a year since I started keeping bees. As I explained in this post back in July of 2011, I knew it was going to be
Grilled Endive Caprese Salad
Disclosure: This is the last in a series of sponsored posts written by me on behalf of Discover Endive. I have received three complimentary shipments of California endive over the
Rhubarb-Lemon Balm Margarita and Sayulita Part 2
I’ve never been much of a drinker. In fact, before my recent trip to Mexico, I could count the number of margaritas I’ve consumed in my life on one hand.
Very Fond of Crespéou
One of the best things to come of blogging for me has been the beautiful cookbooks I occasionally receive to review from Ten Speed Press. What a wonderful surprise to
Jeera Aloo (Indian Spiced Potatoes)
For the March 2012 Secret Recipe Club, I had the privilege of cooking from The Novice Housewife. Shumaila blogs about (and takes beautifully photographs of) a wide variety of recipes,
Honey-Soy Roasted Salmon and Parents Need to Eat, Too Giveaway
I had the good fortune of meeting Debbie Koenig for the first time at a Food Writer’s Conference two years ago. She was in the very early stages of writing
Braised Hijiki with Maitake Mushrooms and Millet Salad with Mint, Feta, and Dried Starfruit
I was recently invited to enter the East Meets Delicious Recipe Challenge sponsored by Marx Foods. I love the products from Marx Foods and I love a good challenge, so
One Simple Change: Add Some Culture
Welcome to Week 6 of One Simple Change! If you are not familiar with my OSC series, here’s what it’s all about: I’m giving you a new and different healthy
Chickpeas with Delicata Squash, Kale, and Coconut Milk
I had such a nice weekend: it finally snowed so I was home most of the time hanging out with my family, and had a chance to clean and organize
Chocolate Mint Sugar Scrub
As promised, I am back with another DIY holiday gift idea: a homemade Chocolate Mint Sugar Scrub that smooths and nourishes the skin. I’m a total sucker for natural sugar
Red Curry with Turkey, Sweet Potato, and Baby Bok Choy
I know I might be pushing it by posting a turkey leftovers recipe a full three days after Thanksgiving. I imagine many of you transformed your turkey bones into stock,
Roasted Onions Stuffed with Curried Black Quinoa
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The National Onion Association for Kitchen PLAY. I am being compensated for my efforts; all opinions are 100% mine.
Challah
When I baked this huge and glorious sesame seed-studded challah the other day, I only had a moment to snap this picture with my iPhone before my family descended like