Whitney Aronoff

Starseed Kitchen

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Butter Lettuce Salad with Smoky Blue Cheese Dressing

A healthy salad with a smoky twist. Enjoy a delicate butter lettuce salad layered with black lentils, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and basil, drizzled with a smoky blue cheese vinaigrette.  It sounds decadent, but lemon juice and white wine vinegar make this vinaigrette light and bright.  THE SECRET INGREDIENT Smoky blue cheese is hard to find. Yes, it does exist. You can find it from time to time at a specialty market such as Gelson’s, Bristol Farms or Whole Foods. If you can find it, definitely use it in this salad and dressing. If not, no ... Read More

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Earthy Vegetarian White Bean Chili

Extra thick, hearty and veggie packed white bean chili made with white beans, onion, celery, carrots, Lacinato (Dino) kale, and quinoa.  This chili is filled with earthy herbs and spices of fresh oregano and cumin.  MAKE THIS FOR MEAL PREP I first started making this healthy vegetable packed chili for my vegetarian and vegan clients. The colors are so beautiful and flavor so fresh and light.  It’s a nice alternative from chicken soup when you are recovering from a cold. It freezers well and is great for meal prep.  USE ALL PARTS OF KALE, STEMS ... Read More

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Curried Cauliflower Couscous Salad

A light golden salad or side dish that satisfies the pickiest healthy eaters. This couscous is grain-free and all vegetables. If you're cooking for a particular diet or lifestyle, this recipe will work for you. Vegans, Vegetarians, Whole 30, Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free and Grain-Free eaters can enjoy this meal.  A SALAD OR SIDE DISH FOR MEAL PREP I first started making this dish two years ago. I’ve been making it at least once a month for clients since. I’ve had plenty of time to perfect the seasonings and the ingredients.  I’ll serve this as a main salad over arugula ... Read More

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Citrus Green Lentils

A light vibrant salad, side dish or plant based protein that satisfies the pickiest healthy eaters.  A KEY VEGETARIAN PROTEIN The little lentil is packed full of protein. Apart of the legume/bean family, their protein content ranges from 17 to 25 percent (double the protein of any grain and more than that of eggs and most meats).  Legumes in general are a great source for calcium, potassium, iron, zinc and several B vitamins.  NOURISH YOUR ORGANS WITH THE COLOR OF YOUR BEANS Did you know that the color of a bean indicates the organ it most benefits? Just like ... Read More

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Grilled Corn Mexican Salad

This salad is filled with shredded romaine lettuce topped with grilled corn, black beans, grilled red onion, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, with a creamy avocado cilantro dressing. Top with pepitas, cotija cheese, grilled chicken or skirt steak for added protein.  THE PEOPLE OF THE CORN In Mexico, corn is more then food. It is a cultural symbol. I share this with you as a reminder that each meal we prepare and sit down to eat is, in essence, our own sacred ceremony we conduct three times a day.  The image and shape of corn, also known as maize, inspires architecture, ... Read More

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Cilantro Avocado Dressing

The perfect dressing to pair with a salad or enjoy as a dip. If you are a cilantro or avocado lover, this is for you.  LUNCH IS SERVED I created this salad dressing for one of my meal prep clients. They work from home and I serve my client a fresh salad for lunch each week. I prepare 4-5 salads, serving them one, and individually packing the others.  They love avocado and cilantro, and we put the two ingredients in a lot of salads. I wanted to offer them a creamy salad dressing that was healthy.  I was also looking for a way to use avocado in a meal prep salad ... Read More

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Real Chocolate Mints

How to Make Chocolate Dipped Fresh Mint Leaves When I prepare a menu for dinner parties, people always request a special dessert. Truth be told, I find nobody really eats it. I like to offer something light and healthier at the end of the meal that still makes the night feel special. Something that will cleanse your palette. That is how this chocolate mint recipe evolved.  A HEALTHY DESSERT I’m always looking for ways to prepare fruit, vegetables and herbs in a way that highlights their flavor. I don’t want to cover it, smother it, or hide it. I want it to mingle with other ... Read More

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Bright & Healthy Lemon Coriander Soup

A healthy soup filled with shredded napa cabbage, diced carrot, vegetable stock, fresh squeezed lemon, white pepper, cilantro, and sesame oil.  This bright and energizing soup is great for busy weeknight dinners and meal prep. Make extra and store it in your freezer for when you feel a cold coming on or you just need a gentle, detoxifying meal.  A WEEKLY SOUP FOR MEAL PREP I developed this soup for my clients who follow a vegetarian diet. Their weekly meal prep menu is usually structured as follows: A seasonal soupTwo seasonal, hearty saladsTwo warm, savory meals with a ... Read More

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Perfect Meal Prep Salmon

This is how a health supportive chef prepares salmon for her custom meal prep clients. It's also my favorite way to prepare salmon for myself. The secret is out. I prepare it this way for many of my clients and they want to learn to make it themselves. So here it is. The trick is over seasoning with sea salt and coarse black pepper, and letting it marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. I’ll tell you why this works so well.  CULINARY SCHOOL TIPS When I attended culinary school at The Natural Gourmet Institute, I learned this excellent tip from my chef ... Read More

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Smoky White Bean & Collard Greens Soup

This is a thick, hearty soup with smoky and spicy undertones. White beans, onion, garlic, celery, carrot, arbol chile, fire-roasted tomatoes, collard greens, parmesan, herbs & spices.  I like to serve this dish to my clients with a fresh loaf of rustic sourdough or paleo bread.  It is a perfect complement to a long workday.  You can find it in my custom meal prep menu rotation for all my clients.  EAT MORE COLLARD GREENS Collards are about of the cabbage family. They are more tender then kale, sweeter, and less bitter then other hearty greens. That is ... Read More

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Black Bean & Spinach Enchiladas with Cashew Lime Crema

Baked enchiladas stuffed with black beans, spinach & kale, smothered in a homemade smoky red enchilada sauce. Serve with a drizzle of cashew lime crema, avocado, pepitas and fresh cilantro. HAVE IT YOUR WAY I developed this recipe for my vegan clients. I did not use shredded cheese in the enchiladas and made sure they had plenty of cashew crema and ripe avocados to make this dish rich and delicious.  I added the freshly shredded white cheddar cheese when I made these for my vegetarian, plant-based clients. They love a little cheese with most of their meals.  HOW TO ... Read More

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Smoky Enchilada Sauce

A homemade and easy enchilada sauce with smoky flavors. Fire roasted tomatoes, smoked paprika, chipotle and cayenne gives this sauce all the depth.  A perfect compliment to chicken, black bean, vegetable or cheesy stuffed enchiladas.  MAKE THIS SAUCE PALEO When I make this sauce for myself and my friends, I use cassava flour. Cassava is from yucca root and is a great substitute for traditional flour. It’s light, white, and is a 1 to 1 substitute ratio for any recipe that calls for flour. You can now find it in most grocery stores. I use Otto's Naturals Cassava Flour. ... Read More

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