Whitney Aronoff

Starseed Kitchen

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Healthyish Baked Macaroni & Cheese

As a Personal Chef, I cook for a lot of families with little kids. Though my clients have hired me to make healthy meals, their kids want the classics. I make a lot of versions of ‘mac and cheese’.  I reach for the best products I can find to make the dish ‘healthyish’. Organic pasta, alternative pastas, cassava flour, gluten-free flour, organic milk, raw milk, and on and on. It’s different for every client’s preference and where they are on their health journey.  I make this dish mini sized and kid friendly in a 9 x 9, 2-quart baking dish. You can find a traditional square ... Read More

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Rustic Winter Minestrone Soup with Quick Basil Pesto

My vegetarian clients like to have a soup as part of their meal prep every week. This requires me to get creative. I’ve now created over 30 unique soups to meet their tastes and dietary preferences. This vegetable packed vegan soup is one of our favorites. My clients lean towards soups that are packed with lots of vegetables and leafy greens. Light on the broth and heavy on the veggies so the soup is filling and satisfying.  SERVE WITH GRAINS FOR A HEARTY MEAL This is a chunky soup that pairs well with left over ancient grains you may have in the fridge. Serve this soup ... Read More

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Wild Rice Pilaf with Roasted Butternut Squash

My grandmother was the master of rice pilaf. I grew up with her living in the house next door. I'd often walk over and see what she was making for dinner if I didn't like the options at home. She liked to make her pilaf once a week. This is my take on a seasonal version of the classic dish.  Of course, I adjusted the ingredients with your health in mind. I use bone broth (or vegetable broth), good quality butter, roasted butternut squash, fresh parsley and toasted pecans.  HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR WILD RICE For this pilaf, I use a blend of wild rice and long grain brown rice. You can ... Read More

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California Cranberry Sauce with Fresh Orange Zest

Refined Sugar-Free, Paleo, with Clean & Balanced Ingredients I’ve been making this recipe for 10 years and every time I prepare it, I remember why I love it. I developed this cranberry sauce recipe to be healthy, light, and a great balance for a holiday dinner plate.  To cut the tartness of the cranberries yet provide natural sweetness I use fresh squeezed navel oranges and dates. I love this recipe so much (and I don’t trust the sugar in other people’s recipes), so I bring it with me even when I’m a guest on Thanksgiving.  It’s easy to transport so I always volunteer to ... Read More

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Vibrant Thai Green Chicken Curry

I’ve been making this recipe for three years and it’s really evolved over that time. The best recipes take time. One of my first clients gave me an Oprah Winfrey’s cookbook and asked that I prepare the Thai Green Curry. I edited the dish so it was filled with all the vegetables she loves, and nothing she doesn’t.  I had to share the vibrant color of this green curry with other clients. I started experimenting, making it for my vegetarian clients, keto, paleo and the like.  Some weeks I’ll make this dish for three or four different clients. Needless to say, it has been ... Read More

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Red Lentil, Carrot & Spinach Soup

The Beauty Soup Lentils are full of vitamin B and are a great source of protein and iron. They are a great source of all the nutrients that support healthy skin, hair and nails. Consider the little lentil your plant-based beauty super food.  I started making this soup for my vegetarian clients who had a plethora of red lentils we were trying to use up. I make a batch of lentils or beans for them every week to round out their balanced plant-based diet.  This dish is great for meal prep and can be enjoyed with a grain, additional leaf greens or a side salad to round out the ... Read More

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Braised Fennel with Greek Olives & Thyme

Easy one pan braised fennel with smashed garlic, Greek olives, capers and fresh thyme I adjust the dish to work with my Vegan and Omnivore clients, by swapping vegetable broth for chicken bone broth. Use whichever works best for your diet.  BRAISING VEGETABLES My first week of culinary school at The Natural Gourmet Institute had us braising vegetables. Attending a healthy cooking school, it only made sense we would be braising vegetables. The process sounds more complicated than it is.  Braising refers to cooking in broth. It is an excellent health supportive technique ... Read More

Lunch & Salads

Black Lentil & Pomegranate Salad

Iron Up with This Plant-Based Protein Packed Salad Black lentils are perfect for salads as they retain their texture when you cook them.  Reach for lentils as a great source of plant-based protein and iron. This salad is as delicious as it is balanced. Enjoy over arugula for added greens.  WHY WE SHOULD EAT MORE LENTILS Lentils have been a staple in diets in Europe, the Middle East and India for 8,000 years. These little legumes were even mentioned in the book of Genesis. They’ve powered humanity for a very long time. Enough said.  BENEFITS OF LENTILS Lentils ... Read More

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Coconut Kale Bowl with Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Rice

Topped with Toasted Coconut Flakes and Roasted Cashews I make this dish frequently for my clients who reach for nourishing, anti-inflammatory and health supportive meals.  The coconut kale is so savory and compliments the pop of color from the turmeric rice. The toasted coconut flakes add texture, and the roasted, salted cashews are savory and filling. I'll give you a tip...be sure to make a double batch of the coconut kale. It is that good and reheats well all week long. WHY YOU SHOULD ADD TURMERIC TO YOUR SPICE CABINENT If you seek out healthy recipes, then you know ... Read More

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Detox Chickpea & Celery Soup

Hydrating & Detoxifying Chickpea Celery Soup with Lemon, Cilantro & Greek Yogurt This soup recipe is extra hydrating. Delicious year round, it’s flavorful with a simple ingredient list.  Choose the broth and yogurt that nourishes you best. Choose vegetable broth or chicken bone broth for the base of the soup. Either Greek yogurt or thick coconut yogurt work well. Always make adjustments to recipes to meet your body where it is that day.  CELERY, THE DETOX CURE Celery is a naturally cooking vegetable that supports the health ... Read More

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Easy Keto Coconut Kale

This creamy dairy-free wilted kale is one of my favorite vegetable side dishes. It’s an easy week night side to prepare in less then 20 minutes.  I make it frequently for my clients and each time we double the kale, using 4 large bunches. Remember, when kale wilts it turns into a much smaller portion than most think. If you want to have plenty of leftovers, consider doubling this recipe.  VEGAN, PALEO, OR KETO KALE, YOUR CHOICE This recipe calls for 1/2 cup of bone broth or vegetable broth. Your choice. I make it both ways depending on my clients personal preferences. Choose ... Read More

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Turmeric Ginger Tahini Dressing

There are so many ways to enjoy traditional tahini sauce. This recipe adds turmeric and ginger to ramp up the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory health benefits.  Follow the directions to enjoy as a light tahini dressing, or use less water for a thick dipping sauce. Your choice. This Turmeric Ginger Tahini recipe is delicious either way.  HOW TO GET ALL THE BENEFITS OF TURMERIC In order to absorb all the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric, you need to eat it with fat. By combining turmeric with tahini paste (sesame seed paste) your body can naturally absorb the curcumin ... Read More

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