Dinner

October 31, 2019 Dinner

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

October 29, 2019 Dinner

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

October 27, 2019 Dinner

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

October 20, 2019 Dinner

Green Curry Lentils with Kale & Coconut Milk

Traditional Masoor Dal Loaded with Kale and Spinach MORE GREEN, MORE BETTER I gravitate to green food. Green salads, green vegetables, green soups. Any time I can make a dish overly green, it’s for me. I have clients that feel the same way about getting their greens, which helps me create these vibrant recipes. The secret of making a yellow curry dish green is your blender. By taking a bit of the coconut milk broth and a cup of spinach, you can transform the color of your dish. Want an even deeper shade of green? Add an additional cup of spinach. See the directions below and ... Read More

October 11, 2019 Dinner

Gluten-Free Deep Dish Chicken Pot Pies

This gluten-free, grain free recipe was developed for a client whose family has a variety of food intolerances. Together we were able to create a savory, hearty and healthy chicken pot pie that nourishes everyone. What makes this dish gluten-free and grain-free is the use of cassava flour for the crust and in the filling sauce. Also known as yucca, cassava is a delicious root vegetable that is an excellent alternative to grain flours. The yucca root is peeled, baked and ground into a light, fluffy flour. You can substitute cassava flour with wheat flour in a 1 to 1 ration. I like ... Read More

October 9, 2019 Dinner

Mighty Vibrant Green Soup

GET YOU GREENS This soup is inspired by Erewhon Market’s Mighty Green Soup. This vibrant soup packs in a large variety of leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables, which makes it surprisingly filling. This soup is naturally alkalizing to the body. Filled with celery, broccoli, kale, chard and spinach, it is an easy way to get your greens. EREWHON NATURAL FOODS Erewhon Market is a healthy, natural foods market and deli with locations throughout Los Angeles. Envision a wellness playground for beginners or extreme health nuts. Many wellness warriors consider it the hot spot and food ... Read More

October 3, 2019 Dinner

Sunshine Infused Coconut Ginger Chickpea Curry

Vibrant, thick & delicious yellow curry made with chickpeas, red lentils, spinach & coconut milk. This super-easy recipe is a perfect sunny entre to add into your weekly meal routine. Make it once, and you’ll find many ways to enjoy this yellow dal. All my clients request this dish monthly in their custom meal prep plan. Whether their diet is plant-based, anti-inflammatory, low carb and high protein; they all feel nourished when enjoying this dish. Because of those varied diets, I pair this curry with a variety of sides to complete the meal: Short grain ... Read More

September 6, 2019 Dinner

Radicchio & Golden Beet Salad with Warm Barley

This recipe was developed for my clients who adhere to a plant based diet. They prefer meals that are heavy on vegetables and leafy greens, and light on grains and legumes. Balance is key when I prepare any meal for a plant-based diet. When a dish has a balance of flavors, vegetables, protein, fat and nutrients, we eat less and are satisfied longer. TIPS FOR PREPARING PLANT BASED MEALS For plant-based meals, I always let the vegetables be the star of the show. Whether a leafy green, cruciferous, squash, root, or tuber, I put the vegetable at the forefront. I will then compliment ... Read More

April 28, 2019 Breakfast & Brunch

Bison Sausage & Sweet Potato Hash

I always enjoy a visit a health food store or natural market. I often joke that I enjoy a trip to a healthy grocery store like kids enjoy a visit to the iconic toy store FAO Schwarz. It is at these alternative markets where I find culinary inspiration. I was inspired to make this dish when visiting Erewhon Market in Venice, California. Stopping in for breakfast sends all your senses into overload. They put out a beautiful display of warm and healthyish breakfast good for every diet and food allergy. The dish that caught my attention was in a giant cast iron skillet. I liked the ... Read More

March 20, 2019 Dinner

Baked Chicken Thighs with Herbs de Provence

Crispy Chicken Thighs baked with Dijon Mustard & Herbs de Provence If you like chicken wings, but always wish there was more meat, then the chicken thigh is for you. The chicken thigh is a mix or dark and light meat, which means it retains it juices, stays moist and has lots of flavor. When you cook meat with the bone in, you gain additional health benefits and flavor that is transferred to the meat during the cooking process. The added benefit of cooking meat with bones is that you can stock pile them for a rainy day bone broth. SAVE YOUR CHICKEN BONES FOR BONE ... Read More

February 1, 2019 Dinner

Winter Stew

WITH BONE BROTH, ROOT VEGETABLES & LAMB Nothing is better in the winter then a warm, healing meal you can easily reheat three nights in a row. This dish makes it easy for you to enjoy all those healthy foods you keep hearing about: bone broth, root vegetables, bone marrow. You’ll use bone broth as the liquid base in this stew. Root vegetables like turnips and rutabagas will be a filling starch without the excess sugar you get from other roots & tubers. These lamb shanks are falling-off-the-bone tender, with the bone marrow soft and easy for you to scoop out into ... Read More

December 5, 2018 Dinner

Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks in Bone Broth

Nothing is as delicious in the fall and winter than slow cooked food. People often misinterpret a slow cooked recipe (such as lamb or short ribs) as complicated and labor intensive. It is exactly the opposite. In all honestly, it’s the least amount of effort for the greatest reward. That is why I love this recipe so much. What makes slow cooking easy is using a Dutch Oven. It is worth the upfront investment as it will be a piece you own your whole life. Check out the options from brands like Staub and Le Creuset. SLOW COOKING TIPS The key to slow cooking meats is using a Dutch Oven. You ... Read More

October 25, 2018 Dinner

Herbs de Provence Roast Chicken

This is my favorite roast chicken I make. The flavor has so much depth; you can taste the herbs and sweet dijon mustard whether enjoying this dish hot or cold. It makes for great shredded chicken leftovers you can use in soup or salad. Here is what you will need: WHAT IS CONVECTION SETTING What is convection setting? This is a setting on most new models of luxury brand ovens. How is it different from bake mode? A fan in the back of the oven rotates the hot air. This allows for more browning. The result is that most food cooks faster, gets more browning, and in this case, more crispy skin. CHEF ... Read More