Starseed Kitchen
Millet is a small grain and great substitute for polenta (corn meal). I enjoy preparing it as a side dish or main dish for my clients. When following a recipe that calls for a side of creamy polenta, consider this recipe that is Vegan, Gluten-Free and Lectin-Free. I use full fat coconut milk and ... Read More
This is a superfood pesto recipe combining anti-inflammatory basil and iron packed kale. Don’t think this pesto is just for pasta. Enjoy it on fish, with burgers, tossed with grains, mixed into mashed potatoes, over roasted carrots and more. It may be your new favorite condiment, and its ... Read More
As a Personal Chef I am always customizing recipes for my client’s preferences. Thanks to them, I am always getting inspired to try new combinations and find solutions when the prefer I omit certain ingredients. Such is how this recipe was born. Looking for a way to add a green vegetable to ... Read More
This colorful salad or side dish can be enjoyed year-round. Serve it as an entrée or with any protein. The shape and texture of pearl couscous makes it interesting and delicious to eat. I love sharing this dish at a BBQ, beach gathering or pot luck dinner. A SALAD FOR MEAL PREP I created ... Read More
Tender collard greens simmered in broth with smashed garlic cloves make a perfect weeknight side dish. This vegetable side is so easy to prepare and pairs well with any protein or grain for a hearty, healthy dinner. You may even make it your entree like so many of my clients. You’ll be ... Read More
There is nothing more eye catching than food served in a cast iron skillet. Enjoy this gluten-free, grain-free cornbread made with cassava flour, jalapeno for a kick, and roasted corn kernels for texture. A SOUTHERN CLASSIC My great grandmother grew up in South Carolina. Gram, as she was ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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, ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
