Recipes

Blueberry Cardamom Muffin

Blueberry Cardamom Muffin Muffins are a perfect tasty little option for breakfast, snacking or a sweet treat with a cup of tea.  I like that they are versatile and can easily be adjusted to gluten free, grain free options.  These are lightly sweetened with maple syrup so the flavor of the...

Red lentil and sweet potato bowl

Red lentil and sweet potato bowl Red lentils are a favorite in my kitchen.  These pretty little lentils are mild in flavor and cook up quickly, so if you forget to presoak there are no worries.  They also cook fairly quickly.  Flavor these with all of the chili seasonings and serve with your favorite...

Curried Sweet Potato Soup

Curried Sweet Potato Soup This Rich, creamy and a little bit spicy (you decide how much) soup is always a favorite when I prepare it for my clients. All of the warming spices add a great pop of flavor to this wintery soup. If you are lucky enough to resource yams or sweet potato from your...

Pecan Cardamom Pears

Pecan Cardamom Pears Pears are a lovely winter fruit to include in your desserts.  Bosc and Anjou are my favorites for baking and stuffing.  Their firmer texture doesn’t fall apart when they are baked.  I especially like the festive Red Anjou pears, which are so pretty.  This is an...

Citrus Roasted Fennel

Citrus Roasted Fennel Do you like Fennel?  Some people love the licorice flavor of raw fennel, but others do not so much.  If you’ve only tried fennel raw, this roasted version is something totally different.  Roasting brings out the natural sweetness in fennel, and it becomes soft...

Turmeric Dressing

Turmeric Dressing If you aren’t already making your own salad dressings I invite you to give it a try.  This dressing  comes together quickly in a blender and incorporates 2 powerful whole foods, perfect for transitioning to the colder weather. Turmeric and fresh garlic are two...