This recipe is one of the first posted on my website. It remains one of my favorite soup recipes to this day, and can be enjoyed in any season (just make sure you stockpile canned pumpkin in the Fall)! When I made this recipe recently, I was going from memory. […]
The inspiration for this sauce? My Paleo Mexican Meatloaf. I was on the path to creating my version of a Paleo mole sauce, and stopped halfway through the process to taste the base. It was delicious enough to stand alone as a play on the ketchup of traditional meatloaf recipes. […]
Ever since having meatloaf at my friend Katie’s house this summer, I have a new love and appreciation for meatloaf. Despite my Mom’s amazing abilities in the kitchen, I was never a fan of her meatloaf growing up. Maybe this change of meatloaf perspective can be attributed to the Hawaiian […]
Mole sauces come in many different colors and textures, depending on the region of origin and the palate of the chef. However, the common denominator is chili pepper. Whether fresh or dried, canned or powdered, chili peppers define the mole sauce. Moles also often contain other spices, day old bread, […]
The inspiration for this dish came from my Mom’s 7 layered Greek dip, and a Sandra Lee recipe that I found that included ground lamb. I combined the two ideas in addition with the spices from a Greek burger recipe from the August Shape magazine. I plan on trying the […]
Time for another break from animal protein in the form of a scrumptious vegetarian stew. Curry is a magical blend of spices commonly available in so many varieties that you could never get bored with the flavor! Not only that, but the turmeric that is in many curries contains curcumin […]
The inspiration for this recipe was a cute and tasty appetizer for Valentine’s Day. I was in the produce section of the grocery store, and saw a package of adorable baby portobello mushrooms. Even though I didn’t have a “plan,” I could not resist buying them. It turns out, this […]
If you have looked at my recipes, you’ve probably noticed that I use chipotle chiles in adobo sauce quite frequently. Please don’t chalk that up to a lack of creativity. I love spicy food, and for me the additional flavor and heat that most chiles give to any dish are […]
