Tag: gluten-free

Honeynut Squash with Tahini, Pomegranate, and Pistachios

Honeynut Squash with Tahini, Pomegranate, and Pistachios

For me, fall signals pumpkins. But not in a “pumpkin spice” kinda way. When I think pumpkin, I think “winter squash.” I love seeing what’s available at the market this time of year. The colors always amaze me: blues, greens, yellows, oranges, browns. Butternut, acorn, Read more…

Roasted Vegetables with Moroccan Spices

Roasted Vegetables with Moroccan Spices

I recently made a beautiful Moroccan-inspired dish, chicken with preserved lemons and olives, for my family. However, for my vegan family member, chicken was not going to cut it. A Moroccan-themed vegan side dish was eminently needed. As was an opportunity to clear out the Read more…

Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemons & Olives

Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemons & Olives

A few years ago, I found myself with an abundance of Meyer lemons. They were juicy, fragrant, and far too beautiful to let go to waste, so I preserved them with salt, following the traditional Moroccan method. As I packed each lemon half into a Read more…

Ishavsrøye, or Arctic Char with Brown Butter Cabbage, Potatoes & Capers

Ishavsrøye, or Arctic Char with Brown Butter Cabbage, Potatoes & Capers

Sometimes the best meals are the simplest ones. My family discovered Arctic char during a trip to Bergen, Norway. We ate at a small restaurant overlooking the harbor and ordered a dish of ishavsrøye, the Norwegian name for Arctic char, served with cabbage and potatoes. Read more…

Do You Really Need to Avoid Gluten?

Do You Really Need to Avoid Gluten?

Understanding Celiac Disease, Wheat Sensitivity, FODMAPs/Fructans, and Gluten-Free Diets If you’ve ever eaten a plate of pasta or a piece of bread and then spent the next several hours wondering what, exactly, you did to deserve the bloating, abdominal pain, fatigue, or brain fog that Read more…

Orange-Honey Glazed Carrots with Apricots

Orange-Honey Glazed Carrots with Apricots

This carrot dish is inspired by my grandmother’s carrot tzimmes, but it’s much quicker and easier to make. The combination of carrots, dried apricots, orange juice, and a little honey creates plenty of natural sweetness, while lime juice, coriander, garlic, and fresh cilantro keep the Read more…

Blueberry Peach Salsa

Blueberry Peach Salsa

I love a recipe that can completely change a simple meal without requiring much work. This blueberry peach salsa is sweet, tart, fresh, and just savory enough to work beautifully with grilled or roasted fish or chicken. It’s also a great way to add more Read more…

Pecan-Crusted Honey Mustard Salmon

Pecan-Crusted Honey Mustard Salmon

Some recipes become staples because they’re complicated and impressive. This isn’t one of them. This salmon comes together quickly with a handful of ingredients, but it feels like an actual dinner rather than something you threw together because you forgot to plan. Salmon is one Read more…