You know fall is coming…the air is getting a bit chillier, the colors are getting warmer and rosier everywhere you look, and classic treats like those involving salted caramel are everywhere… Well, we’ve got our own version of that! These bars are cute and delightful…but they’re so rich and delicious […]
Coconuts and Sunshine
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Cauliflower pizza crust is unlike any other pizza crust you’ve ever had, but one bite and you’ll be hooked! It holds form when you pick up a slice of pizza–just like the traditional kind–yet this one is gluten-free, oil-free, without refined flour, comprised of whole foods, and higher in protein, […]
After a recent visit to Sun Cafe, I was inspired by a dish they make there called “sun nachos”. Sun nachos are completely raw vegan nachos made using raw jicama slices as chips, and the toppings range from nut-based sauces to veggies and guacamole. They’re delicious, and you can top […]
Somehow, I didn’t discover eggplant until about high school. Ever since then, I have tried eggplant in just about every way imaginable. This recipe for Thai basil eggplant is part of my efforts to explore more Asian food, and it features the uniquely striking flavors of Thai basil. There are […]
Following the original Thai basil eggplant post, here’s a low fat version. The low fat version doesn’t simply use less oil–the flavors are slightly different. Sometimes fats are used to make a dish taste good, and sometimes salt, sugar, or savory components fill that role. This dishes focuses on the […]
I’m a fan of fermented foods–kombucha, kimchi, pickles, etc. have been in man’s diet for thousands of years, and these days, scientists are starting to learn why those types of food are actually *really* helpful to the digestive system. Your digestive system, particularly your intestines, require certain “good bacteria” to […]
I have the unique advantage of getting to experience a lot of Chinese food and culture even though I’m not myself Chinese. Often, that leads to some really interesting flavors and experiences that I’m not sure I would have ever encountered otherwise. In the case of this particular dish, I’m […]
I have to be honest: I didn’t know carrot greens (carrot tops) could be eaten until I found myself with a bunch of farmers’ market rainbow carrots the other day and the thought occurred to me: “All these carrot greens must be good for SOMETHING…I can’t let them go to […]
Sichuan peppercorns give this dish a sort of “numb spicyness”…you kind of have to experience it to understand. These peppercorns aren’t spicy in the “hot spicy” sense and can usually be enjoyed by people who can’t tolerate spicy heat, since they’re a different sensation altogether. The dish is traditionally made […]
Banana ice cream has got to be my single favorite thing to do with the seemingly millions of bananas I tend to acquire. For example, yesterday, I filled an entire reusable shopping bag with them since the grocery store was selling the “overripe” ones at half price. “Overripe” bananas are […]
Let me just start by saying…kale chips have seriously changed my life! If you need to get more greens in your diet, and you’ve tried salads, tried green smoothies…kale chips just might be the way to go. They certainly were for me! I make them all the time and have […]
There are a lot of Asian food recipes on here, and one of the most common questions asked is, “Where do I actually buy ___?” Here is a short guide in which I hope to answer that for you! Jump To: Asian grocery store locator tool A-Z list of ingredients […]