I’ve been craving beef stew, but not a heavy stick to your bones winter stew. I wanted something comforting but still light, fresh, and nourishing. As I imagined what would qualify as a spring beef stew a few flavors came to mind: fresh dill, mushrooms, leeks,...
I’m all about the beets, ’bout the beets right now. Last week it was a recipe for Lemony Pasta with Beet Greens, Fennel Seed, and Aleppo Peppers. This week it’s roasted beets in a quinoa salad with sweet potato, red onion, avocado, goat cheese and...
Beets are a cool weather crop that I especially enjoy in early spring, when the farmers market is just getting going and fresh seasonal veggies are few. In the anticipation of spring, I celebrate any seasonal veggie I can get my hands on. Recently I picked up the...
I try to eat at least 2 servings of fatty fish a week (1 serving = 4 ounces) to ensure I get enough omega-3 fats in my diet. Examples of fatty fish include salmon, Atlantic mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines, albacore tuna, anchovy, black cod. It’s...
Sometimes I just crave bell peppers, especially as summer fades into fall, which is their season. These vibrant, fruity capsicums make me think of Middle Eastern cuisine or that of Moorish Spain. Fresh bell peppers are a treat, but I’m thankful for the...
