Recipes

CARB FREE CAULI PIZZA ALLA PUTTANESCA

Cauliflower pizza has been all the rage these days because its paleo, carb free, and actually nutritional. I would be lying if I said it gave you the same satisfaction of a crispy, doughy, scintillating pizza crust, but it’s not unpleasant per se. It certainly gets the job done better than a sad pita or […]

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ROASTED RACK OF LAMB WITH SWEET POTATOES AND ONIONS

This rack of lamb actually came from Trader Joe’s and was only a little over one pound. Due to insufficient cooking materials, I had to improvise when it came to putting the lamb in the oven. It should be placed on a wire rack so that the fat can drain, making the meat’s crust extra […]

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WHOLE TROUT WITH BAY LEAF, LEMON AND GARLIC

Amongst the photos of my “inspiration” folder, I found that the whole fish received the most attention from my audience. So by popular demand, I bring you my first recipe. Ingredients: 1 2pound firm white fish (such as snapper, seabass, or trout, gutted, scaled and gills removed) 1t kosher salt 2T extra virgin olive oil […]

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“CREAM” OF CAULIFLOWER AND LEEK SOUP (VEGAN)

This rainy weather has me very excited for soup season ahead. Soups are amazing because they are generally loaded with nourishing vitamins and minerals that can easily fill you up and keep you warm in the cooler months. I personally love creamier soups because of the hearty consistency they lend, but working with dairy is […]

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ZUCCHINI PANCAKES (GF, VEGAN)

Fall is officially here, but I wanted to sneak in one last summer squash recipe: zucchini pancakes. Although zucchini (and many other fruits and vegetables) can be found year round, it doesn’t mean they offer the same health benefits as during their peek season. Freezing, pickling or preserving recently harvested produce presents us with optimal […]

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TOMATO CARPACCIO WITH GOAT FETA AND DECONSTRUCTED PESTO

During the summer we spend so much time out and about that spending time home slaving in the kitchen seems like an inconceivable task. For that reason, I am delivering a recipe that is completely raw, which not only is fast to prep, but incredibly healthy due to its potent enzymatic benefits. Eating food in […]

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GAZPACHO (VEGAN/RAW)

Gazpacho is one of those recipes that is so incredibly healthy on its own, that it requires zero enhancements. The recipe originates from Spain and was created specifically as a chilled summer soup. It’s contents are tomato based with accents of cucumber, (ideally, spicy) peppers, garlic, onion and vinegar. Cooling seasonal produce such as cucumbers […]

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SUMMER DETOX QUINOA SALAD

Summer is officially here, and that means we have to eat like it. We habitually eat heavier foods in the winter to accumulate some needed fat as insulation. In the summer months, that insulation can be quite uncomfortable and unnecessary, so leaner foods are preferred. In general, the heat should inhibit our hunger and invoke […]

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CHIPOTLE GREEN BEAN FRIES WITH VEGAN RANCH

French fries are great, but not for you. Being an avid french fry-aholic myself, I can empathize with anyone that’s had to sacrifice their affinity for crispy, salty, greasy goodness for the betterment of their health…. hence the creation of veggie fries. Yes, potatoes are technically a veggie, but they are loaded with starch, and their nutrient […]

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