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Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

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Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

Butternut Squash Shells and Cheese

Dinner

Butternut Squash Shells and Cheese

Chickpea and Chard Shakshuka

Dinner

Chickpea and Chard Shakshuka

Spicy Poblano and Sweet Potato Chili

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Spicy Poblano and Sweet Potato Chili

I had to cancel a 2 week long trip to Tuscany and

I had to cancel a 2 week long trip to Tuscany and Rome this year. It was supposed to be my “reward” for getting through surgery. When you can’t get to Italy, bring Italy to you, I say. See also: why I will never be fully gluten-free.
#italyiloveyou #pastalover #paccheri #glutenfull #nocarbleftbehind

Pre-kids, I always enjoyed lazy weekend mornings c

Pre-kids, I always enjoyed lazy weekend mornings curled up in thick socks, a cup of hot coffee and the Sunday paper. Of course, now that I have a 1 and 5 year old, this is but a distant memory. Recently, I decided to try and resurrect that Sunday tradition with tempered expectations for how long I would actually spend reading, or how hot my coffee would be once I got around to drinking it. I subscribed to get a paper delivery of @nytimes (and compost it once I’m done reading!) and it has been such a delight to flip through on weekends. I’m especially loving the new “At Home” section, which always features 5 recipes. I ripped out this recipe for Lentil and Orzo Stew with Roasted Eggplant and served it for dinner tonight, and it was very good. I make lentils all the time at home, but this was just enough of a departure from my usual prep method for it to feel fresh and different. I added a spoonful of homemade Zhoug to mine, but a swirl of coconut yogurt (we love @anitasyogurt) is extra yummy, too. The recipe is also on @nytcooking (which is my favorite online recipe resource).
#lentils #nytimescooking #vegancomfortfood #plantbased #eggplant #orzo #weeknightmeals #familydinner #healthyandwhole

On days when I’m developing sweet dessert-like r

On days when I’m developing sweet dessert-like recipes (like today 😋) I try and have a smaller, simple lunch to balance things out. This roasted delicata squash and tangle of garlicky sautéed dandelion greens was just the thing. Dandelion greens are a superfood and I’m making a conscious effort to have them regularly now. Aside from being high in many essential vitamins and minerals, they’re a powerful detoxifier and blood purifier. They can be super bitter, so be forewarned! I think they’re delicious - sharp and slightly mustard-y, so I like to serve them with something mellow and a little sweet and earthy, like winter squash. I sautéed the greens in a little organic olive oil with fresh garlic, and finished with a splash each of tamari and mirin.

I found these beautiful greens at my local @deansmarket - I’m partnering with them to help show you all of the yummy plant foods that you’ll want to cook and eat all autumn long! If you don’t live near a Dean’s, you can look for dandelion greens at many well-stocked health-minded grocery stores.
#dandeliongreens #deansnaturalfoodmarket #delicatasquash #fallfood #detoxfood #foodismedicine

Vegetables are amazing - it blows my mind how beau

Vegetables are amazing - it blows my mind how beautiful they can be! A local farmstand had these purple cauliflower and you best believe I’m going to roast it right now with some chipotle seasoning for tacos 🌮 tonight. It tastes exactly like white cauliflower, but is prettier to look at and is also loaded with antioxidants 😍💪🏻
#purplecauliflower #farmfresh #njfresh #farmtotable #antioxidants #cauliflowertacos #plantstrong #healthyandwhole

〰️Strawberry Arugula Salad with Tempeh, Toaste

〰️Strawberry Arugula Salad with Tempeh, Toasted Almonds and Creamy Sunflower Balsamic Vinaigrette〰️
Back in 2013, I landed my first celebrity private client. He was (is) an A List comedy legend, and the star of one of my favorite movies of all time. I was ridiculously star struck and took the job despite being crazy under qualified (I was fresh out of culinary school and had not really cut my teeth in the biz yet). I’m not sure why he hired me, but that job taught me a lot. At the time, he was on a crazy restrictive diet but loved to eat, so I was constantly being challenged to create versions of his favorite foods that adhered to his diet. I remember crying many a night in my kitchen, prepping for the next day, because I had no idea what I was doing. That job didn’t work out in the long term (the schedule was all consuming), but I learned so much from it. One of the more valuable lessons was to say yes to opportunity, even if you don’t feel ready. You will learn on the job, you’ll surprise yourself, and you’ll come out better and more qualified on the other side. Now, my “specialty” is dealing with niche diets. Name the restriction, I’ve done it. I love the challenge. Lately I’m working hard on my oil-free repertoire and it’s been so rewarding! Also learning all about low FODMAP diets for gut health, too. Every new challenge makes me a more informed chef, and I never grow tired of learning and striving and getting better at my craft.
#veganchef #celebritychef #wfpb #oilfreevegan #wholefoodplantbased #forksoverknives #thechinastudy #foreverastudent

Planning your Labor Day menu? Try this GF Blackber

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My Sicilian immigrant great-grandparents had fig t

My Sicilian immigrant great-grandparents had fig trees in Brooklyn, and now I lovingly and proudly carry on the tradition in my backyard. My Italian and Argentine heritage has influenced me and my cooking in every way, and I am so proud of where I come from. My ancestors knew that the best food comes from simple, humble ingredients. Get good quality, in-season food and you don’t need to do much else. It’s moments like plucking ripe figs in my garden on a warm summer night that make me feel so grateful for my roots, my family, my job doing what I love, and the simple things in life. 🇮🇹 🇦🇷 #figs #freshfigs #simplefood #farmtotable #summerproduce

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