“Make kitchari when you are sick, when you are sad, when you are cleansing, for your kids or a loved one when they are under the weather, when you can’t be bothered to cook, when you come back from a long …
Quinoa with Green Peas and Carrots
Quinoa is a gluten-free super-grain and a protein powerhouse. This healthy wonder grain contains complete plant-based protein with all the essential amino acids. Quinoa is high in fiber and antioxidants, and is a great source of iron and magnesium. Eating …
Sunchokes Roasted with Rosemary
Also known as Jerusalem artichokes, sunchokes are a root vegetable which can be harvested from late autumn to early spring. These tasty little marvels can be dug out from under the snow (of course, if the ground is not frozen …
Baked Sunchoke Chips
Sunchokes, also known as Jerusalem artichokes, are delicious tubers that are often cooked in the same way as potatoes. Sunchokes are a great source of iron, potassium, phosphorus and inulin, a dietary fiber that is medicinal for diabetics. There is …
Steamed Asparagus with Sunflower Seed Sauce
Asparagus is a marvel of early spring and is best eaten during its relatively short season. Few sights celebrate spring to me as the first tender asparagus spears peeking out from the sleepy earth. They are back! Get them while …
Fermented Beets
Making your own fermented pickles can sound intimidating, but in reality it’s a very simple process. Undoubtedly, fermented beets are the most beautiful fermented veggies known, and their taste and health benefits are just as glorious as their look. Fermented …
Beet Hummus
Velvety smooth, bright and vibrant beet hummus makes an easy and delicious way to add beets into anybody’s diet. Beets are a wonderful source of vitamins and minerals. They are high in antioxidants, regulate blood pressure, and have anti-inflammatory properties. …
Braised Veggie Medley
Braising vegetables is an easy and effortless way to make a hearty vegetarian dish to warm up your soul and your belly on a cold winter day. The aroma while cooking this dish will fill your house with instant coziness, …
Winter Squash with Almonds
Winter squashes are sweet, heavy, and warming. Their properties along with a high mineral and protein content make them a perfect winter food. They are harvested in late autumn and can be kept in a dry cool place for several …
Braised Leeks and Potatoes
“Braising is a combination-cooking method that uses both wet and dry heats: typically, the food is first seared at a high temperature, then finished in a covered pot at a lower temperature while sitting in some amount of liquid.” – …