recipes

Old school vegan food with a so many options! The sauce and method are modified from Splendid Table Gingered Shrimp..which is so good and can be adjusted to what you have on hand. I serve this over rice, zucchini or gluten free buckwheat noodles. Veggies […]

We head back to work tomorrow. Our showroom has been closed for 45 days, but we are coming back stronger and cooler than ever I will be packing my masks, gloves, sanitizer and fresh food full of antioxidants. Antioxidants are substances found in plant based […]

Macrobiotic desserts and sweets are typically lower in sugar, starches and dairy. This treat is great for kids, people trying to gain weight and that occasional chocolate craving. I typically only make these for people, but during week six of our covid quarantine, my body […]

Something so simple yet so nourishing and good. Perfect for year round easy evenings, not to heavy yet still hearty. Economical, feeds a crowd or great for batch cooking. I recommend making your own beans but you can sub a good quality canned white bean. […]

Gluten-free, not too sweet, full of fiber & protein, can be made dairy free. Enjoy these tender and nourishing gems throughout the week for breakfast or an energizing afternoon snacks. The recipe is easy to modify or add-on any other ingredients like nuts or chocolate. […]

Gluten free, vegan and pantry friendly. Also very accommodating to modifications. Learning how to make a simple roux can make everyday home cooking into restaurant worthy. This recipe was created during the coronovirus outbreak so limited on fresh herbs. Use whatever vegetables and proteins you […]

A classic summer-time staple, modernized for a health-supportive diet. I love this bread for its health benefits and accessibility. Being gluten free should not mean deprivation, especially of local & seasonal fruits and veggies. This bread is so good and whenever I make it I […]

Food is the foundation of good health, glowing skin, healing bodies. Make your clean cooking simple and fun. This recipe can be modified with any grain or seed (barley, rice, farro) and any vegetables you have on hand (spinach, carrots, zucchini) Just keep the basics […]

First recipe in my study to find the perfect gazpacho! This savory, peach-kissed gazpacho is nothing less than perfect on these on hot Texas dog-days of summer. What makes is Texan? We added sweet Texas grown peaches, along with a hearty does of cayenne, topped […]

Legumes play an important role in the healing foods diet. They are loaded with protein, iron, and zinc and contain a high amount of nutrients including fiber, folate and potassium. They are naturally low in saturated fat and free of cholesterol. Outside of the US, […]

The change of seasons from spring to summer is the best time of year to indulge in a healing broth. In nature our bodies customize to the changes of spring by being outdoors longer, getting less sleep, eating with the season. By also introducing a […]

Soups mark the cornerstone of good health and just like eating a salad with your meal, soup delivers a pack full of mineral rich vegetables and broth. Some people may find soup easier to digest than raw vegetables. If you are going through a phase […]

FOR THE COCONUT RICE 1-1/2 cup jasmin rice 1 15 oz can lite coconut milk 2 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup water FOR THE SALAD 2 red bell peppers, finely chopped to around 1/4″ 8 oz shredded red cabbage 1 1/2 cups […]

At first ginger sets fire, and then extinguishes maladies. Arabic saying Yesterday my yogi friend came by to visit me in my flat in downtown Dallas. The windows are wide open to let in the beautiful spring air, the noise and the smells from spring […]

This is sunshine in a jar that I could eat every day! Did you know one serving of arugula packs in 50% of daily vitamin K and is full of phytochemicals? It’s a great antioxidant for cleansing your body and keeping infections away. i love […]

it’s Sunday and after a week of traveling i’m back in my beautiful, deep~blue sky Dallas! After traveling, I love coming home and making this colorful and clean Vietnamese noodle salad after days of eating out. it takes a little extra time to prepare the […]

As our bodies start to heal we can begin to introduce a wider variety of foods, but just as we all have different facial features and different finger prints, we also have different digestive and immunity systems. The more you become acquainted with your body, […]

Miso Soup for the Soul ~  for those times in your life when all you need is simple, healing foods. Miso soup is not always colorful or photogenic yet it’s amazingly rich in minerals and vitamins and reigns supreme in antioxidants. This miso bowl has […]

Insalata Di Ceci ~ Corsican Chickpea Salad. It’s summer time in Dallas and this is my staple salad for the next nine months. I soak my chickpeas for 12 or more hours in filtered water before cooking. Then boil them with 1-2″ of kombu, which […]

This savory oatmeal bowl combines the flavors of my favorite summer-time salad. I toasted the oats in a little vegan butter and cinnamon for a few minutes before cooking, then topped with strawberries, chiffonade raw beet greens, toasted walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette, sea salt, black pepper […]

Adzuki beans are perfect for this time of year as winter turns to spring and we begin to warm up from the cold season…but there is still a chill in the air. In Texas, we have been having an unusually warm winter but I still […]