Holiday time is here and so are the parties. With the cheese boards, puff pastry wrapped anythings, cookies, and festive cocktails, it can be a challenge to stay on track AND have a good time. Luckily, I've got your back with three holiday appropriate hors d'oeuvres that will not leave you regretful the morning after....well at least about your food choices.
Read more5 things to make christmas morning
The holidays are all about spending quality time with family and friends. If you are searching for some easy breakfasts that you can prep in advance and enjoy seamlessly with your family Christmas morning, look no further then these simple and tasty dishes.
Read morecrunchy radish gift guide
It is that time of year again! My gift of choice is to give and receive a donation to charity, but if you prefer something more tangible, here is my annual gift guide!
Read morespice up your winter - crunchy radish mulled wine
As the holidays approach, I know that I’m not alone in finding my list of to-dos growing rather than shrinking. Between office and school parties, gift shopping and wrapping, dinner and drinks with friends, hosting your own festive gathering may seem like a chore. I’m exhausted just thinking about all there is to do, so I’m having a very minimalist moment - from packing suitcases to decorating, simplicity is key. Small touches can go a long way.
A nice mulled wine is an easy treat that can be made with items which you may already have in your fruit basket, on your spice rack, and in your wine cellar (or, in my case, at the bottom of a closet).
Read moresweet potato + carrot latkes
Hanukkah is the Festival of Lights, when family and friends gather together, light candles, spin the dreidel, and nibble on latkes, jelly doughnuts, and chocolate gelt. Like most holidays, food takes center stage and is a prominent fixture of this cultural celebration. Most families are bound to a signature latke recipe, which has been passed down through the generations. If you are looking to switch it up and veer away from traditional russet potato latkes, consider this vibrant sweet potato and carrot alternative.
Read moremy top 5 winter soup recipes
It is soup and stew season! Throwing together a hearty soup or stew is a simple and seamless way to provide yourself with a nourishing and filling meal. It is also a great way to meal prep and reap the benefits of your cooking efforts for a few meals throughout the week. Most soups freeze well and can be a great asset to your freezer for those days where cooking is the last thing you can fathom doing. Here are my top 5 winter soups.
Read morefeeling bloated? here are 8 ways to deal with it
Overdo it on T-day? Feeling a little bloated, constipated, or subpar? Try these tips to help alleviate post Turkey Day gas and bloat.
Read moresix ways registered dietitians keep it clean (and indulge) on thanksgiving
Over the past few years I have discussed how to have a healthy and a happy Thanksgiving without the guilt or the need to go up a pant size. This year I recruited some of my favorite NYC - based Registered Dietitians to offer their recommendations on how they keep it clean and consciously indulge on Thanksgiving.
Read morecharred balsamic brussels sprouts with feta and pomegranate seeds from Friendsgiving
I first had the opportunity to meet Alexandra Shytsman while she was heading the marketing department at the Natural Gourmet Institute. I was immediately enamored by her gorgeous food photography skills and delicious recipe creations. I've also had the opportunity to take one of her inspiring food photography and styling workshops. I have seen Alexandra take on many roles, from running the beautiful site The New Baguette, to being a founding member of the Salt + Sage Collective, and now a cookbook author! I am so excited to share a recipe from Alexandra's new book, Friendsgiving.
Read moremy top 5 sweet potato recipes
Sweet potatoes are for sure one of my favorite root vegetables. Whenever I make them, I always think to myself "why don't I make them more often?". They are truly rock star tubers since they are versatile, vibrant in color, and pack a serious nutritional punch. Sweet potatoes are bursting to the brim with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and loads of fiber, giving you benefits for immune function, eye health, and digestion in one compact package! Here are my top 5 ways to enjoy this orange spud!
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