Passover has many symbolic foods which commemorate the story of the Jews’ liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. Bitter herbs or horseradish represent the bitterness of slavery and are traditionally served on a seder plate. If you are interested in making a symbolic dish that utilizes the bitter herb theme, consider this salad for your holiday table. It is filled with sliced radish, radicchio, parsley, romaine lettuce, and zippy lemon horseradish dressing. If you don’t celebrate Passover, this bitter herb and lettuce salad would make a welcome addition on any Easter or spring table. You can toss in some farro or bulgur wheat for a more hearty side or top with hard boiled eggs, slow roasted salmon, or grilled chicken for a light main.
Read moreginger curry butternut squash soup
A comforting bowl of soup is what I immediately crave when the seasonal chill starts to set in. Using an immersion blender or high speed blender is the perfect way to achieve creamy soup without dairy or butter. Additionally, the squash has a good amount of body and starch which allows for a creamy and decadent texture sans the cream. In my continual quest to optimize nutritional value in my food, I added immune boosting ginger and curry powder to the soup base.
Read more26 things to make this thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and it will certainly look very different this year. Stumped about what to make? Here are 26 very veggie things to help make your planning a little easier.
Read morecomforting cold noodles
Lots of people are cold noodle fans. It’s delicious, satisfying, and a staple in Asian take-out. What’s not to love about this classic dish is that it’s often made with rice or Chinese egg noodles doused in a sauce heavy on the sugar, MSG, and sodium. This version switches things up with noodles made from brown rice or buckwheat, both gluten-free options. In additional to the noodles, crunchy cabbage, carrots, peppers, and cucumber are tossed in for added nutritional mileage, color, and palate diversity. The sauce is a blend of peanut butter, tahini, tamari, ginger, garlic, and lots of fresh lime juice. It is lightly sweetened with a touch of maple syrup, which can easily be omitted, if you wish. Crunchy peanuts, scallions, avocado, and a scattering of gomasio finish this dish with a nice contrast of textures and flavors.
Read morecinco celebration! chipotle rubbed cauliflower tacos, green rice, and smokey beans
If you are like me, you love any excuse to eat tacos. They are the perfect vehicle for combining your favorite protein, something crunchy, some avocado, and, of course, salsa. If you don't eat meat, no need to miss out on the taco party. I've got a recipe for spicy and flavorful cauliflower tacos that will fit in perfectly with your Cinco de Mayo festivities or any taco Tuesday.
Read more15 green things to make this st. patrick's day
Some like to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by eating a green bagel or drinking a green beer. Do yourself a favor and stick to the real green stuff - hangover, guilt, and food coloring free.
Read more9 healthy things to make for super bowl sunday
It's Super Bowl time! Which means hours of beer guzzling, wing nibbling, and chip dipping in vast quantities. Game day does not have to be unhealthy. Here are nine simple, nutritious, and delicious ideas that won’t leave you in a greasy, salty state by the 4th quarter.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: day 2
Day two starts with a hearty and nourishing bowl of muesli. For snacks, enjoy cucumber with hummus and sweet potatoes with tahini. For dinner, have a virtuous bowl of spaghetti squash with arugula spinach and hemp seed pesto topped with za’atar roasted tomatoes.
Read morecrunchy radish clean up: day 3
You’ve reached the third and final day of this years clean up! Want to keep going? Refer to the last 3 years of plans here and curate your own! Day 3 begins with the go to crunchy radish “house” smoothie. For snacks enjoy Persian cucumber with hummus and super seedy crackers with avocado. For lunch lean on leftovers of filling and nourishing lentil soup with spinach and lemon. For dinner get your crunch on with brown rice with roasted purple cabbage and broccoli with tamari roasted almonds.
Read morerosh hashanah ready! kale and cauli tabbouleh
Rosh Hashanah, also known as the Jewish New Year, kicks off on Sunday evening. It is a time of renewal and reflection. Like all holidays, food is an important focal point of the New Year celebration. There are many foods that are customary to eat on Rosh Hashanah, which have significance to ensure a sweet and good new year. This kale and cauli tabbouleh recipe incorporates many of those symbolic foods into one simple and nutritious dish.
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