Tomatoes can be fickle, sometimes emanating pure summer in a mouthful, while at other times promises of juiciness and the pristine balance of acid and sweet turn out to be mealy and bland. A surefire way to elevate your tomato game is a slow and leisurely roast. Slow roasted tomatoes have endless possibilities- tossed with brown rice pasta, pureed into tomato sauce, submerged in a grain bowl, or blended for a simple and flavorful soup. Here is my super simple slow roasted tomato soup.
Read moreAutumn Essentials
Autumn is my most favorite season of all. Chunky sweaters and boots replace denim shorts and bierks, warm spiced teas exchange hands with cold brew, and fall produce rich in winter squash, pears, apples, and sweet potatoes-show up in heaps at the local green market. I love the crisp air, fall foliage, and the tinglings of new beginnings.
Read moreSummer Soba Solution
Summery soba noodle bowls with raw and roasted seasonal vegetables is the ideal simple and satiating end-of-summer meal. For this bowl, I tossed broccoli with cayenne pepper and chili powder to create a spicy coating and roasted until tender and slightly crisp. Thinly shredded raw zucchini and squash paired nicely with brown rice and wakame soba. To bring all the ingredients together, a quick lime and herb laced ginger tahini sauce was the ideal dressing for this light and summery bowl.
Read moreA Soup For Summer: Watermelon Gazpacho
Adequate hydration is essential for optimal wellness. The ideal source of hydration comes from clean and simple H2O. Not only does water quench your thirst, it is involved in a myriad of essential bodily functions. Water helps ensure luminous skin, flushes toxins from the body, and carries nutrients to and from the cells.
Read moreMatcha Movement
Anti-oxidants come in many shapes and forms. I have discussed their importance here on TCR multiple times, but I have yet to discuss the power of matcha! Matcha is the powdered form of green tea leaves. Pure, exceptional quality Matcha, like that from Panatea, ensures that the tea leaves are harvested in the most protective way to optimize the nutritional potential.
Read morePop it Off
This recipe was initially featured on Refinery29, but I wanted it to find a home here, on The Crunchy Radish. Zesty, flavorful, and antioxidant- rich, this carrot ginger soup makes for a lovely light and nourishing "clean" meal. The topping of the poppers makes the soup more hearty and fills a void where heavy and calorically dense croutons or bread typically lie.
Read moreA Patty with Panache
I am constantly on the hunt for the perfect veggie burger. I've had multiple failed attempts in which the flavors are not right or the patties don't hold up. Through trial and error and my current obsession with sweet potatoes, the quinoa, kale, and sweet potato patty was born. The longer the patties have to chill, the better they hold up to searing. Alternatively, you could bake them, but they will likely dry out a bit. I served the patties in a lettuce wrap with sliced radish and a lemon yogurt sauce. If you want a vegan alternative, use tahini in place of yogurt for a nuttier diary-free sauce.
Read moreLove Potion Number: Radish
It's that time of year again, when bottles be popping and oysters be shucking...little red bags filled with little pink things and chocolate covered everything.
Whether you like to dine out or cook dinner at home, snuggle with your furry companion, significant other, or best friend, Valentine’s Day is a perfect excuse to eat good food...especially if it is the stimulating kind.
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