In an effort to best help you set yourself up for lunch time success, I am continuing my mini-series of composed salads. An ideal make ahead lunch is simply thrown together, is up for interpretation pending tastes and ingredient availability, and most importantly, is durable enough to last a few days in the fridge. Kale and wild rice salad checks all the boxes, and leaves you satisfied and sustained from lunch time to slump bump time.
Read morewhat's for lunch? black-eyed pea salad
I recently asked the Instagram community what they want to see more of on Crunchy Radish. A large majority of you asked for make-ahead lunch ideas, meal prep, and breakfast recipes. In an effort to give the people what they want, I will be focusing more closely on these topics. First up, a simple bean salad. Easy to make, durable and hearty to store and tote to work or school, and, most importantly, nutritious, plant-based, and delicious.
Read moreradish recs: turn up your hot chocolate
Looking for a drinkable dessert this Valentine's Day that's just the right amount of naughty? Look no further than this dark chocolate hazelnutty cocoa with a splash of the hard stuff - guaranteed to get the sparks flying and the libido pumping.
Read moreditch the prix fixe and make your own valentine's day dinner
I am all for dining out on special occasions but, after years of slinging over-priced prix fixe menus during my restaurant days, I relish the opportunity to cook Valentine's dinner at home. Spending time with your special person in the kitchen is the perfect opportunity to connect. Source a few unique ingredients, grab a nice bottle of wine, light some candles, put on some tunes, and you're in business.
Read morecrunchy radish valentine's day gift guide
Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. Still on the hunt for that special something? Treat yourself or someone you love to something other than a box of chocolates.
Read moresuper bowl slim down - three healthy dips to step up your game day
The odds of eating dips on game day is pretty high. So, place your bets on nutrient dense alternatives to win the ultimate game, your health. Here are three dips that have a nutritious spin on the classics, and some tips on how to have a guilt-free Super Bowl.
Read morewhat's in season: winter - citrus salad
In the doldrums of winter, perk yourself up with this vibrant winter citrus salad. Bright in color and in taste, a salad composed of tart and tangy citrus, crunchy cabbage, detoxifying fennel, and smooth avocado is just the cure for a bleak and gray winter day.
Read morewhats in season: winter - sweet and sour cabbage
I am currently enrolled in the Chef's Training Program at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts, a whole foods based, health-supportive culinary school in NYC. The first week was heavy on the knife skills, which are the foundation of being a well versed cook, regardless of where your skills may take you. To practice at home, I leaned on one of my favorite winter staples, sweet and sour cabbage.
Read morebehind the greens: sweetgreen
I have been an avid fan of sweetgreen ever since their first store popped up in the Flatiron District of New York City a few years back. I love their focus on working with local farms, the fact that they change the menu seasonally, and their efforts to support the local community and give back through their sweetgreen in Schools Program. They've made eating your greens trendy. Through their seasonally evolving menu and their diverse and creative ingredients, getting your crunch on is made seamless. I had the opportunity to go behind the greens at my local sweetgreen to learn how each store is scratch cooking, cleaning, prepping, and blending up all of the ingredients that go into your favorite salads.
Read morewarm up this winter: crunchy radish hot toddy
Although we do not promote heavy drinking here at Crunchy Radish, we do like to have an occasional seasonal health-minded cocktail or a glass of wine. To help combat the bitter winter chill, I called upon our house mixologist, Danielle Lipson, to spice up and healthify a classic winter favorite - the hot toddy.
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