Natural Disaster, Natural Comfort Food Originally posted on08/29/2011 for Huffington Post With the double whammy of an earthquake and Hurricane Irene bearing down, last week was a white-knuckler out here on the East Coast and we’ve all been in need of comfort. Here in Miami, we know even a glancing blow from a hurricane can…
Going for the Gold Quinoa
The tropical flavors and layers of texture in this golden main course make your mouth happy, but there’s more than fun on the plate. Quinoa offers fiber and protein, turmeric and cumin are anti-inflammatory, mango and lime add a zip of vitamin C. It’s a delicious prescription to keep your immunity strong. Missed my World…
Hominy, Bean and Green Chili Stew
Hominy, beans, and green chilies come together in a beautiful stew that showcases Native American indigenous ingredients and celebrates the gift of food they shared with colonizers. “. . . everything on the earth has a purpose, every disease an herb to cure it, and every person a mission. This is the Indian theory of…
What Goes Around Comes Around — How Lentils, Pomegranates and Other Round Foods Can Get You Back in the Holiday Spirit
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, got off to a rocky start with the devastating loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Add to that the awful toll of COVID, and what is normally a time of hope, sweetness and shine doesn’t feel that way. I want to help you to reconnect with my…
Biblical Barley and Herb Salad
It’s Whole Grains Month and I’m celebrating with this satisfying Middle Eastern barley and herb salad. Barley has a satisfying chew, is high in protein and out-fibers many other whole grains. Originally posted for Huffington Post on 05/30/2011 Meatless by the Book If you want to find justification in the Bible for any sort of behavior, it’s in…
Maque Choux — the Big Easy
It’s Labor Day, so take it easy with maque choux. Easy yet elemental, maque choux features the Creole holy trinity of onion, pepper and celery, and three summer besties — tomato, basil and corn. It honors the big-hearted spirit of Louisiana, offers the pleasure and bright flavors of summer, nourishment when we need it, and…
Wild Rice Agrodolce
Agrodolce is a sweet and sour condiment sauce that is popular in Italian cooking. Wild Rice Agrodolce borrows some elements of that sweet and sour sauce. It has a touch of heat thanks to garlic and red pepper flakes, a touch of sweetness from currants, and brightness added by fresh herbs. The recipe comes from…
Hobo Stew
Hobo Stew or Mulligan Stew is a simple and versatile dish often made with whatever canned beans and veggies are on hand. My meatless version of hobo stew makes use of red lentils and is filled out with leafy greens and a handful of fresh herbs. Singing while you make it is optional, but highly…
Colorful Vegan Ceviche from Nobu Masuhisa
Ceviche is cold dish, perfect for hot summer nights. Although typically made with fish or seafood, this citrus-spiked vegan ceviche is fish-free, flavorful and refreshing. Nobu Masuhisa is best known and beloved as a sushi chef. It’s been his passion since his first meal in a sushi restaurant as a child. He began cheffing in…
No Power? No Problem. Conscious Cookery for Hurricane Season | Bulgur with Kale and Spiced Chickpeas
Bulgur with Kale and Spiced Chickpeas is the perfect post-hurricane food during power outages. This hearty recipe requires no cooking and no refrigeration. It’s conscious cookery at its finest. The Eastern coast had a weekend visitation from Hurricane Isaias — because with COVID and all, we didn’t have enough stress, right? Isaias gave Miami a…
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