Posts in Winter
Spanish Cabbage and Butter Bean Stew

There's nothing more comforting in winter to me than a steaming bowl of chunky beans and vegetables in a rich broth. This is a loose vegetarian interpretation of Fabada Asturiana - a bean and sausage stew from the mountains of Asturias in northern Spain. It's a hearty meal that's sure to get us through the final days of winter.

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Purple Cabbage Cups with Flaked Salmon & Avocado

Sometimes I hear people say winter produce is dull and colorless. And I get it. When we're in the depths of a dreary winter, we miss the sweet, juicy berries, melons, and tomatoes and the memory of warm, sunny days these foods evoke. But this salad is proof that winter edibles are far from lifeless.

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Roasted Vegetable Platter with Almond Cilantro Pesto

Who can say vegetables are boring with this platter sitting in front of them? This is a roasted vegetable dish that does not disappoint our winter taste buds' need for warm, roasted, buttery, bright and boldly-flavored bites of nourishment. 

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Papaya, Chickpea, Avocado Salad

Happy New Year! If you're anything like me, you've had your fill of holiday fun and are ready to hit the reset button in the kitchen. But sometimes this good intention to reset comes from a sense of guilt and obligation, and we believe a diet is the only way to "fix" our body and recent indulgences. A reset isn't necessarily harmful, but.....

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