Tag Archives: healthy

Green Smoothie Bowl with Kiwi and Shredded Coconut

I’ve been wanting to make a smoothie bowl for a while, but I kept resisting the impulse. I sort of felt the same way about them that some people do about the cronut: It sounds great, in theory. It’s probably … Continue reading

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Moroccan Carrot Salad with Almonds and Pomegranate Seeds

Okay…So let me tell you about this Nutella Banana Toast. But first I’m going to tell you about Moroccan Carrot Salad. Just like dessert at the end of the meal, I have to save the best for last. I made … Continue reading

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Two Healthy Autumn Salads

We’ve reached the final countdown to Thanksgiving, and food is on everyone’s mind. Every time I check my email, I’m bombarded with recipes for things like “whipped sweet potatoes with candied ginger” or “challah stuffing with sage and garlic.” Ambitious … Continue reading

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Butternut Squash, Kale, and Pomegranate Seed Salad

Maybe because it’s squash season, or maybe because I have an (un?)healthy obsession with all things butternut squash or kale, but I keep pinning recipes to my Pinterest board that incorporate the two ingredients. Tonight, I didn’t feel like making … Continue reading

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Fettuccine Carbonara with Squash and Kale

When I picture fettuccine carbonara, I usually think of bacon, heavy cream sauce, and shallots. So when I came across this recipe, I did a double take. It was featured in the October issue of O Magazine, and was one … Continue reading

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Chickpea Dumplings in Curry Tomato Sauce

Sometimes, I like to try a recipe that is out of the ordinary. Whether it involves ingredients that I’ve never used before, or has a complicated prep process, I enjoy the challenge of making something completely different. This past weekend, … Continue reading

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Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Pecans

Growing up, I was lucky–I never had a parent who told me to eat my vegetables. I remember watching TV shows where parents forced their children to eat all their broccoli, and thinking it was strange. My mother told me … Continue reading

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PuraVegan: A Venture into Raw Food

Two years ago before I left for France, I needed a three-month summer job.  I had just graduated from college, and didn’t want to work in an office all summer.  So, my options were pretty much limited to retail and … Continue reading

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Veggie Quinoa Casserole

I’ll never forget the first time I saw Quinoa.  While memorable, it wasn’t exactly love at first sight.  I was about seventeen years old, and my Aunt (who has a reputation for being more culinarily adventurous than the rest of … Continue reading

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A Weekend of Local Eats

For as long as I can remember, every April in St. Louis has been mild; warm at best.  Today, for the first time in 23 years, the thermometer moved past 90 degrees. For some, the spike in temperature provokes retreat: … Continue reading

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