I know it's the first day of September, but did someone have to cue the chilly winds from the north already? I actually … [Read more...]
Mexican Fiesta Gazpacho with Avocado Cilantro & Sweet Summer Corn
I am so excited about this delicious gazpacho! Here in Chicago, we are about to hit our umpteenth heat wave and I've … [Read more...]
Yellow Squash & Zucchini Noodles with Chickpeas & Asparagus in Home Made Pasta Sauce
This recipe was featured in The Huffington Post article, 7 Brilliantly Better-For-You Recipes To Satisfy Your Guilty … [Read more...]
Summer Tomato Onion & Avocado Salad with Basil-Lime-Avocado Dressing
We're in the middle of a heat wave and my body is craving light, healthy foods. I have more tomatoes on my counter than … [Read more...]
Asparagus with Pan-Roasted Za’tar Tomatoes & Walnuts
I remember the first time I had za'tar - a Middle Eastern staple generally made with a combination of sumac, thyme, … [Read more...]
Sweet Pepper Cucumber & Arugula Salad with Whipped Avocado-Lemon Dressing
The weather in Chicago has been about as perfect as can be for the past week - temps in the upper 70s, mostly sunny, … [Read more...]