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This delicious, easy salmon dinner has a very Scandinavian vibe, but is much more sophisticated than anything you will find at Ikea. It is quick enough for a weeknight, but special enough to serve for when you have company. I made this recipe often when I catered weddings and it has become a go to seafood dish when I want something healthy but not boring. It is also full of superfoods, making it perfect for when I want something lighter. WHAT MAKES THIS SPECIAL There

This is the recipe that converted my good friend Ryan, a devout carnivore, to the gospel of love thy veggies. He now gets excited whenever he gets to have some of these. The vegetables here are the star of the show, cooked two ways to add sweet, savory and smoky flavors. Serve these to the vegetarian skeptics in your life and watch them become true believers. Hallelujah. For years, these quesadillas were one of the most popular hors d’oeuvres I used to make when I cate

No spiciness, no sharpness, no garlic breath. These well-balanced, easy peanut noodles taste exactly the way you want: like peanuts. Always a crowd pleaser and better for you than most noodle dishes, this is perfect for a make ahead lunch or as a vegan main for a crowd. Fresh and creamy, a little sweet, a little salty, this dish has just enough spices to add interest and fragrant complexity, with vibrant color and crunch from julienned raw vegetables. Lots of peanut butte

This unfussy weeknight dinner is for days when you crave warming and hearty comfort food. This chili is complex enough for adults to enjoy, while the mild spice, smoother texture, and hint of sweetness from cinnamon, cocoa powder, and molasses make this kid friendly. My son, who hates tex-mex, smokiness, and spiciness in general, will eat this, so I speak from experience. Ground venison- the leaner, more nutrient dense, far tastier alternative to beef-can be found in most ma

This tagine is impressive enough for holidays, entertaining, or just when you want something a little more special. So many signature flavors of the Morocco- the intense lemony-ness of preserved lemon, fruity olives, and the abundance of fragrant spices- elevate ordinary chicken into something magical. Spices are a key feature of Mediterranean food. This recipe is a great way to use up all those spices in your pantry. You will find that you probably own most of these alrea

Crunchy, fragrant and sweet, this side dish is so simple to make yet bursting with flavor, and addictively delicious. Most of the time I finish half the bowl before it even makes it onto the table. Best of all, most of the ingredients can be kept in your pantry, so this is very budget friendly. COMPLEX FLAVORS This is a very light and refreshing salad. The carrot, rosewater and raisins are quite sweet, yet the sweetness is perfectly balanced by the herbs, cumin and a good

This mashup of stir fry and scrambled eggs is savory and filling, yet light enough to keep you energized all morning. Best of all, you can make it in 10 minutes start to finish, which is about as much time as most of us actually have to spend making breakfast most days. Enjoy with a glass of orange juice, and you are all set. I like to keep breakfast super healthy, since I find that my food often gets less nutritious throughout the day. Here we start with vegetables, a le

Welcome to my first post! I hope you're hungry. Thanks for joining me on this new adventure. I am starting with an easy to make family favorite: brownies. Because what kind of crazy person doesn't love brownies? These brownies are healthy, easy to make and crazy delicious. THE PERFECT BROWNIE I tested this recipe 16 times, and it is fantastic. There were multiple test subjects, many tweaks and changes, and I stopped when feedback changed from "That's pretty good" to fi