Lunch

Cashew Zucchini Soup

February 25, 2020

Creamy soups can be made healthier by swapping out the cream for nuts.  Nuts like cashews offer a significant dose of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats with much less saturated fat than cream. It’s a simple swap that boosts nutrition without compromising taste. Like my Velvety Kabocha Squash Soup recipe, this is a pureed soup. The cashews … Continued

Tricolor Kamut Salad

February 3, 2020

Grains and greens are a super satisfying combination because of their high combined fiber content. If you enjoy ancient grains like quinoa and farro, you’ll love kamut too. Kamut is a type of wheat originating from Egypt. It’s not the kind of wheat from which typical bread flour is made, but certainly has the versatility … Continued

Butter Lettuce Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

January 25, 2020

This butter lettuce salad is crisp, refreshing and super flavorful with a zesty homemade dressing. The simple Dijon vinaigrette uses kitchen pantry staples so need for bottled, store-bought salad dressing. Make this salad to serve alongside your meal for an extra serving of veggies.

Mushroom, Kale and White Bean Soup

January 12, 2020

This is a delicious vegan soup that makes for a light, but satisfying lunch or an accompaniment to dinner. I love making a large pot of soup during the weekend to enjoy on busy weekdays when there’s just not enough time to cook. This soup pairs well with a loaf of rustic bread and cheese.

Tuna Salad Niҫoise

December 6, 2019

Niҫoise salad originates from the French city of Nice and is known to have black (Niҫoise) olives, anchovies, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes and capers. My Tuna Salad Niҫoise doesn’t stray much from this classic pescetarian favorite. Here I use caperberries instead of capers, which are easier to eat around for those who do not like the … Continued

Coconut Lime Mung Bean Stew

November 15, 2019

If you like lentil soup, you will love this mung bean stew. The lime, ginger and coconut milk in it elevates this stew with Thai flavors and delicious aromas. Just like lentils, mung beans are nutritionally dense and bursting with plant-protein. Though they aren’t among the most popular beans in the U.S., you can still … Continued

Velvety Kabocha Squash Soup

November 1, 2019

Food has the power to transcend. One bite can take us to a different place and time. We used to love a little Italian restaurant in mid-city Los Angeles called Cube. Although Cube has been closed for years now, I still remember their delicious food, especially the kabocha squash soup on their autumn menu. Unlike … Continued

Pineapple Tofu Fried Rice

August 12, 2019

This pineapple tofu fried rice is both savory and sweet.

Mushroom Toast with Herbed Ricotta and Leeks

May 11, 2019

Leeks have a sweeter, more mild flavor than green onion and smell amazing when they are braising on the stovetop.

Lentil and Carrot Salad with Lemon Yogurt Sauce

May 11, 2019

The shining star of this salad is the carrots, but it is much more than a carrot salad.