Our RECIPES
Seared Tuna with Wasabi Crème Fraîche and Ginger Soy reduction
I cherish every minute I get to spend with my 17-year-old son, especially in the kitchen. He is so brutally honest when it comes to critiquing my food that it has made me a better cook. (He actually could be an amazing professional food critic). I have to credit him...
Fried Trout with Brown Sage Butter and Capers
This is probably not the lightest dish! But the infamous "they" said that fish has a high water content and when you fry it in oil, the fish itself does not absorb the oil, so if you put that delicious crispy skin aside, you can actually still have a healthy meal....
Haricots Vert (French Green Beans), Almonds and Parmesan
Haricot Vert are a thinner and smaller version of the standard American green beans. I cooked these last night as a side dish to my fried trout with brown sage butter (I'll post that recipe tomorrow). The flavor combinations came from the "affinities" listed in my...
Channa Dal (Dahl)
It's finally winter, and I really wanted to something that was hearty, healthy and warm. It's been years since I've made this Ayurvedic dal (Dahl), but it has always been one of my favorite dishes. I learned this recipe over 18 years ago when my husband and I visited...
Moroccan Chicken and Vegetable Stew (Paleo)
After a traditional Thanksgiving weekend, I decided to make some aromatic, and spicy ethnic food. I pulled out a "somewhat Paleo" recipe book, written by Dr. Mark Hyman called "The 10-Day Detox Diet Cookbook", based on his book "The Blood Sugar Solution". It's...
Balsamic Glazed Pork and Peaches
I'm always trying to find new and different flavors to combine with pork chops, other than the traditional apple. So, I reached for my ever trustworthy and inspirational book, "The Flavor Bible". It had all of these ingredients listed in the "affinities" section. And...
Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Garlic and Bacon
Brussel sprouts are such a great winter treat, as long as they have a little sweetness, and are super easy to prepare. I love them a little crunchy which a touch of garlic. And as we all know, EVERYTHING is better with Bacon!!! 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trim off stem...
Paleo Turkey Lettuce Wraps (AKA Turkey Larb)
Here is a great light Thai inspired dish that I have made numerous times! And falls into the Paleo category. I have been trying to find other alternative recipes to red meat (beef), and honestly after watching "CowSpiracy" I have been avoiding red meat about 95% of...
Need a little Inspiration for the Holidays?
With the holiday season quickly sneaking up on us, I thought I would share one of my essential tools and sources of inspiration in my kitchen. The Flavor Bible has changed my life, the way I cook, how I shop for ingredients and has saved my ass when trying to figure...
Pasta Alle Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams)
Traditional "Pasta Alle Vongole", spaghetti with clams, is almost impossible to make here is the US, as "vongole" (the small, Mediterranean Wedge Shell, also known as the Tellina or "bean clam") are hard to come by in Boulder, CO. So, in this dish, I used little neck...
Watermelon Margaritas
Watermelon margaritas are a great summer cocktail! We made these on our girl's trip in Mexico, but ironically it was hard to find fresh limes! Definitely start with 100% Agave Tequila, fresh limes and use seedless watermelon to save time. I always use Agave Nectar for...
Green Smoothie – Spinach, Apple & Ginger
I try and start most mornings off with a healthy antioxidant green smoothie that has a balance of veggies, fruits, and protein. As I get older, I realize my body is not recovering from exercise as quickly as it used to, so I make it a point of including antioxidants...
Kale Salad with Togarashi
Kale Salad with Togarashi, Apples, Pecorino, Sweet Almonds and Dried Cranberries This is one of my favorite salads. With Kale being one of the highest nutrient rich foods (and ANDI score of 1000), I try to squeeze this in my dinners as often as possible. The most...
Asian Cole Slaw
Okay, I've honestly had enough of this summer heat! With 90+ degree weather for the past couple of months, I thought I would share a light, refreshing coleslaw recipe, to cool you down. This dressing is a little sweet and pungent. Pairs nicely with a Panko Crusted...
Classic Italian Risotto
Okay, since I'm mostly Swedish, I cannot claim to have a perfect Italian Risotto, but my psuedo-Italian husband can! He definitely "thinks" he's Italian, especially since he spent a number of year in Italy. Being green-eyed and blond-haired, the Italians always...
Flavorful Bone Broth
I love to have bone/meat broth on hand at all times. Especially, when my husband makes his Italian Risotto. This broth is truly the key to the most hearty, deep and rich risotto. We also use the broth occasionally to flavor pasta, rice, or even broccoli. It's also...
Roasted Red Potatoes with Chive Cream Sauce
This recipe is just as simple, and slightly more elegant, than your typical "baked potato with sour cream" and chives. I used small red potatoes, cutting them into ½" pieces. The cream topper makes a perfect side along side any meat-based dish. Round reds are often...
Italian Tuna Ventresca and Arugula Panino – made with love!
I'm crazy about this Italian Tuna (Tunnino - Tuna Ventrescas) in oil, so much that I made a Panino for my 16 year old for lunch. It was inspired by my Mare Chiaro Salad recipe (sans beans). Simple ingredients: 2 slices of Italian rustic bread 6 small pieces of Tuna...
Mare Chiaro – “Clear Sea” Salad – Arugula, Tuna and bean salad
Last year, while dining at one of our favorite Italian restaurants in Boulder, Pizzeria Locale, we ordered their Mare Chiaro ("Clear Sea") salad. But unfortunately, it is no longer on the menu, so I surprised my family, and tried to recreate it at home. This salad is...
(Cobia) Fish Tacos
Well, after experimenting with different ways to use Open Blue's Cobia (aka Black Kingfish), I decided to create a new fish taco recipe. After spending 10 days in Mexico with my family, I really felt like I had tasted ample local flavor, in order to attempt to create...
