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Accidental and afterthought wellness. Global flavors with a plant slant. Eating really well, deeply deliciously, and yet very healthily. An extra helping of umami. Here you will find an assortment of my lively vegetarian and vegan recipes that aim to please no matter the dietary preferences.

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Strawberry and Mint Toast with Balsamic Reduction and Pink Peppercorns

4/23/2022

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Since this recipe is so simple you want to use the best of everything in it. Only the ripest, most beautiful strawberries should make the cut. Use true balsamic vinegar for the reduction, not a cheap imposter that has had thickeners and coloring added to it. The olive oil should be fruity and have just a touch of piquancy. And don’t even think about using a slice of sandwich loaf. You want a sturdy bread that has been baked with love and skill.

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Cherry Tomato Confit

7/13/2021

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This is one of the recipes you reach for when the garden is in full production mode and you can’t keep up. It’s extraordinarily versatile and can be used to enhance all manner of dishes: add it to pizza along with some burrata and fresh basil. Fold it into pasta along with capers, olives and chile flakes for an avante garde version of pasta puttanesca. Smear a thin layer of white miso on toast and top with the tomatoes, flaky salt and a drizzle of the reserved oil. Pulse in a blender to create a base for an incredibly flavorful tomato soup. And on and on...

It is essential that you use seasonal tomatoes and some of the best olive oil your budget will allow. I love using this infused oil to finish soups, dip bread in and on and on...

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Peanut Butter Reishi Cookies

7/27/2020

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Cookies! Now! Do you have a hankering for a baked good but can’t be bothered to break out your Kitchen Aid? This recipe comes together quickly and easily, no mixer required. 

I really do love cookies. However, I don’t really like how I feel when I eat the standard cookie that is made with mostly refined flour and sugar. I developed this cookie to be comprised of minimally processed ingredients that are, mostly, pantry staples. 

The one, more oddball ingredient is reishi. Reishi is known as the longevity mushroom and I like adding it to things when I feel that I need an immune system boost. The flavor is slightly bitter but you won’t be able to taste it when it is mixed into the earthy peanut butter and rich chocolate.


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Salted Chocolate Walnut + Almond Bites

7/10/2020

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What’s life without a little sweetness? These little bites are so simple to make… don’t be scared off by the double boiler!

The antioxidants in the dark chocolate help to mitigate the effects of inflammation and promote vascular integrity. Walnuts have been found to improve the signaling between neurons in the brain and to promote neurogenesis, the production of neurons. 

Be sure to use dark chocolate for this recipe and not milk. While milk chocolate is very tasty, the milk has a protein called casein that binds to many of the antioxidants in the chocolate rendering them unusable to our bodies.


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Chard Rolls

3/25/2020

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This is a delicious and nutrient dense recipe that I love to take on hikes and picnics. It is highly portable and mess free since the wrapper is edible. Feel free to experiment with the fillings. Use raisins or dried cherries instead of figs and walnuts or pecans instead of pine nuts.

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