I love serving this easy to make hot chocolate, because of the reaction it gets. The cayenne doesn’t kick in fully until after a few sips. The heat makes the chocolate pop and the people say, “WHAT???!” and then “MORE!!!” Serve it with a roasted marshmallow and watch them decompensate. Maybe this is only fun […]
Epic Protein Smoothie :: Friday Foodie
This tasty recipe comes straight from one of our favorite online vendors, Abe’s Market. Abe’s is one of those fantastic finds that is ideal for busy parents. If you can’t get out of the house with your newborn or if you don’t have a Sprout’s, Whole Foods or Central Market in your neighborhood, Abe’s Market […]
Roasted Cauliflower :: Friday Foodie
My early relationship with cauliflower was bleh. I’d only eaten it raw, on a veggie tray with a big bowl of ranch dip. The last lonely choice, after the carrots and celery were long gone, texture grainy, flavor odd. The awkward, pale white girl alone in the corner of the dance hall. Oops, we’re talking […]
Cinnamon Apples :: Friday Foodie
Although I took it for granted at the time, I was very lucky to have a mom who cooked most of our meals from scratch, with veggies from our backyard garden. The one downside: since we very rarely ate them, things like fast food, frozen pizza and TV dinners became a delicacy for me. To […]
Gluten-Free Chicken Tenders :: Friday Foodie
The slow frying of these tenders is what makes them juicy and perfect. If you cook them too quickly, the outside gets overly dark while the inside doesn’t fully cook through, resulting in burnt and chewy chicken. Slow and low is counter to my preference of cooking too fast, too furiously… of doing many things […]
Pumpkin French Toast :: Friday Foodie
Kirsten taught me this twist on a breakfast classic. I love that it provides a healthy balance of protein, veggie-based carbs and fat. Since it doesn’t require pre-soaking the bread or a long baking time, it’s not uncommon for me to quickly throw this together for dinner when I’m in a pinch, with zero complaints […]
Val’s Spicy Turkey Chili :: Friday Foodie
I know it’s still sooo hot in Austin, but September means that fall, my favorite season for cooking and clothes, is around the corner. Central Market has started stocking pumpkins, which makes me want to skip through the produce section. So, I’m going to pretend fall is already here and share a nice hot recipe […]
Gluten-Free Cinnamon-Sugar Muffins :: Friday Foodie
These fluffy muffins are vaguely reminiscent of the frozen cinnamon sugar donuts my mom occasionally baked and served up for breakfast. The same company made “honey buns,” and when those hit the table, it was ON. They probably contained glue, but hey, who’s keeping track? When these gf delights are on the menu, we have […]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts :: Friday Foodie
I have a few grievances about the past. I’m well on my way to letting go of most of them; you know, living in “the now” and all. But one that is especially difficult to reconcile: I’ve only been eating Brussels sprouts for a year. As a kid, Brussels sprouts were the go-to vegetable for […]
Banana Nut Smoothie :: Friday Foodie
Have you been saving overripe bananas in your freezer as instructed in our Paleo Banana Bread recipe post? Good job. In my recipe-writer fantasy, you’ve been waiting on the edge of your seat, gazing at least once a day at your growing frozen banana stash, scratching your head, gesturing with theatrical inquisition toward the ceiling […]
Fast Times Marinara :: Friday Foodie
No jar can beat you. You are invincible. Your marinara will make people laugh and cry and wonder who they really are. I’ve had 2 cups of coffee. This easy, vibrant sauce is a staple in my kitchen, and is worth the extra work to prepare from scratch. Why? Most pre-made pasta sauces have added […]
Gluten-Free Lemon Ginger Scones :: Friday Foodie
These sweet-tart-delightful scones are a mash-up between two of my favorite recipes: Elana Amsterdam’s basic scones (see her amazing gluten-free/paleo website: http://www.elanaspantry.com), and my sweet friend Sara’s decadent lemon ginger scones. They are perfectly enjoyed for breakfast or a mid-day snack, and the almond flour adds some healthy protein to the mix. Ingredients: The Scones: […]
Mandy’s Meatballs :: Friday Foodie
These delicious meatballs are adapted from a recipe that came from one of the coolest mamas we know (you’ll be hearing more from her down the road). My favorite thing about this dish is that every savory bite is a perfectly nutritionally balanced… and as you’re gathering, we’re all about the balance. Also, they freeze […]
