Winter citrus season comes at the perfect time every year, for those of us living through the never-ending gray of late winter. The sunny flavors of citrus hint at the season to come and serve as a reminder that winter will, in fact, end. Make this exceedingly simple Fennel, Orange and Avocado salad, and be…
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Orange, Fennel, Sweet Potato + Avocado Salad with Miso-Tahini Dressing
Happy 2019! My intention to hit the ground running in the new year with multiple posts per week was quickly derailed. So far, my new year has included traveling home from the holiday with an infant and a toddler, a painful neck spasm (likely from carrying said infant and all his accompanying gear), a family…
Golden Immunity Smoothie with Citrus, Pineapple and Turmeric
This was my first full winter as a mom. During the past few months, I experienced anew the many joys of the season – the first snowfall, Christmas, the insane cuteness of a snowsuit, the difficulty of wrangling a toddler into a stroller + stroller muff + rain cover while wearing said snowsuit, and colds…so. many. colds. I feel like…
Tangy-sweet braised chicken legs with kumquats, dates and green olives
Tangy? Sweet? Salty? Spicy? Sometimes, you just want ALL THE FLAVORS. This braise, combining a seemingly random assortment of ingredients, hits all those notes and delivers deep, complex flavor. The result is tender, falling-off the bone chicken nestled in a sauce that is boldly delicious. I keep encountering in-season kumquats on sale and cannot resist the temptation to…