Growing up (and to this day), my mom always served Mexican rice with our taco spreads, which my brothers lovingly referred to as "orange rice." After many trials, I've come up with my own no-seasoning-packet version with fresh ingredients and it has become a staple in our home. I love serving this with roast chickenΒ or spice rubbed strip steakΒ or braised beef barbacoa and avocado ... View Post
Spicy Pineapple Salsa from Michelle Tam {Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans Review}
Ever since MichelleΒ and her husband Henry'sΒ new cookbook arrived at my doorstep, I literally have not put it down. I got a few laughs from other customers at Whole Foods the other day because I had it propped up in my cart while I browsed the aisles for ingredients. Hey, at least I was prepared. Since then I've tried to make as many of her recipes as I can including her Salmon with Honey ... View Post
Casablanca Carrots from Melissa Joulwan {Well Fed 2 Review}
Melissa Joulwan'sΒ cookbookΒ WellΒ FedΒ was the first cookbook I purchased when I transitioned to a whole foods lifestyle in Fall 2012. Since then, I've delighted in her delicious, ethnic-inspired recipes that are full of flavor and unlikely combinations. Her new cookbook,Β WellΒ FedΒ 2, is full ofΒ interesting ideas to combine spices and vegetables. I brought these Casablanca Carrots to ... View Post
Homemade Salsa
If you didn't know already, I am downright OBSESSED with the movie Les Miserables. So naturally my heart did a little pitter patter when Mr. Peaches told me it was available on HBO On Demand on Friday as I was making this salsa (which I've now made twice since then!) He started playing the opening scene. "Look down! Look down!" Ahhhhh I looooove it!!! Sweet music to my ... View Post
Watermelon Cucumber Salad
Meet my new favorite 5-ingredient summer side dish (OK well 7 ingredients if you include the pantry staples salt and olive oil): a salty, sweet, and tangy watermelon cucumber salad. Normally I shy away from raw onions, but they totally work in this recipe because they "marinate" slightly in the lemon and watermelon juice. The flavors in this salad are so unexpected, yet so PERFECT with one ... View Post
SautΓ©ed Artichoke Hearts & Roasted Tomatoes
Okay, let's just all be honest here. And admit that trimming artichokes is a big pain in the bee-hind. For that reason alone I was hesitant to put a recipe with fresh artichokes on my site. But it's so hard to resist because artichokes just taste SO AMAZING. And combined with bursting hot roasted tomatoes? Ugh, YUM. It's like a medley of nature's candy. This recipe ... View Post
