Post Holiday Detox Meal

I’ve acquired certain survival tips that I find are helpful when dealing with holiday gatherings that revolve solely around food. First, there’s the post-meal nap — an obligatory revival period that allows the body to process the food consumed and the energy spent preparing it. If you’re ambitious, a good evening walk also helps [...]

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Salad with Tahini Dressing and Stevia Candied Walnuts

I’m packing up and headed to Michigan for a few days to visit my family, so I’ll make this one quick. It’s fitting, actually, because this hearty salad would make a relatively quick and healthy dinner. It’s also very amendable to variation, though you simply must give these sweet yet guilt-free candied walnuts a [...]

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Carrot Ginger Dressing

I’m busy early in the week this semester. When the days are long and I’m getting tired, I’m always tempted to order in or hit the salad bar at Whole Foods. Just a little Sunday night preparation, however, goes a long way. Last night, for example, I washed and cut up some romaine, roasted some tofu, and sliced some red [...]

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Baked Calamari Salad with Avocado Vinaigrette

This is one of my favorite dishes — and Gennaro’s, too. It’s easy to make, healthy, and versatile. You can add just about any fruit to the salad. I have used pomagranate and dried cherries in the past.  It’s great to be able to enjoy calamari that isn’t heavily battered or deep fried. I have also [...]

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