Zesty Watermelon Gazpacho

Zesty Watermelon Gazpacho

Watermelon?! In the gazpacho?!  Afew sips in and you will be entranced. It’s an easy and delicious appetizer for summer dinner parties or any time. The secret to its amazing flavor and taste-bud-delight is to make it the day before. The flavors will meld and...
Polenta with Mushroom Ragout

Polenta with Mushroom Ragout

Variations For a vegan version use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth –  both in the polenta and in the mushroom ragout. Skip the Parmesan For a meat version, add 8 oz ground beef (or turkey, or bison) and sauté with onion and mushrooms I make a double...
Nutrient Dense Enchiladas

Nutrient Dense Enchiladas

Delicious and nutrient dense, omnivore or vegetarian — or both! Perfect for dinner parties. One main dish for both omnivore and vegetarians guests. Make one tray of each. What makes it nutrient dense? ✅ onions ✅ garlic ✅ bell pepper ✅ poblano pepper ✅ beans ✅...
White Bean and Kale Stew

White Bean and Kale Stew

I may be a little obsessed with nutrient-dense foods and repeating over and over again how greens, beans and onions are an immune-boosting power cocktail, but putting aside repetition, this soup is flavorful and sticks to the ribs. Variations: Add other vegetables...
Cod and Spinach in Coconut Sauce

Cod and Spinach in Coconut Sauce

This recipe is part of my “Naked Kitchen” repertoire. These are recipes I take with me when we go on vacation and will stay someplace where the kitchen has an empty fridge and pantry. The recipes are easy to make, and flavors are simple. Ocassionaly I make...