I just looked up and it’s the last week of September, not quite sure how we got here! Anyone feel the same? Hurricane Harvey threw off the month big time and Houstonians are scrambling to catch up. Piles of sheetrock, torn out flooring and ruined furniture still cling to lawns, and meal trains are still…
Fish Tacos
Growing up in Southern California, I love good Baja-style beer battered fish tacos. This is a healthier, quicker alternative that’s easier to clean up. Keep all the condiments on the side and let kids or guests top their own tacos.
Simple Roasted Salmon
Simple roasted salmon to the rescue! Roasted salmon keeps the mess off your stove and in the oven. No more splatters of fishly smelling oil hitting your stove and counter top after sautéing filets in a pan. White wine keeps the fish moist, and a fresh sprinkling of herbs and lemon wakes up the flavor…
Weeknight Meal Plan: September 17-22
SUNDAY Sunday afternoons are for enchiladas. I tested a couple gluten-free enchilada recipes tonight, and I’m not sad about it. I’m teaching an enchilada casserole in my Central Market cooking class Wednesday night, and I wanted to test the sauce one more time before class. Spoiler alert: It was delicious. Here’s a similar recipe, but…
Chocolate, Almond and Date Smoothie
Craving something sweet for breakfast that has fuel to get you going, but tastes like a chocolate shake? Whirl up this chocolate, almond and date smoothie full of nutrient dense supplements and whole foods. It all started one day after I played tennis in the Texas heat and I came home feeling like my face…
Weeknight Meal Plan: September 11-15
Getting Back to Normal I always knew Houston was all about the people. Whenever childhood friends or colleagues from our life in San Francisco ask if we like Houston — or more bluntly, “why do you live there?” — I would always reply that the people were amazing, which is what made us love it….
Burrata and Stone Fruit Crostini
Quick! Enjoy all the stone fruit while you can. And while you’re at it, add some toasted crusty bread rubbed with garlic, creamy burrata, summer basil and flaky sea salt. Burrata and stone fruit crostini is full of sweet summer flavor and super simple to put together. Nectarines are my fruit of choice for this…
Jalapeño Buttermilk Ranch
Ranch dressing! It’s the natural partner for cold and crunchy iceberg lettuce, carrot sticks and slices of takeout pizza. I have two different versions of ranch dressing, one full of herbs and lemon, and the other full of jalapeño and cilantro. I’ve also been known to tone down the “green things” and jalapeños for picky…
Weeknight Meal Plan: August 21-25
Weeknight Meals: Back to School Edition! MONDAY: It’s the night before school starts, and we need something I can put together relatively quickly. The gluten-free version of my weeknight lasagna was the unanimous vote in my house. We’ll have it with a wedge salad and homemade jalapeño ranch. TUESDAY: The first day of school! I…
Tamari-Honey Chicken Drumsticks
Last spring, we were navigating some food issues and intolerances and in need of simple family meals free of gluten, dairy, soy and a whole host of other ingredients. It was a challenge to say the least, but there were a few good new recipes that came out of it. Tamari-honey chicken drumsticks were one…