Cuisines Archives: American

Orange & Beet Salad with Arugula & Pistachios

By Michelle | Published: March 29, 2013

Orange & Beet Salad with Arugula and & Pistachios

Beets are one of those love or “no, thank you” vegetables. If you’ve only experienced canned beets, freshly roasted beets will expose your taste buds to a whole new texture and natural, concentrated sweetness. And…

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Tomato & Avocado Quinoa Salad with Cumin & Cilantro (and the skin and diet saga continues)

By Michelle | Published: March 22, 2013

Tomato & Avocado Quinoa Salad with Cumin & Cilantro

For the past two weeks I’ve been adhering to a gluten-free diet and I’ve noticed a difference. Before I share the method behind my madness, I want to make sure the diet works for the reason I…

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Clean Eating Spinach and Bell Pepper Breakfast Casserole

By Michelle | Published: January 23, 2013

Spinach and Red Pepper Healthy Breakfast casserole

When it comes to breakfast, I rely on a multitude of mix-and-match quick-fix basics, including hard-boiled eggs, fruit, oatmeal, smoothies, yogurt, toast, frozen waffles, or perhaps even one of my make-ahead breakfast cookies. But for holidays,…

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Overnight Slow Cooker Steel-Cut Oats with Raisins and My New Year’s Resolutions

By Michelle Dudash | Published: January 2, 2013

Overnight slow cooker steel-cut oats with California raisinsHappy New Year, my friends! I’m sure many of you have grand plans to eat healthier and stay fit during 2013. Starting the day with a satisfying, nutritious breakfast to stay fueled all morning long will also help you resist…

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How to Cook a Pork Tenderloin Roast

By Michelle | Published: December 17, 2012

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One of the best things about the holiday season is the food, of course. Sipping lowfat eggnog lattes while shopping and nibbling fresh roasted chestnuts while dressing the tree and singing along with Christmas music are a…

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Spanish Cocktail Meatballs with Piquillo Pepper Tomato Sauce, Bonus Spain Pics

By Michelle | Published: December 5, 2012

Spanish Cocktail Meatballs with Piquillo Pepper Tomato Sauce

Fried or boiled? That is the question. While pan-frying meatballs yields a deliciously caramelized crust, the final product is likely to be in the shape of a pyramid, rather than round, because the heavier…

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Salted Dark Chocolate Fruit & Nut Clusters

By Michelle | Published: November 28, 2012

Salted Dark Chocolate Fruit & Nut Clusters

How to Temper Chocolate in the Microwave

Recently I put myself on a low-in-refined-starches-and-sugars diet in the hope of saving my hormonal skin (It is working! More on that later.). Needless to say, I’ve been jonesing…

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Recipe: Whole-Grain Sweet Potato Waffles with Orange and Cinnamon

By Michelle | Published: November 21, 2012

Whole-Grain Sweet Potato Waffles with Orange and Cinnamon

This is a time of year that I surely want to get my fill of all the produce the season has to offer, and sweet potatoes are very high on my list. My friend Kim prepared the…

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Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Breast Skillet with Celery, Carrots & Scallions

By Michelle | Published: November 7, 2012

Buffalo Chicken Breast Skillet with Celery, Carrots & Scallions

Clean Eating Buffalo Chicken Breast Skillet

Dripping Buffalo sauce. Crispy chicken skin. Creamy bleu cheese dressing. Crunchy celery sticks. I crave this heavenly combination, especially during football season, but am glad…

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Kale, Grape & Walnut Salad and Lunch with Ellie Krieger at FNCE

By Michelle | Published: October 24, 2012

Kale, Grape & Walnut Salad with Parmesan and Red Wine Vinaigrette

Now that tomato season has ended, we need a satisfying substitute for this quintessential salad ingredient. Fortunately, California grape season is in full swing, from late spring through December. I keep grapes on hand for snacking,…

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