Coconut and Quinoa

Spring millet salad with tangy seeded flax dressing

coconutandquinoa — Sat, 11 May 2013 21:46:17 +0000

spring salad

Millet is a quirky grain: with a sunny yellow color and perfect round shape, it fluffs up perfectly when cooked, but quickly becomes dry as it cools. Raw, it smells slightly sweet, milky and almost musky. It’s the kind of smell that makes me want to bake breakfast-y things like my mother’s milk pudding. To Continue reading Spring millet salad with tangy seeded flax dressing

Roasted cauliflower tart with walnut crust and creamy lemon filling

coconutandquinoa — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:11:04 +0000

roasted cauliflower tart

A couple of weeks ago I was asked to contribute a cauliflower recipe for the Guardian's Life and Style section. This is what I made. It was part of the 10 best cauliflower recipes, you can see more recipes here. I love roasting large trays of cauliflower florets until deeply golden and crisp. They make Continue reading Roasted cauliflower tart with walnut crust and creamy lemon filling

White bean vegetable stew

coconutandquinoa — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:59:52 +0000

stew with olives and parsley

On the days when I either don’t know what I want to cook, have no idea what is left or needs to be used in the vegetable drawer in the fridge, or have no desire to venture to the shop, I plan on cooking a bean soup or a stew like Continue reading White bean vegetable stew

Steamed vegetable salad with black sesame flax dressing

coconutandquinoa — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 23:17:47 +0000

steamed vegetable salad

The end of winter is a challenging time to find fresh, good-looking veggies in New York. The stored roots are getting old, and most of the produce that’s shipped from all across the continent understandably lacks the vital freshness that instantly inspires meals. I find that steaming cheers up any selection of vegetables Continue reading Steamed vegetable salad with black sesame flax dressing

Kimchi, tempeh and avocado nori rolls-Fabulous Fermentation Week

coconutandquinoa — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:48:18 +0000

Nori rolls and kimchi'

When Sarah Britton of My New Roots and Elenore Bendel Zahn of Earthsprout invited me to take part in their Fabulous Fermentation Week, I was delighted! Last time they collaborated they created this gorgeous raw chocolate, so I think we're in for a treat this week! One of Continue reading Kimchi, tempeh and avocado nori rolls-Fabulous Fermentation Week

Baby Lima bean soup with butternut and sage

coconutandquinoa — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:01:58 +0000

Baby Lima beans awaiting their soak

From now until spring I find soups make up a large part of my meals. Once cooked, they make great fuss-free lunches or quick and easy dinners. Baby Lima’s are the perfect bean for soups as they break apart and become creamy in much less time than other beans. Here Continue reading Baby Lima bean soup with butternut and sage

“Small Plates and Sweet Treats” Gluten-free chocolate hazelnut & buckwheat cake

coconutandquinoa — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:02:47 +0000

Aran Goyoaga's Chocolate hazelnut & buckwheat cake

For some time now I have wanted to cook and post a recipe from Aran Goyoaga’s lovely cookbook, Small Plates and Sweet Treats: My family’s journey to gluten-free cooking. When I spotted this cake in the winter section of “sweat treats,” I thought it sounded delicious; if some of Continue reading "Small Plates and Sweet Treats" Gluten-free chocolate hazelnut & buckwheat cake

News!… and a root vegetable arugula salad with pomegranate dressing

coconutandquinoa — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:43:53 +0000

dressed salad

I’m so excited to tell you all what I have been up to. I started writing my first cookbook this past summer and have been busy testing and shooting recipes for the last 6 months. It has been, and continues to be a deeply inspiring and challenging experience that I’m over the moon to be doing! The book will be published by Roost Books in spring 2014. I am delighted to be working with Sara Bercholtz, my editor, who shares my vision for the book. I’m luckily enough to have Johnny Miller photographing it in his beautiful “bare bones” style and Stephen Johnson designing, prop styling and generally making magic happen on set. I feel eternally grateful to be collaborating with this team and beyond excited for you to see it! Here’s to a great festive season and below, you’ll find a delicious, healthy salad to add to your holiday table!

pomegranates

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Thanksgiving ideas

coconutandquinoa — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:51:03 +0000

cranberries by the beach in Cape Cod

It's Thanksgiving here in the United States, which means many people are planning a seasonal feast to share with family and friends. You may still be looking for that one dish to round out your menu, or just need some inspiration to spark an idea. I thought it might be Continue reading Thanksgiving ideas

Autumn quinoa salad

coconutandquinoa — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 23:16:16 +0000

tossed and ready for lunch

October in New York is my absolute favorite time of year to cook. The green market is full of robust, dark leafy greens, sweet winter squash, sweet corn and peppers. It’s chilly enough outside to welcome the warmth from veggies roasting in the oven inside, yet not too cold for a room temperature salad like this one. Continue reading Autumn quinoa salad