Why saturated fat is GOOD for you

Why saturated fat is GOOD for you

When you think about the first words people associate with unhealthy eating habits “fatty” has got to be on top of the list. It’s one of those refrains that is thrown around so often that it’s considered to be a truism by most reasonable people. Dietary fat and...
Carrots with Cumin

Carrots with Cumin

This simple and delicious recipe lets the carrots show off their sweet side when cooked. Some recipes call for either roasting or poaching them first but the lazy side of me always questions this kind of extra step. The idea of turning on the oven for a side dish...
Jerusalem Artichoke Soup

Jerusalem Artichoke Soup

Ever since tasting a Jerusalem artichoke soup at a Paris restaurant, I knew what this ugly vegetable was capable of. It has a wonderfully nutty, soothing flavor, the perfect antidote to a dark autumn day. But all the same, I was still intimidated by the knarly little...
Easy Grilled Sardines

Easy Grilled Sardines

Sardines are one of those no-brainer foods: packed with good fats, very economical and small enough that mercury is not an issue (although that’s not necessarily as big a deal as we’ve been led to believe). This grilled sardine recipe is perfect for busy...