Lia Huber, Author at NOURISH Network

Mini Oatmeal Tarts with Figs and Yogurt

These mini tarts taste like an oatmeal cookie topped with figs, honey and yogurt . . . only with a more grown-up look. They're the ultimate healthy dessert for summer.

The Kitchen That Sings

La Cocina Que Canta; the kitchen that sings. It’s the name of the cooking school at Rancho La Puerta Spa in Mexico where I’ve been teaching classes this week. This is healthy cooking. This is cooking that’s gentle on the earth. This is cooking that brings a smile to the soul . . . and to everyone seated at the table. Si, this kitchen sings indeed.

South of the Border Melizansalata (Eggplant Dip)

I created this eggplant dip for a class I’m teaching at Rancho La Puerta Spa in Mexico to take advantage of all the gorgeous vegetables in their organic gardens. It’s a spin on one of my favorites from Greece—melinzansalata.

A Farm by Any Other Name . . .

There is a fundamental difference in the way small—particularly organic—farms function and the way large, industrial outfits do, and it needs to be acknowledged not just in the Food Safety Enhancement Act bill, but in the way we view agriculture in America.

Get a New Grain: Farro

Farro is an ancient strain of emmer wheat (think of it as a wheat varietal, like a chardonnay or pinot noir is to wine) that was originally domesticated in the Near East millennia ago, but has recently become popular on American menus. Enjoy it as a tomato farrotto in these summery eggplant stacks.

Farro & Eggplant Stacks with Summer Pesto & Salsa Fresca

These stacks bring the best of summer together in an impressive dish. Deconstructed, any of the elements makes a fine meal on its own.

Gotta Get Your Grains

You’ve probably seen the stickers marking whole grain products on supermarket shelves and heard of their many health benefits, but the realm of grains extends far beyond the horizon of whole wheat bread. Ancient grains like quinoa, farro, kasha and bulgur are making a comeback in today’s kitchens, and those with former hippie appeal like millet and wheat berries are getting a thoroughly modern makeover. Here's an overview of what makes whole grains so good.