Crispy Kale Chips

Written on Jan 5, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Crispy Kale Chips

This four-ingredient recipe will turn kale haters into kale lovers!

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Pear and Goat Cheese Sandwich with Toasted Walnuts

Written on Jan 3, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Pear and Goat Cheese Sandwich with Toasted Walnuts

This fresh, light sandwich made with artisanal bread, lightly dressed greens, goat cheese and fresh pear will make you look forward to lunch.

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Star Anise and Brown Sugar Pear Butter

Written on Jan 3, 2011 by Alison Ashton
Star Anise and Brown Sugar Pear Butter

Fruit “butter” is a delicious way to use up an abundance of fresh pears.

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Nourishing Hoppin’ John

Written on Dec 31, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Nourishing Hoppin’ John

Our version of this Southern specialty features brown rice for an even healthier start to your new year.

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Quick Collards

Written on Dec 31, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Quick Collards

Our technique calls for slicing these hearty greens very thinly so they cook quickly for an any-night side dish.

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Sparkling Green Grapefruit Cocktail

Written on Dec 29, 2010 by thebubblygirl
Sparkling Green Grapefruit Cocktail

Champagne, grapefruit juice and anise-flavored liqueur add up to a sparkling, seasonal winter sipper.

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Frisee Salad with Lentils and Duck Confit

Written on Dec 29, 2010 by Lia Huber
Frisee Salad with Lentils and Duck Confit

It’s amazing what you can pull together when you’ve spent time creating tasty basics. Long-roasted duck legs with fall-of-the-bone meat can live in the freezer until you’re ready for them, and lentils come together in a flash and can keep nearly all week. The result? One nourishing meal.

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Huber Huevos Rancheros

Written on Dec 24, 2010 by Lia Huber
Huber Huevos Rancheros

This meal is our family’s traditional Christmas Day breakfast. Christopher mans the comal after the Santa festivities, while we all fill our coffee mugs and wait for our plates.

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Eggnog Flans with Maple and Toasted Walnuts

Written on Dec 22, 2010 by Alison Ashton
Eggnog Flans with Maple and Toasted Walnuts

Premade eggnog and maple syrup ensure this elegant make-ahead dessert comes together in a hurry!

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Mom’s “French” Dressing

Written on Dec 19, 2010 by Lia Huber
Mom’s “French” Dressing

This recipe–a zippy, tomato-based salad dressing–was handed down to my mom early on in her marriage by her Aunt Gladys.

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