Healthy Recipes

Introduction Last Tuesday, I was fumbling around my tiny kitchen, juggling between thawing salmon and prepping dinner for a last-minute guest. My neighbor, Marcus, watched … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple watermelon and feta salad for a casual backyard lunch. I grabbed the watermelon, feta, and my go-to salad … Read more

Introduction “The neighborhood potluck was in under two hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else was hauling in dishes that had simmered for hours or … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple grilled chicken salad. I grabbed the wrong yogurt—Greek instead of plain—and the grill was way hotter than I … Read more

The other day, I was standing in line at a quirky little bookstore café, half-listening to a conversation between the cashier and a regular customer. … Read more

Introduction My roommate swore she’d never touch zucchini noodles. For years, she’d turn up her nose, insisting that nothing could replace good old pasta. Then … Read more

“The office potluck was in less than an hour, and I’d completely blanked on bringing anything. Everyone else was rolling in with these gourmet dishes … Read more

There used to be a tiny café tucked away in a sleepy corner of Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood that made the most incredible breakfast burritos. When … Read more

Introduction Last Tuesday, I was fumbling with a batch of wilted greens and a stubborn jar of dressing, trying to throw together something quick for … Read more

Introduction I was wandering through the crowded aisles of my local farmer’s market last Saturday morning when a burst of citrusy sweetness hit me — … Read more