Hot smoked salmon for Charcutepalooza challenge #4.

Simple yet spectacular roasted cauliflower. With garlic and mint.

Oat and Leek Broth: a traditional Irish recipe.

Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins made with almond and teff flours. Nutritious and delicious.

This potato kale frittata cooks right on the stove and is a healthy one-pan meal.

A gluten-free taboulleh featuring millet and Cara Cara oranges.

Homemade salt cod cooked in a flavorful broth with anchovies, fennel, saffron, and tomatoes. Gets an added “pow” when served with aioli.

A slighter lighter version of Panna Cotta made with buttermilk. Amazing when topped with fresh seasonal or preserved fruit.

How to make a healthy, homemade version of protein bars.

Hot Artichoke Dip (heavy on the garlic, but lightened up overall).

Warming, hearty vegetarian minestrone soup.

Breakfast chia seed pudding with pecans, raisins and homemade candied ginger. Vegan and gluten-free.

Stunning and simple California endive and satsuma mandarin salad.

Pound cake made with almond flour and raw cacao powder. Gluten-free, super simple, delicious.

Oven Braised Endive with Preserved Lemon Gremolata- a healthy dish for the January Progressive Party at Kitchen Play.

A recipe for black eyes peas, plus a look back at 2010 and some thoughts on 2011.

Chai Tea (embellished with a mini gingerbread mug topper inspired by Not Martha).

Homemade crystallized ginger- easy, delicious and healthy.

A recap of last week’s NYC food blogger cookie swap and a recipe for rosemary peach jam filled bowtie cookies.

Healthy fast food- Avocado Sardine Sandwich (on gluten-free bread) inspired by Alton Brown.

Indian spiced mung bean stew, with butternut squash and greens…healthy and delicious.