Roasted Carrots & Potatoes with Garlic, Herbs & Sweet Smoked Paprika
(This is the one I made last night… and yes, the paprika mattered to me. But if you don't have it, don't worry). This dish is everything I want on a…
Creamy Herb Chicken with Mushrooms
This is a quick skillet dinner for anyone to make. I made this last night and decided to post it here for all to enjoy. There’s nothing gourmet about the ingredient…
The Morning Drinks that Quiet Inflammation (And the Ones that Stoke It)
If you’re anything like me, you’re padding into the kitchen this week in fuzzy socks, still half-asleep, reaching for something warm before you attempt human conversation. I’m writing this blog in…
Classic Vanilla Halva
Traditional halva is often overly sweet for modern palates. My version corrects that by reducing the sugar slightly, and letting good tahini and vanilla take center stage. The texture stays true…
Star Anise: The Little Star That Warms Your Gut and Supports Immunity
If you’ve ever sipped a cozy holiday tea and wondered about that beautiful little star floating in your mug, you’ve already met star anise — the unsung hero of winter spices.…
Tres Leches for People Who Don’t Love Super-Sweet Desserts
This is my gently refined version of tres leches. I wanted a cake that absorbs the three milks beautifully without becoming soggy or overly sweet, and one that still slices cleanly…
7 Common Reasons You Develop Oral Thrush (And How to Treat It Naturally and Medically)
Oral thrush is one of those conditions that sneaks up on you. One day your mouth feels normal, and the next there’s a strange coating on your tongue, a sour or…
My Go-To Everyday Sourdough Bread (Foolproof & Beginner-Friendly)
I’ve made this sourdough bread recipe at least 20 times now, and it turns out beautifully every single time. It’s truly foolproof — and it makes the whole house smell absolutely…
Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup with Ham Hock (Stovetop)
This is the kind of soup that fills the house with comfort. It’s humble, deeply savory, and somehow even better the next day. A frozen ham hock works beautifully here, and…
Warm Winter Star Anise Tea
This is a soothing, aromatic tea that warms the belly, calms digestion, and brings a little peace to winter afternoons. Star anise contains a compound call shikimic acid, which among other…
