I’ve been teasing my Instagram followers with these Lemon Ginger Cookies for several weeks because I can’t stop making them! I’ve probably made a dozen batches since I first created the recipe in March. I seriously crave them! …
Orange Ginger Pad Thai
If you’re someone who has been eating plant-based for a while, you know that ethnic foods are a) easy to make without animal products, and b) full of great flavor combinations. For this reason, my go-to dinners at home are either burrito bowls, curry dishes, or Asian noodles using whichever vegetables I have in the fridge. Last week I got a little more creative with my sauce ingredients, and my family loved this dish — Orange Ginger Pad Thai! Even Picky Husband went back for seconds! …
Chewy Double Ginger Molasses Cookies
There’s something about the cooler fall weather that makes me crave ginger cookies. I suppose it’s the warmth from the spices or simply the association of gingerbread with the holidays. Either way, a couple of weeks ago I really wanted to make ginger molasses cookies. I looked online for recipes, chose one that sounded good, and adapted it to my liking. What resulted was my new favorite non-chocolate cookie! …
Coconut Apple Ginger Dal
If you’re like me and you spend your entire October trying to avoid diving headfirst into the Halloween candy, I encourage you to distract yourself with nutrient-dense foods that are satisfying and anti-inflammatory. That way, if you do indulge a bit during the holidays, your body will be able to handle it better. The perfect example of a simple but nutrient-rich meal is this Coconut Apple Ginger Dal, a recipe I found and adapted from Bon Appétit Magazine. It’s so delicious and satisfying, your whole family will love it!…
Turmeric, Ginger, & Lemon Shots
It’s the end of October, which means soon we’ll need to be protecting ourselves from the cold weather and cold viruses. With a toddler in preschool, I feel like I’m constantly fighting off the viruses she brings home. But thanks to a local juice store, I’ve discovered a method of boosting my immune system and decreasing inflammation: turmeric, lemon, and ginger shots!…
Carrot Cake Oatmeal
It’s finally feeling like springtime here in Winton-Salem, which means the flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and Abby is playing outside again! After being indoors with my almost two-year-old all winter, it’s such a treat to be able to play outside and work in the garden again. …
Asian-inspired “Sick” Soup
Whenever my husband gets a cold, he gives me his sad puppy-dog face and asks if I can make him some “sick soup.” Apparently, when he was little, his mother made him “sick soup” when he stayed home from school. He later found out that this soup was nothing more than hot water and a chicken boullion cube. …
Anti-inflammatory Soup
Arthritis. Is. Terrible.
I know this because it is a symptom of lupus, and since I came down with a cold last week, I’ve been having lots of it. …
Layered Kale Salad with Ginger Dressing
This year I decided to make a kale salad to go with all of the other standard Thanksgiving sides. Because my parents and my husband’s parents are going to be there, I want it to be special. …