Grapefruit Cabbage Globes with Basil & Cilantro

I know, I know. The photos display these little orbs not to be full “globes,” per se, but more like mounds, or half-moons. But the full circle just falls so much more easily off the tongue – And I couldn’t help but share these elegant snack-sized bites after devouring the dish myself. Winter is still…

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No Bake Squash Cupcakes

We all need a little bit more collagen in our lives. Collagen is important for skin and bone health – As well as supplying the important amino acids for collagen stores in your body, gelatin and hydrolyzed collagen also have gut-healing benefits that might be even more important from a health perspective. Thus, I present to you a yummy no-bake “cupcake” recipe using grass-fed gelatin and…

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Fresh Vegetable Terrine

Both dramatic and gorgeous a terrine isn’t just visually arresting; it’s also absolutely delicious in every way— and such a sophisticated change of pace from a simple salad or steamed side. A vegetable terrine, chock full of farm fresh veggies, is really something else. It’s cultured. It’s elaborate. And, oh, yes Brian, it is French. A terrine (French…

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Burgers and Amazing Avocado Slaw

  Bunless burgers are pretty awesome. In fact, burgers and meat are WAY better without a measly, soggy bun that simply detracts from the flavor of the mighty meat. Avocado is pretty great too. And, on a burger – avocado is astounding. To create a an avocado slaw “stack” of sorts, can be a little…

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Silky Zucchini Basil Soup

Soup season has officially arrived! Sure, there are those crazies that eat cold soup during the summer, and even the sillier folks who sweat bullets in the heat of the season, slurping on piping hot soups and stews. Me, I am NOT a fan of cold soups (okay, I made an exception for Chunky Summer…

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