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Monday, August 30th, 2010
Nectarine Berry Crisp
This is truly one of my favorite desserts. It is light, fruity, and self-sufficiently sweet! I am excited every year when the nectarines and berries are ready to dance together in this delicious combination. I am especially excited this year to finally have time to make this too! As some of my readers know, I have been in school for the past 6 months working on a bodywork certification and I am happy to say that I have finally finished! Yay! It has been a tough 6 months both with school and more, and I am glad that at least one part of my life is going to fall into more ease…
I am envisioning more cooking, baking, experimenting…and possibly looking for a job too! I am also hoping for a bit of travel now that I am out of school…Europe? Hmmm. Maybe…
In the meantime, I do want to share this delicious recipe in case anyone else wants to try it.
Tags: agave, blueberry, coconut oil, nectarine, oat, raspberry
Posted in dairy free, dessert, egg-free, fruit, gluten-free, indulgent, vegan, vegetarian, wheat-free | 3 Comments »
Chocolate-Coconut Mousse
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Chocolate-Coconut Mousse
Recently my friend Joslyn of Shak-Shuka shared a recipe for Chocolate Mousse on her blog. Amazing cook that she is, I knew it would be awesome, and it just-so-happened that I had every ingredient I needed to whip this up asap. As we speak…I am devouring it. Yum! It is beautifully firm, and I am loving the chocolate – coconut combo. Hopefully the photos will entice you to head over to the Shak-Shuka blog and try it out yourself!
Tags: agar agar, agave, arrowroot powder, cacao powder, coconut milk, vanilla
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Roasted Kohlrabi with Veggies
Monday, June 14th, 2010
Roasted Kohlrabi with Veggies
This year I have been working with my friend Karen, of ArtfulTea in her vegetable garden, and reaping the benefits of the beautiful vegetables that have been growing. I can’t believe that I have not taken any photos to share on my blog to show you the progress of the garden! In my defense, things have been super busy…as you might be able to guess from my absence of over a month. I have been missing sharing my cooking adventures here on the blog, but school and work have been keeping me quite busy.
I have not given up on cooking, it is still a high priority, but a lot of my creations have been quick and easy recipes that I eat so fast I don’t have time to photograph! I was able to take a few shots of this yummy creation before I devoured it. The colors were too beautiful not to catch on “film” and it was delicious.
I will admit that this is the first time I have ever cooked kohlrabi, and it will not be the last. I really liked it! It reminds me a little of broccoli and was a great addition to this dish. The recipe is inspired by Karina’s recipe for Sicilian Roasted Potatoes but I created my own twist. I definitely suggest you try it, and let me know what you think!
Tags: bell pepper, broccoli, garlic, kohlrabi, potatoes, shallot, spinach, tomato
Posted in dairy free, egg-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetable side, vegetarian, wheat-free | 3 Comments »
Baked Cumin Tortilla Chips
Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Baked Tortilla Chips
I don’t know about you, but sometimes tortilla chips from the bag are a bit too much for me to digest. I know I am told quite frequently that I have a sensitive stomach, but I know I am not the only one out there. So this recipe is for those who like to have snacks on the lighter side. A good crunchy, salty, and healthy fat version of the tortilla chip. The best part is that they are super easy to make, are amazingly inexpensive and you can customize the flavors too.
I purchased my corn tortilla wraps from Trader Joe’s (the ones that you would use for enchiladas). I am a big fan of TJ’s, and am so happy to be once again living in a town where we have one at easy access. (TJ’s if you ever want to open in Key West, you have my vote!) When choosing a corn tortilla I highly suggest you read the ingredients. It is amazing what some companies put in them. Especially when all you really need is corn flour, lime and water… keep it simple.
Once you have the tortilla wraps you are about 15 minutes away from warm, crispy chips, so don’t forget to have some guacamole, hummus, or Sundried Tomato Avocado Spread.
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Tags: corn tortillas, cumin, olive oil
Posted in crackers and breads, dairy free, egg-free, gluten-free, grain side, snacks, vegan, vegetarian, wheat-free | 1 Comment »
Raw Kale Salad with Apples
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
Raw Kale Salad with Apples and Sunflower Seeds
A little bitter, a little sweet, and a whole lot of crunch! I am loving this salad, and have been making it quite frequently in the past few weeks. It is super easy to whip up, stores well in the fridge for future meals, and I know that it nutrient packed and makes my digestive system happy. I first saw a version of this salad on Elana’s Pantry and was excited to try it out.
The first time that I took the plunge I was on my working vacation in Florence, Italy, where Lacinato Kale (cavolo nero) is the kale of choice. I love Lacinato kale, and was excited to try it in the salad. Knowing that it is a very bitter kale, I thought it would be great to pair it up with the sweet apples and a little balsamic vinegar to round out the tastes. I think it might be a little ridiculous how excited I get about this salad, but I do!
Let me know what your favorite combination is with the raw kale. I will be excited to try some new variations.
Tags: apple, kale, sunflower seeds
Posted in dairy free, egg-free, gluten-free, salad, vegan, vegetable side, vegetarian, wheat-free | 4 Comments »
Lemon Ginger Cookies
Monday, February 8th, 2010
These cookies quickly became a favorite in our household. I have been wanting to try baking with almond flour for months now and finally was able to test out some recipes when my partner bought me a bag of almond flour for Christmas. This may sounds sort of silly, but you will understand a little better knowing that almond flour costs $12.99/lb on our little island. Of course once my partner fell in love with the cookies, the cost of the flour was justified!
The inspiration for these cookies came from Elana’s Pantry recipe for Lemon Lavender Cookies. I have been admiring her recipes for months now, and was excited to try something out. Since I didn’t have all of the ingredients to replicate her recipe, I made modifications, and am pretty happy with the results. The ginger and chocolate are a really nice mix too!
Tags: almond flour, chocolate, ginger, lemon
Posted in alternative grain, cookies, dairy free, dessert, egg-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, wheat-free | 4 Comments »
Roasted Beet and Green Bean Salad
Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Roasted Beet and Green Bean Salad
Thank you so much to everyone who left comments on my blog and facebook congratulating me on my anniversary! All the love…and the truffles, made it a great day. I am also enjoying hearing from all of the new readers who are enjoying Well Being in the Kitchen too!
For those of you who love salad even in the cold months, here is a great recipe that will keep the soul warm but not weigh down the belly. C. and I have made this salad in so many different versions over the years, but I think this is the most simple. I just wanted to pull together something healthy and delicious for lunch today, and shazam! Roasted Beet and Green Bean Salad. Apart from roasting the beets, it really takes very little time and effort to make.
Tags: beets, green beans, salad greens
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Anniversary, Makeover and Truffles!
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Happy Anniversary Well Being in the Kitchen!
Raw Cacao Truffles
It is officially 1 year to the day that I wrote my first recipe on this blog and I am loving it. Looking back at this past year I have had the pleasure of sharing some of my favorite recipes with you like Falafel (2 Ways), Gluten-Free Pizza, and Nectarine Upside-Down Cake. More importantly this blog has inspired me to test out new recipes and share them with pride like the Roasted Vegetable Tart, and the Cornicopia Rolls. Best of all, I was able to share my travels with you too, as I explored the markets, fairs and restaurants of Europe. I feel very fortunate to have had such a wonderful “foodie” year!
I am also excited to unveil the new “look” of Well Being in the Kitchen. I have been wanting to personalize the style of the site for a while now, and finally found a little pocket of time to “renovate”. As a designer, you can bet that this is only the beginning. I am sure there will be more tweaks and touches to come…but I hope you find the design welcoming!
Lastly, in celebration of my anniversary, you might have noticed that I made some truffles. I have been experimenting with raw cacao in the past few days which has been great fun, and voila, truffles! They are super easy to make, have no added sugars, and even have a little kick! I hope you get a chance to try them out too.
Tags: cacao, coconut, dates, walnuts
Posted in dairy free, dessert, egg-free, gluten-free, indulgent, vegan, vegetarian, wheat-free | 5 Comments »
Passion Fruit Pudding
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010
Sunday in Key West.
It brightens my morning to start off with Yoga on the Beach at Fort Zach. Since it was a little chilly this morning (58 degrees) Céline warmed us up with the 5 Tibetans (yoga) and kept us going with sun salutations to greet the morning sun.
Next we headed in search of vibrant sustenance. It has become a tradition for us to go to the Help Yourself Farmer’s Market after yoga on Sundays. I am so appreciative that they have brought this market to the island, because Key West has really been missing a great source of fresh, organic foods. Personally I just love the atmosphere of farmer’s markets. Charlie, the owner, has created a beautiful setting of fresh produce, smiling faces and acoustic music.
The tropical fruits were what caught my eye this time, and I am excited to share a recipe that I created from these sweet treats. Passion fruit, start fruit, and avocado star in this delicious, and naturally sweet pudding.
Tags: avocado, banana, coconut oil, passion fruit, star fruit
Posted in breakfast, dairy free, dessert, egg-free, fruit, gluten-free, indulgent, vegan, vegetarian, wheat-free | 4 Comments »
Lentil Sweet Potato Soup
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
A cup of warmth
Today is a perfect day for soup. Not only is it a chilly day in the tropics, but after all of the holiday festivities, and the food that goes along with it, I have been yearning for some hearty, healthy soup! This morning I put all other plans on hold long enough to whip together this delicious batch of soup, and quickly proceeded to eat a nice big bowl of it.
Soup is one of the staples of our diet because it is delicious, easy to make, and lasts for a few days if you make a big batch. Consequently I realized that it is strange that I have not shared any soup recipes on this blog, so I am happy to finally have the chance.
If you can find them, I definitely recommend using French lentils in this soup. Often lentil soup is made with red lentils which become mushy and are better for a puree. The French lentils hold their shape and crunch and therefore add some hearty texture to the soup. You might have to look for them in a specialty food store. I recently purchased mine from Atlantic Spice Co.
Tags: carrot, celery, cumin, curry, garam masala, lentils, sweet potatoes
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