Green Muffins Recipe — Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day

March 06, 2014 I am too excited about this muffin recipe to wait until St. Patrick's Day!  I've had great luck in the past using pureed spinach to turn pancakes green, so I knew I could make a green muffin.  Not only do I think these turned out fantastic, even Mr. Picky loved them, too.  Although I did tell him a little lie and said I used green food coloring and he just lit up, eyes wide, "Really?!  You did?!  Really, Mom?!  Like the unhealthy kind?!"  Honestly, I'm a little disappointed...

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Why You Should Use Unbleached Parchment Paper

You have probably noticed that I line my baking sheets with unbleached parchment paper instead of cooking directly on the surface or lining them with aluminum foil.  And if I want to roast a head of garlic, I always...

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Why You Should Soak Your Nuts and Seeds

Per my last post, nuts and seeds should be soaked for the same reasons as grains and legumes.  Nuts and seeds also contain compounds that impair digestion, reduce mineral absorption and nutrient levels.  However, by soaking nuts and...

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Why You Should Soak Your Grains

Jenni Kayne asked me to share with her readers one of her favorite tips that I have taught in class -- soaking grains.  So we have collaborated on a today's post!  Do check out her amazing lifestyle website,...

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Pasta with Shredded Grass-Fed Brisket Recipe (slow cooker version, too!)

pasta with shredded grass-fed beef brisket Just because I don't eat meat, doesn't mean my family doesn't love it and ask for it.  So I will make it on occasion, but my rule is that it has to be grass-fed.  Read my other brisket post about why.  I make beef more in the winter...

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couscous with dried apricots and herbs

couscous with dried apricots and herbs We had such a lovely getaway in Palm Springs with the kids this weekend.  My husband, who designs and builds houses, likes to go to a few days of Modernism Week every year and we decided to make a little family trip of it this time.  My kids...

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moroccan chicken with dates recipe (slow cooker version, too!)

Moroccan chicken and dates You all know I live in Southern California and perhaps you know we are having a very mild, but super dry winter.  We actually have a serious drought happening here.  And you might also know that 99% of my entire family lives in the New York/New Jersey area.  And...

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