INSPIRED Recipes

Inspired by our travels, family, friends, and professional cooks that have taken the time to teach me something. (Though Indian, Italian and Mexican tend to dominate the flavor profiles.) While we try to eat clean, few ingredients are ever banned from my kitchen, as I'm a firm believer that balance is essential to eating well. 

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BREAKFAST

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An Oatmeal Hack That Will Transform Your Breakfast Game
An Oatmeal Hack That Will Transform Your Breakfast Game
Kale, quinoa and mushroom breakfast bowl
Kale, quinoa and mushroom breakfast bowl
Super green smoothie bowl + blender giveaway!
Super green smoothie bowl + blender giveaway!
Baked eggs with creamy coconut kale
Baked eggs with creamy coconut kale
Cherry, coconut and almond clafoutis (with a touch of spice)
Cherry, coconut and almond clafoutis (with a touch of spice)
Skillet quinoa and buttermilk berry pancakes with shaved coconut
Skillet quinoa and buttermilk berry pancakes with shaved coconut
Savory & sweet buckwheat breakfast cereal
Savory & sweet buckwheat breakfast cereal
Breakfast sandwich with avocado, pickled onion and lime crema
Breakfast sandwich with avocado, pickled onion and lime crema
Seed, nut, and sour cherry granola
Seed, nut, and sour cherry granola
Protein-packed avocado toast with tahini and togarashi
Protein-packed avocado toast with tahini and togarashi
Whole spice shakshuka
Whole spice shakshuka
Olive oil granola
Olive oil granola
Savory sauerkraut pancakes
Savory sauerkraut pancakes

MAINS

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A Dinner Salad for People Who Hate Salad for Dinner
A Dinner Salad for People Who Hate Salad for Dinner
Harissa Spiced Meatballs With Yogurt Sauce
Harissa Spiced Meatballs With Yogurt Sauce
Sheet Pan Fried Shrimp & Grits with Paprika Tomatoes
Sheet Pan Fried Shrimp & Grits with Paprika Tomatoes
Broiler Surf & Turf Grill Mixed "Grill"
Broiler Surf & Turf Grill Mixed "Grill"
The Perfect Weeknight Spring Penne Pasta with Zucchini and Fresh Mint
The Perfect Weeknight Spring Penne Pasta with Zucchini and Fresh Mint
The Stubborn Italian's Classic Pasta al Pomodoro
The Stubborn Italian's Classic Pasta al Pomodoro
Butternut Squash and Spinach "Mac N' Cheese"
Butternut Squash and Spinach "Mac N' Cheese"
Curried Carrot Soup for the Whole Family
Curried Carrot Soup for the Whole Family
5 Tips I Learned for the Best Ceviche
5 Tips I Learned for the Best Ceviche
Sous vide arctic char brandade with sriracha aioli
Sous vide arctic char brandade with sriracha aioli
Sous vide squid with purple potato and red chili
Sous vide squid with purple potato and red chili
A better (grass-fed) beef burger with microgreens, mint aioli & feta
A better (grass-fed) beef burger with microgreens, mint aioli & feta
Braised tofu and edamame crunch salad
Braised tofu and edamame crunch salad
Basic, savory and sweet kitchari recipes for a 3-day Kitchari cleanse
Basic, savory and sweet kitchari recipes for a 3-day Kitchari cleanse
Wasabi green coconut curry with baby chard and soba
Wasabi green coconut curry with baby chard and soba
Walnut, carrot top and arugula pesto
Walnut, carrot top and arugula pesto
Creamy coconut, broccoli and wild mushroom soup
Creamy coconut, broccoli and wild mushroom soup
Sous vide flank steak tacos with fennel slaw and roasted red pepper salsa
Sous vide flank steak tacos with fennel slaw and roasted red pepper salsa
Turmeric roasted cauliflower steaks with curried ghee
Turmeric roasted cauliflower steaks with curried ghee
Spicy green coconut curry (in a hurry) with shrimp
Spicy green coconut curry (in a hurry) with shrimp
Pantry white bean, tuna and radicchio salad with oregano vinaigrette
Pantry white bean, tuna and radicchio salad with oregano vinaigrette
Creamy corn soup with charred jalapeño, avocado and peptia salsa
Creamy corn soup with charred jalapeño, avocado and peptia salsa
Smoky, spiced chicken kebabs with Persian crispy rice (a.k.a tahdig)
Smoky, spiced chicken kebabs with Persian crispy rice (a.k.a tahdig)
Summer heirloom tomato gazpacho with roasted padron pepper powder
Summer heirloom tomato gazpacho with roasted padron pepper powder
One-pot mussels in tomato, chard and herb broth
One-pot mussels in tomato, chard and herb broth
One-skillet spiced lamb, sweet peas and mint
One-skillet spiced lamb, sweet peas and mint
Easy lemon saffron paneer kebabs
Easy lemon saffron paneer kebabs
Mung bean, carrot, pea shoots and crunchy radish bowl
Mung bean, carrot, pea shoots and crunchy radish bowl
Simple shrimp, pineapple and avocado ceviche
Simple shrimp, pineapple and avocado ceviche
Roasted red pepper, cucumber and garlic hummus naan wraps with cilantro chutney
Roasted red pepper, cucumber and garlic hummus naan wraps with cilantro chutney

SNACKS, SIDES & SAUCES

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Easy homemade California fig “pop tarts” with rhubarb glaze
Easy homemade California fig “pop tarts” with rhubarb glaze
Three beautiful (and deceptively easy) appetizers for you next holiday party
Three beautiful (and deceptively easy) appetizers for you next holiday party
Creamy sardine and artichoke dip
Creamy sardine and artichoke dip
The best stovetop garlic and herb naan
The best stovetop garlic and herb naan
Fenugreek, ginger and turmeric flatbread (a.k.a. methi thepla)
Fenugreek, ginger and turmeric flatbread (a.k.a. methi thepla)
Sweet and spicy peach chutney
Sweet and spicy peach chutney
Oven-charred Mexican street corn with yogurt, chili and lime
Oven-charred Mexican street corn with yogurt, chili and lime
Sweet coconut curry rice with currants and almonds
Sweet coconut curry rice with currants and almonds
Crunchy cabbage slaw with pepitas, sesame and cumin
Crunchy cabbage slaw with pepitas, sesame and cumin
Crispy chickpea, pistachio and mint chaat bowl with tamarind chutney
Crispy chickpea, pistachio and mint chaat bowl with tamarind chutney
Turnip and thyme gratin
Turnip and thyme gratin
Fig and sesame snack bites
Fig and sesame snack bites
Roasted baby artichokes with curried yogurt
Roasted baby artichokes with curried yogurt
Grapefruit chai punch
Grapefruit chai punch
Dill raita with red chili and agave
Dill raita with red chili and agave
Preserved lemon and caper hummus
Preserved lemon and caper hummus
Olive oil guacamole, Cabo style
Olive oil guacamole, Cabo style
Spicy XO sauce
Spicy XO sauce
Olive oil granola
Olive oil granola
Sweet fennel jam
Sweet fennel jam
Roasted tomato and onion salsa (a.k.a the legendary orange sauce)
Roasted tomato and onion salsa (a.k.a the legendary orange sauce)
Savory sauerkraut pancakes
Savory sauerkraut pancakes

SWEETS

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The easiest maple mascarpone cherry pie
The easiest maple mascarpone cherry pie
Sous-vide maple mocha pots de creme
Sous-vide maple mocha pots de creme
The most delicious chocolate, hemp and tart cherry lactation bars
The most delicious chocolate, hemp and tart cherry lactation bars
Mini apple rose pies with ginger and honey
Mini apple rose pies with ginger and honey
Teff tahini cookies with honey and pistachio
Teff tahini cookies with honey and pistachio
Double chocolate sheet cake with brown butter, figs and candied ginger
Double chocolate sheet cake with brown butter, figs and candied ginger
Cherry, coconut and almond clafoutis (with a touch of spice)
Cherry, coconut and almond clafoutis (with a touch of spice)
No-churn roasted strawberry and cardamom ice cream
No-churn roasted strawberry and cardamom ice cream
Chocolate-dipped roasted strawberry cream cupcakes
Chocolate-dipped roasted strawberry cream cupcakes
Honey, gorgonzola and pecan shortbread cookies
Honey, gorgonzola and pecan shortbread cookies
Tres leches with cardamom and kumquats  
Tres leches with cardamom and kumquats  
Ginger-infused truffles
Ginger-infused truffles
Coconut cream chocolate with raspberry gel and crumble
Coconut cream chocolate with raspberry gel and crumble
Tahini and agave hot chocolate
Tahini and agave hot chocolate