Gluten Free Cauliflower Pizza Base | How to Make Gluten Free Pizza

The past couples days I have had to go within to process everything. But, cooking again reminded me how much I love cooking and how it centers me. .  Today, I decided to experiment in some gluten-free cooking. I am not gluten-free myself, but many people ask me about GF recipes, especially pizza dough.  .  So, today I set out to make Sweet Patatoast and … Continue reading Gluten Free Cauliflower Pizza Base | How to Make Gluten Free Pizza

Greek Winter Potato Salad | Easy Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Today with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, we went to Greece for a little escape. This is a light potato salad that can be served warm or cold. The big star here is the fresh dill. It lightens the dish and this herby-ness is a nice welcome to a cold winter month. It’s a little taste of sunshine. If you don’t like dill, flat leaf … Continue reading Greek Winter Potato Salad | Easy Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Homemade Trail Mix in 10 Minutes | The Best Trail Mix is Toasted

Before this pandemic I didn’t think of making a lot of things on my own (which feels embarrassing admitting as a chef). But all this time at home has been the perfect time to make things from scratch I didn’t think of making before.  .  For one, soaking and cooking my own legumes- beans, lentils, etc. It makes no sense to buy canned anymore once … Continue reading Homemade Trail Mix in 10 Minutes | The Best Trail Mix is Toasted

Simple Vegetable Broth in 90 Minutes | How to Basic Vegetable Broth

It’s the new year and Marta and I decided to go back to the basics. Maybe you’re feeling it too-  now’s the time to reset. Reset the mind and the body. To rest a bit more, and to eat light, nourishing foods that are easy on the body.  . Marta was on the same wavelength when she suggested we make vegetable broth together. This is a … Continue reading Simple Vegetable Broth in 90 Minutes | How to Basic Vegetable Broth

Sticky Rice with Pineapple and Ginger-Vanilla Syrup | Easy Gluten-Free and Vegan Dessert recipes | Rice Pudding with Pineapple

If you’re looking for a simple dessert, this is a perfect place to start. This is sticky rice drizzled with a pineapple ginger-vanilla syrup. The rice takes only 20 minutes to cook (no rice cooker required) and the syrup can be done in the same amount of time.  Of course, if you have more time, that’s better. That way the pineapple can marinate in the … Continue reading Sticky Rice with Pineapple and Ginger-Vanilla Syrup | Easy Gluten-Free and Vegan Dessert recipes | Rice Pudding with Pineapple

Salmone in Crosta | Easy Dinners for Dinner Parties | A Nice Fish Dinner Recipe | Healthy Dinner Party Ideas

This New Year’s was a lot different but we still managed to make it special. We made a cool bread baked with brie and cranberry sauce, and Salmon in Puff Pastry! I don’t usually cook with puff pastry because I overdid it in Paris and got round! but New Year’s is a special occasion so it was worth it.  This recipe is originally from my … Continue reading Salmone in Crosta | Easy Dinners for Dinner Parties | A Nice Fish Dinner Recipe | Healthy Dinner Party Ideas

The Definitive Guide to Caring for Your Cast Iron Skillet | How to Clean and Season a Cast Iron Skillet | 5 Easy Ways to Ruin Your Cast Iron

Maybe you got your first cast iron skillet or you’re thinking about getting one. Congratulations! This is a big moment in your cooking journey. And this is a gift that can last you for generations… If you know how to take care of it.  Below, is a quick guide to cleaning and caring for your cast iron pots and pans and also things you should … Continue reading The Definitive Guide to Caring for Your Cast Iron Skillet | How to Clean and Season a Cast Iron Skillet | 5 Easy Ways to Ruin Your Cast Iron

Simple Paella in 45 minutes

Where are my paella fans!? To beautiful Valencia, Spain we go! The birthplace of paella. . This one was a real treat. Today, Marta and me prepared a little more elaborate dish- but sometimes life calls for a little change up! The result was so delicious! I haven’t had paella in a year or so. I used to teach it in my cooking classes. At … Continue reading Simple Paella in 45 minutes

What Does Beyonce Eat For Breakfast?

  @chefjoanna Beyonce’s Breakfast Favorites ##breakfastrecipe ##breakfastrecipes ##breakfastclub ##breakfastchallenge ##breakfastideas ##beyoncé ##beyoncechallenge ♬ 7/11 (In the Style of Beyonce) [Instrumental Version] – BeatRunnaz This is what Beyonce eats on her breakfast rotation:  Scrambled Egg Whites Veggie Smoothie Whole grain cereal with low-fat milk Do you skip breakfast?  Or eat a sugary breakfast that makes you feel tired and hungry after? Did you know that people … Continue reading What Does Beyonce Eat For Breakfast?

Sardinian Pasta Fagioli | Weeknight Vegetarian Meals | Easy Vegetarian Dinners

30-minute weekday dinner anyone? Say hello to Pasta Fagioli! “Fagioli” (fa-joli) means beans in Italian and this Blue Zone dish from Sardinia celebrates the humble bean. . Did you know that people living the longest eat ½ to 1 cup of beans a day? So, if you want to up the quality of life, its good to get some beans into your diet. Try lentils … Continue reading Sardinian Pasta Fagioli | Weeknight Vegetarian Meals | Easy Vegetarian Dinners