It’s getting chilly out there. At least, it sure is here in Atlanta. That means it’s soup time! Here’s one that we make often. Be sure to double or triple the recipe! You’ll want to keep some in the freezer for a quick weeknight meal. Chicken Enchilada Soup Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 4 chicken […]
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Recipes for a Lower-Carb, Migraine-Friendly Thanksgiving Meal
We have developed six Thanksgiving migraine-friendly menus. The recipes have been tested and retested over the last few weeks to make them super tasty. We’ve chosen to share our lower carb menu with everyone, which will be especially helpful for those of you who are just getting started on the path to migraine freedom and are keeping […]
Grilled Chicken Shawarma with Dill Tzatziki
Here in Atlanta, we are coming up on the hottest days of summer. It seems like it will be ages before it’s too cold to venture out to the grill. Nonetheless, we are seizing every chance we can to light up the coals. In a pinch (or in the winter), you could roast this chicken […]
Grilled Gazpacho with Pickled Crab
If you want to impress with your cooking, there are a few simple techniques you can use to boost the flavors and depth of your dishes and easily elevate them to restaurant quality. One is grilling and another is pickling. In our take on gazpacho we use both. This recipe makes a great party starter. […]
Roasted Carrots with Manchego Carrot-Top Pesto and Sherry-Orange Vinaigrette
One of our family’s favorite children’s books is “Tops and Bottoms” by Janet Stevens. In it, a wily rabbit farms a bear’s land while the lazy bear sleeps the day away. Their deal is to split the harvest, each of them either getting the “tops” or the “bottoms” of each plant. You can just imagine […]
Sautéed Beet Greens with Pickled Stems
I have a friend who loves beets but never uses the greens when they come attached to the beets. She knows that I love them, so she dutifully passes them through the window to me at carpool rather than let them go to waste. I’m not sure if my friend doesn’t care for them or […]
Grilled Nectarine Salad with Burrata and Prosciutto
This is one of my very favorite summer salads — one I have taken to many a party and have served to many of my own dinner guests. You can almost use it as a salad template, substituting other lettuces, vinaigrettes, grilled stone fruits, berries and proteins. If you aren’t familiar with burrata, be prepared […]
Summer Superfoods Salad with Roasted Salmon
I don’t know about you, but every time I go into a Whole Foods, I’m tempted by their salad bar. And the number one temptation for me is their superfoods salad, which inspired this version. You’ll feel great after eating this colorful, summery salad full of nutrient-rich foods. As an added benefit, it holds […]
Cucumber, Apple and Feta Salad with Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken
If you’re like me, salads are most appealing this time of year. Besides being appropriately light for summer, they are a great way to incorporate and celebrate all of the lovely produce coming to the markets right now. And without the mask of heavy sauces and other tricks, the quality of each ingredient is critical […]
The easiest sauce you’ll ever make: Spicy Roasted Tomatillo Sauce Recipe
If the classic mother sauces have intimidated you, causing you to steer away from sauce making, here’s a manageable recipe for you. This is likely the easiest and most forgiving multipurpose sauce you’ll ever make. One of the best parts about it is that the ingredients are interchangeable, but the technique stays the same. Just […]