Feel Good Kitchen

Fall Feast Stuffed Pumpkin

I see a lot of anxious posts this time of year from vegan, pescan, vegetarian, and pescatarians all wondering the same question- “What should I make for Thanksgiving?!”.  It’s understandable since this is the one holiday that is almost completely focused on culinary delights and our gratitude for them. Your average healthy party-trick of hummus and crudités simply won’t suffice. Whether I’m hosting or...

7-Grain Blueberry-Rosemary Pancakes with Orange Blossom Honey and Coconut Butter

Big juicy blueberries are in season right now and there’s no better way to enjoy them than first thing in the morning with these moist and fluffy Blueberry-Rosemary Pancakes. I use Bob’s Red Mill Organic 7-grain Pancake mix mix which uses stone ground whole grain flours and whole ground flaxseed meal to create a delicious earthy blend. You can find it at natural food markets...

Top 10 Feel Good Pregnancy Tips

When I found out I was pregnant I was expecting the experience to be somewhat of nightmare. We’ve all heard a grumpy mom-to-be complaining about how dreadful the whole growing a baby thing is and how they just can’t wait to GET IT OUT. So it was to my surprise that I found out that I actually liked being pregnant. Rather than feeling tortured by...

The Story Behind Pescan: A Feel Good Cookbook (Available Now!)

It was nearly 3 years ago that my best friend Abbie Cornish and I started working on the proposal for what would become Pescan: A Feel Good Cookbook. In fact, in the photo below, which we shot for the proposal, I was 3 months pregnant and now my baby is 2 years old! In the proposal we shared a bit of backstory and outlined...

Cast Iron- The one pan you NEED and how to take care of it.

Why Cast Iron Cast iron pans have been popular cookware since before The United States of America was a thing. They’ve been a favorite from colonial kitchens to cowboy campfires to the most modern kitchens. They’re durable, versatile, and best of all, affordable. It’s the ideal cookware for any sautéed food or scramble and can go straight from the stovetop into the oven, making...

Rainbow Root Vegetable Salad

This rainbow root vegetable salad is a beautiful and easy dish that adds a gorgeous array of colors to your winter table. All of the vegetables are raw so the trick is to use a mandolin to slice the veggies so they are just thick enough to hold their shape. Then we add sweet persimmon and golden raisins to perfectly balance the earthy flavor...

Real Food Fast- Pumpkin Spice French Toast with Coconut Butter

French toast is a deliciously decadent treat that is usually reserved for Sunday Brunch or special occasions. This version, however, is so much more nutritious than your typical French toast recipe, and so quick and easy to make, you’ll want to add it to your regular breakfast rotation. We make it with whole grain Ezekial Cinnamon Raisin Bread (available at most Whole Foods and Trader...

Creamy White Wine Risotto With Roasted Mushroom and Thyme

If you’re looking for a beautiful and delicious main dish to serve this holiday season, look no further than this creamy White Wine Risotto with Roasted Mushroom and Thyme. I lived in Italy for a while and have so many memories of celebratory dinners with risotto at the center. I think of it as the world’s most elegant comfort food. It’s so satisfying and...

Roasted Kalettes with Lemon Tahini Dressing and Goji Berries

I’ve been reading about kalettes for a while now and was excited to finally find them live and in person, or at least cut and in person, at the farmers market recently.. Also known as lollipop kale or kale sprouts, they are the latest star ingredient of the veggie world, and with good reason. They are an adorable cross between kale and Brussels sprouts,...

Feel Good Chocolate Chip Cookies made with Oats Almond Butter and Banana (Vegan)

Now that my baby is almost a year old, a shocking amount solid food is passing through those tiny lips. He seems to always be hungry so I thought I better start working on some healthy snack food recipes. These chocolate chip cookies really fit the bill. They’re made with a few simple, nourishing ingredients, and are vegan and gluten-free. They’re also really quick...