The best guacamole. Ever.

I count the avocado as one of my favorite foods on the planet. Rich, creamy, yet undeniably healthy, it has found away into my heart (and into many of my dishes).  I became obsessed with making the perfect guacamole after visiting the Manhattan restaurant Rosa Mexicano several years ago. Their table-side guac was one of […]

Perfect Pumpkin

You might only think of bright orange pumpkins when Halloween rolls around, but this nutritionally-packed winter squash shouldn’t be overlooked during the rest of the year. Pumpkin meat is packed with carotenoids — it’s what gives them their orange color and works to fight against free radicals in your body, helping to prevent wrinkles, heart […]

Healthy Holiday Snacks

Anyone who wants to stay trim and healthy during the holidays knows that navigating your snacking this time of year can feel like dodging landmines. There’s the plate of lemon bars your neighbor baked for you, the box of chocolates your vendor shipped to you, the jar of candy canes your coworker generously shares with […]