Have you read any of the Medical Medium books yet? I have read all three and they are fascinating! I have even started listening to the author’s, Anthony William, podcasts regularly. When it …
One thing I love about summer is the fact that watermelon is in season. Yes, you can get watermelons year round, but buying watermelon locally and at its peak is the best. In California, where I li…
I make a lot of recipes that I never write down or take any notes on, so when someone asks me for a recipe that I’ve made for them, I usually respond with “a little of this and a little…
I learned this recipe from my mother-in-law Janice, who learned it from her mother. My husband’s family is 4th generation American Armenians, so it’s no wonder that this recipe is calle…
I am a huge quinoa lover, and I’m not the only one. Recently it seems that quinoa has become one of the world’s most popular health foods. Possibly because it’s gluten-free, high …
Have you read any of the Medical Medium books yet? I have read all three and they are fascinating! I have even started listening to the author’s, Anthony William, podcasts regularly. When it …
Get ready for some homemade bread that's so good; your mouth will water just thinking about it! The prep time below is for warming dutch oven and mixing ingredients. Add 8 hours to that time for the dough to rise.
I love anything bite size… and vegan, of course. I also love anything that plates beautifully and this recipe fits the bill. I have been making these mini quiches for years and they are a fav…
Ok, you will seriously love this recipe, if you like Indian food at all. I could eat this everyday, literally. If my husband didn’t like a little variety from time to time, I probably would. …
I love a good red sauce. And I do enjoy taking a day, when I have time, to slow cook a really amazing pasta sauce, but many times I get busy and need something I can whip up quickly that still pack…
On a recent trip to Nosara, Costa Rica, I fell in love with Hibiscus tea. I was visiting the Nosara Refuge For Wildlife and learning about the Howler monkeys. It was a humid day in the middle of th…
I love taking cooking classes and expanding my knowledge of different flavors and techniques. While I was in Tecate, Mexico at Rancho La Puerta for “The gathering of Joy,” I was able t…
There are so many different versions of this raw cacao ball recipe out there, but this is my standard recipe and it varies depending on what I have on hand on any given day. I make these lit…
This is a recipe I have been making for years. I shot a video of it in 2012 for my first Youtube channel, “Lalaraw,” that is still up on Youtube today. Back then I was eating almost exc…
Hello friends. Today, I am sharing a Middle Eastern dish called, “Balela” (bah-lay-la). This Middle Eastern-style bean salad is full of flavor, zest, and freshness. You can enjoy it on …
I don’t know about you, but sometimes life just gets too hectic to plan ahead for breakfast each morning. When I am working on a TV show with 7:00am call times, I am lucky to have enough time…
These all natural bars make for a simple, on-the-go breakfast or energy boosting midday snack!
Who doesn’t love to snack on appetizers while visiting with friends or family or watching a game or favorite tv show? When I recently learned that my mother-in-law would be visiting us in LA,…
The cherry tomatoes cook just long enough to bring out their juice, which blends with the garlic-flavored olive oil to make one of the best-tasting pasta sauces.
Lately, all things soy have gotten a bad wrap. I still enjoy it in moderation and personally am not overly worried about all the hype. Asian cultures have been eating it and enjoying tofu for thous…
This side dish has the best of both worlds—it’s a little savory and a little sweet. Since we eat with our eyes first, it doesn’t hurt that this looks absolutely stunning plated. …
These all natural bars make for a simple, on-the-go breakfast or energy boosting midday snack!
Get ready for some homemade bread that's so good; your mouth will water just thinking about it! The prep time below is for warming dutch oven and mixing ingredients. Add 8 hours to that time for the dough to rise.
Getting in my greens is very important to me, so everyday I try to eat a huge salad loaded with sprouts and a variety of greens. I just feel better when I’m eating light, clean, and green. Do…
These all natural bars make for a simple, on-the-go breakfast or energy boosting midday snack!
It’s getting colder, and I couldn’t be more happy about it because I am a self-professed soup lover. I love winter evenings, wearing my favorite hoodie, chilling on the couch with my hu…
Salads are a big part of my diet, so I have many favorites on a constant rotation. This Thai crunch salad recipe is definitely is one of my top 3 favorites. I find myself craving it often and it…
I love a good glass of red wine. Sipping on a full-bodied red in a beautiful wine glass while cooking dinner is my jam. It’s my relax time, especially when you add in listening to music and c…
I am a huge quinoa lover, and I’m not the only one. Recently it seems that quinoa has become one of the world’s most popular health foods. Possibly because it’s gluten-free, high …
As it begins to get colder outside I start to crave more hearty, warming breakfasts than I eat in the summer months. In the summer, I am happy with fruit, juices, and smoothies for breakfast, but i…
I have a confession to make—I could eat curry everyday. Give me some Indian dahl with some basmati rice, and I am instantly transported to my my happy place. I also happen to love my carbs s…
I love a good glass of red wine. Sipping on a full-bodied red in a beautiful wine glass while cooking dinner is my jam. It’s my relax time, especially when you add in listening to music and c…
I am a huge fan of the chickpea for it’s versatility, texture, and flavor. Chickpeas easily become so many yummy things, from salad toppings to taco filling to hummus. Don’t even get me…
I learned this recipe from my mother-in-law Janice, who learned it from her mother. My husband’s family is 4th generation American Armenians, so it’s no wonder that this recipe is calle…
I love a good glass of red wine. Sipping on a full-bodied red in a beautiful wine glass while cooking dinner is my jam. It’s my relax time, especially when you add in listening to music and c…
I have been vegetarian most of my life and vegan for the past decade, so there are many dishes I have never tried because they have animal products in them. One of those recipes is the greek lemon …
It’s December and we just got home from Costa Rica, where it is currently their summer. We live in Los Angeles, where we are lucky enough to have sun almost 365 days of the year, but w…
