Category: Lunch/Dinner

Functional Foodie: Caesar Salad for My Younger Self (GF + DF)

Inspired by the dynamic duo of Dr. Roizen and Chef Jim at the Cleveland Clinic, where I interned last summer, I’m embarking on a mission to introduce culinary medicine in an accessible way – through social media. Every Friday, I’ll be sharing a “Functional Foodie” recipe as part of my job as Patient Care Navigator at… Continue reading Functional Foodie: Caesar Salad for My Younger Self (GF + DF)

Functional Foodie: Autumnal Egg Hash with Maple Miso Dressing (GF + DF)

Inspired by the dynamic duo of Dr. Roizen and Chef Jim at the Cleveland Clinic, where I interned last summer, I’m embarking on a mission to introduce culinary medicine in an accessible way – through social media. Every Friday, I’ll be sharing a “Functional Foodie” recipe as part of my job as Patient Care Navigator at… Continue reading Functional Foodie: Autumnal Egg Hash with Maple Miso Dressing (GF + DF)

Functional Foodie: Cool Beans Tacos (GF + V)

Inspired by the dynamic duo of Dr. Roizen and Chef Jim at the Cleveland Clinic, where I interned last summer, I’m embarking on a mission to introduce culinary medicine in an accessible way – through social media. Every Friday, I’ll be sharing a “Functional Foodie” recipe as part of my job as Patient Care Navigator at… Continue reading Functional Foodie: Cool Beans Tacos (GF + V)

Functional Foodie: Golden Goddess Goodness (GF + V)

Inspired by the dynamic duo of Dr. Roizen and Chef Jim at the Cleveland Clinic, where I interned last summer, I’m embarking on a mission to introduce culinary medicine in an accessible way – through social media. Every Friday, I’ll be sharing a “Functional Foodie” recipe as part of my job as Patient Care Navigator… Continue reading Functional Foodie: Golden Goddess Goodness (GF + V)

Functional Foodie: Buckwheat noodles with Cashew Cilantro Sauce and Edamame (GF + V)

Inspired by the dynamic duo of Dr. Roizen and Chef Jim at the Cleveland Clinic, where I interned last summer, I’m embarking on a mission to introduce culinary medicine in an accessible way – through social media. Every Friday, I’ll be sharing a “Functional Foodie” recipe as part of my job as Patient Care Navigator… Continue reading Functional Foodie: Buckwheat noodles with Cashew Cilantro Sauce and Edamame (GF + V)

Functional Foodie: Tofu Breakfast Scramble (GF + V)

News: I started a job! Which also means that with working a 9-5, I need a hearty breakfast. And personally, sometimes I need variation from the egg-based breakfast. Enter my tofu breakfast scramble. Stepping into my role as a Patient Care Navigator at an integrative medicine practice, I’m thrilled to fuse my passion for healthcare… Continue reading Functional Foodie: Tofu Breakfast Scramble (GF + V)

Whipped Ricotta with Apple Chutney + Whole Wheat Focaccia (GF + V option)

For my mom’s 50th birthday, I wanted to do something special.  I took inspiration from some of her favorite restaurant dishes and brought them to our kitchen table.  The first dish that I had to recreate was one that we had tried at Urban Hearth in Cambridge this past December. On a whipped cloud of… Continue reading Whipped Ricotta with Apple Chutney + Whole Wheat Focaccia (GF + V option)

My Epic Winter Dinner Party: Le Menu, Music, and Other Musings

I’ve always dreamt of throwing a dinner party.  According the Cal and Janice of Beacon Hill’s Elegant Findings antique china shop, it’s in my future.  They also predict that I’ll be married in 2 years, which sounds unlikely.  Regardless, my graduation marked the perfect occasion for my ultimate epic dinner party.  I invited some of… Continue reading My Epic Winter Dinner Party: Le Menu, Music, and Other Musings

Nonna Tina’s Sure Hits: Peppery Peperonata (GF + V)

Last fall, I spent my semester remotely, mainly at my grandparents house.  Amidst an intense academic course load, my grandparents fueled me in the best way: with food.  One of the sure-hit Tuesday-night dinner was my favorite fish, Dorada, with pressure cooker caramelized onion brown rice, and some sort of vegetable side.  This could range… Continue reading Nonna Tina’s Sure Hits: Peppery Peperonata (GF + V)