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)
Category: Recipes
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)
Granita al limone. Italian Ice, but not really. (GF + V)
One of my most vivid memories I have from childhood is when my soccer team would go to Rita’s after a game to get ‘Italian ice.” At 8 years old, I made it my mission to inform my teammates that there is no such thing as Italian ice! It was all an American ruse! They… Continue reading Granita al limone. Italian Ice, but not really. (GF + V)
The Wonders of Congee (GF + V)
Chicken soup. Pastina. Noodles. These have been my go-to dishes in times of sickness. When I was dealing with some intense allergies this week, I decided to turn to a new dish, inspired by my Qigong Instructor training: congee. Qigong is an ancient Chinese energetic art based in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).… Continue reading The Wonders of Congee (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)
Not-Your-$5 Ginger Shots (GF + V)
Spending $5 on a miniature “wellness” shot is hard to rationalize. And luckily, buying those viles is not the only option. As the first recipe of 2023, I’m taking (ginger) shots to celebrate! Since ginger shots can be expensive, here’s an easy recipe to make your own… In fact, this amounts to about $1… Continue reading Not-Your-$5 Ginger Shots (GF + V)
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)
Nonna Tina’s Sure Hits: Addicting Artichokes (GF + V)
Can artichokes be addicting? My Nonna Tina’s recipe points to sure yes. In my family, we call my nonna’s top recipes “sure hits.” These include her infamous peas (which I try to replicate), her Dorada fish, and yes, these artichokes. A couple days ago, I was feeling nostalgic and called my nonna to ask how… Continue reading Nonna Tina’s Sure Hits: Addicting Artichokes (GF + V)
College Eats: Dinner with Ari (all GF + V)
Nearly every Sunday night, I have my “dinner with Ari”. It sounds like a television show, and perhaps one day, the Medford TV channel will air our kitchen shenanigans. Ari is one of my good friends from school, who shares my passion and tastes about food – it also helps that he’s an Ottolenghi fan,… Continue reading College Eats: Dinner with Ari (all GF + V)