Explore my recipe archives here. Note: Some have sub-recipes, like the vegetarian lasagna, which offer a great way to mix and match, and create your own meal (for example, try the squash pasta dough with carrot-top pesto).
Looking to have recipes tailored to your specific dietary needs and restrictions? 
We can do that, too. ​

Doughs & Noodles

Pizza dough, versions 1 & 2

You want pizza now. Who doesn't? This quick-and-easy pizza crust is
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Squash Pasta Dough

A simple, delicious, way to enjoy classic lasagna with local ingredients

Schwäbische Maultaschen

Classic filled dumplings from the Swabian region of Southern Germany

Main Course

Acrobatic Pancakes

Pancakes can be the cornerstone of a nutritious, and balanced, breakfast

Asian Grain Bowl

Try soy sauce, or tamari, on your grain bowl and see which you like best

Baharat Spiced Potato Kebbeh

Potato kebbeh, even more delicious with the presence of baharat​

Chicken Anticucho

A spicy treat from south of the border perfect for the whole family

Dal-i-Flower

Cauliflower + Dal? Yes please.

DIY Grain Bowl

A grain bowl born while peeling beets and watching "Twin Peaks" 

Elk Gyro

A Minnesota twist on a Greek classic, great for eating outdoors in summer

Jackfruit Tacos

This meaty, tasty fruit is the perfect animal-alternative for your taco

Lamb Kofte

Savory, delicious, lamb grilled, and topped with fresh tzatziki

Mac -n- Chi

Macaroni and cheese with kimchi? Don't knock it till you try it.

Nectarine, Corn & Black Bean Salad

This refreshing summer salad is a hit no matter the occasion

Pea Pesto and Kale Pasta

A whole new way to do pesto... and pasta, for that matter

Porridge My Way

Sometimes, you just want classic oatmeal. Other times? Well...

Revivify Me Salad

Feeling a little sluggish or under-the-weather? Try this salad.

Root Vegetable Hash

A fairly typical breakfast hash took a zany turn when M&Ms came along

Salad Niçoise

A classic Niçoise salad, made with local eggs and sustainable tuna

Salmon and Egg Sandwich

Breakfast will never be the same after you try this epic combination

Tomato, Endive meets Yogurt

Tomato and endive? Sure. Add yogurt to the equation for something new

Tuesday Morning Toast

Because Tuesday morning is the best day for toast

Trumpet Crumpets

Crumpets, the Anglo-Saxon-invented griddle cake made of flour and yeast, are incredibly easy to make​

Vegetarian Lasagna

Lasagna is one of my favorite dishes to prepare... and eat. Who doesn't love the complexity of a something so saucy and delicious? ​

Nosh

Baguette Au Radix

No better way to celebrate spring than with fresh-grown radish, bread, butter

Buckwheat Crêpes

Buckwheat crêpes, the original recipe (gluten-free)

Black Beans & Burdock

Simple black beans cooked with burdock root

Carrot Crackers

Hosting a party or invited to one? You'll be the star either way with these

Curried Egg Salad

Classic egg salad gets a spicy makeover - we're never going back

Fiddleheads, Simple

Fiddleheads are a Minnesota treat that don't get the attention they deserve

Fried Anchovies with Egg

Yep, you read that right. And yep, it's as delicious as it sounds

Grilled Radish & Yogurt

Radish on the grill will make the most ardent meat-lover change their tune

Lotus, Daikon, and Carrot Slaw

This bright, multi-national slaw is great as a supplement or just on its own

Mint-Pea Frittata

A delightful amuse-bouche or canapé, these bights are a sure sign of spring

Mint Honey Elixer

Whether not this elixir will heal what ails you, it certainly is delicious

Napa Wraps

Born on the West Coast, and has found a more-than-welcoming home here

Nut Butter Bites

PB&J is classic for a reason. Here are a few other ideas/other butters, to try

Roasted Pear on Crostini

Dynamic enough to be a snack, and sweet enough to be a dessert

Spicy Black Bean Salad

A healthy, protein-rich salad that sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters

Vegetarian Spring Rolls

A little tedious to make, perhaps, but entirely worth the effort

Vietnamese Shrimp & Noodle Salad

Rice noodles, shrimp, and array of Minnesota vegetables... perfect.

Watermelon Rind Pickles

Don't you dare throw away those watermelon rinds; pickle them instead!

Sauces x Spreads

Antichuco Sauce

On tortas, with chips, or as a topping for just about anything else you want

Ramp & Rhubarb Chutney

Ramps and rhubarb are two spring ingredients I cannot get enough of, and neither should you. Try them together in this sauce.

Carrot Top Pesto (Veg Lasagna)

Don't toss your carrot tops - make them into pesto instead!

Green Romesco

Green romesco? Sure, why not with this many different herbs on hand

Miso-Carrot Spread (Napa Wrap

Careful: This spread is addictive

Pea Pesto

A quick-and-easy way to make pesto with fresh spring peas

Peanut Sauce

It's a classic - one I've always loved. Here's a version I like to make.

Salsa Jalapeno

This sauce, bright and spicy, can be used on just-about-anything.

Yogurt Sauce (Lamb Kofte)

This Middle-Eastern speciality is the best thing to eat with lamb.

Spices

Baharat

Baharat means "spice" in Arabic, and is widely used in Middle Eastern cuisine​​

Dukkah

Dukkah, an Egyptian nut & spice blend, is the perfect topping for salads or grilled fish

Ras el hanout

A Moroccan sweet, spicy, and savory spice blend

Soups x Stews

Creamy Celeriac & Potato Soup

Silky smooth and delicious, this soup will have you begging for more

Brazilian Fish Stew
​(Moqueca Capixaba)

This classic Brazillian dish is the only fish stew you'll ever need

Chilled Cucumber and Pear Soup

This summer soup is one of the most refreshing recipes you'll find

Miso Curly Soup

I don't know how I lived as long as I did without soy curls in my life

Miso Ramen

A classic ramen recipe, with emphasis on umami-rich miso paste

Split Pea Soup

The one, the only, the classic. There's no substitute for a great split pea soup

Sweets

Carrot and Parsnip Cake

A cake worthy of any birthday, or half-birthday for that matter

Homemade Vanilla Extract

You can make vanilla extract on your own - just follow this simple recipe

Honey Cake

Great with coffee, or just on its own, this honey cake is dense, sweet, spicy

Outlaw Bread Pudding

This bread pudding is so good it just might... land you behind bars?

Raspberry Rhubarb Galette

A balance of tart and sweet, this galette is one of my favorite desserts

Sourdough Banana Muffins

What do you when you have a sourdough starter? Make muffins

Skin Care

Citrus Scrub

No need to toss the peels after cooking with citrus: use them on your skin

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Coconut Body Scrub

The exfoliant you've been seeking; apply every 1-2 weeks for rejuvenating skin

Mint Orange Skin Toner

The Vitamin C  and citric acid in oranges is fantastic for the skin

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Matcha Body Moisturizer 

Looking for healthier, younger skin? Matcha tea combined with coconut is exactly what you need

Lemon Face Pack

You'll feel refreshed and restored (and won't waste your peels) with this pack

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Coconut Hair Mask

Dry, oily, or damaged hair? Coconut mixed with essential oils can rebuild your hair