Category Archives: greens

Watermelon Drinks for Sultry Summer Days (GF/DF/V/NS)

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Yankeepants

The fall semester started this week in Universityland, and Mother Nature rolled out the high heat and humidity as if concerned we might all forget it is still technically summer. The mammoth watermelons in our CSA share provide a sweet, refreshing, and hydrating antidote to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients, Beverages, Breakfast, Dairy-free, Desserts, fruit, Gluten-free, greens, herbs, Nut-free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged watermelon | 2 Comments

CSA Season: Quick Veggie Sides for Weeknight Meals (GF/DF/V)

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Yankeepants

During CSA season, when organic, locally grown vegetables are delivered to our door weekly, we enjoy a lot of simple, anti-inflammatory meals that come together quickly and easily. We pair vegetable side dishes with pan-cooked or grilled fish, meat, or … Continue reading →

Posted in alliums (garlic/onions), Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients, Appetizers, citrus, cruciferous vegetables, Dairy-free, Entrees, Gluten-free, greens, herbs, monounsaturated oils, Nut-free, Recipes, root vegetables, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged arugula, beets, broccoli, potatoes | Leave a comment

Lemony-Peppery Kohlrabi Salad (GF/DF/V)

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Yankeepants

I love the crisp texture and clean flavor of raw kohlrabi bulb, which I find reminiscent of peeled broccoli stalk. Kohlrabi is a member of the anti-inflammatory Brassica family, along with cabbage, broccoli, and kale, to name a few. Both the bulb … Continue reading →

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Go-To Anti-Inflammatory Meals: Grain-Free Okonomiyaki (GF/DF)

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Yankeepants

The Japanese dish okonomiyaki suggests the improbably perfect offspring of a hearty winter salad and a pancake. It’s also an ideal dish when cooking a quick, healthy dinner for one (although that shouldn’t stop you from cooking it for a crowd, too!) … Continue reading →

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Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip (GF/DF/V)

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Yankeepants

This dip is healthy enough to be a legit side dish at dinnertime, so you can snack away with abandon and without the guilt. This is a good thing, because once you taste it, you may just want to steal … Continue reading →

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Culinary Chameleon: Anti-Inflammatory Pesto

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Yankeepants

As I mentioned in a recent post, one of the key principles of an anti-inflammatory diet is to choose foods that are as nutrient-dense as possible. That’s what makes homemade pesto such a great addition to an anti-inflammatory diet: it … Continue reading →

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“Creamy” Brassica Flower and Sweet Greens Soup (GF/DF/V)

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Yankeepants

The recipes that reappear in our regular meal rotation time and again tend to be the recipes that lend themselves well to substitutions and swap-outs. This creamy, nutritious soup is just such a recipe. I’ve made it with broccoli and … Continue reading →

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Cabin Fever & Garden Dreams

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Yankeepants

The calendar says spring, but Mother Nature has not been cooperating. Last weekend, the promising glimpses of crocus and daffodil tips were once again hidden by a dusting of relentlessly white snow. I’m so tired of the gray-and-white view from … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Pelau (Gluten-Free/Vegan)

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Yankeepants

You might have thought I’m finally over Trinidad & Tobago… but that’s actually not likely to happen any time soon. Inspired by our visit, the Midwestern Gentleman and I are still spicing up our home cooking with the flavors of … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Condiment: Trinbagonian “Green Seasoning”

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Yankeepants

Along with garlic sauce, hot peppersauce, and tamarind sauce, “green seasoning” is one of the quintessential condiments of Trinidad and Tobago, a nation that loves condiments. Other condiments we came across on our trip, either in condiment bars or in … Continue reading →