Butternut Squash Salad Boats: A Culinary Medicine Favorite Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate gratitude, connection, and nourishing meals. As a Culinary Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine doctor, I’m passionate about creating recipes that are not only delicious but also deeply supportive of health and well-being. Enter Butternut Squash Salad Boats—a vibrant, plant-based dish that checks […]

Green Bean and Wild Rice Salad is Great Addition to Holiday Meals The holidays are a perfect time to showcase vibrant, plant-based dishes that delight the senses and nourish the soul. This Green Bean and Wild Rice Salad combines the hearty texture of wild rice, the crisp freshness of green beans, and a tangy dill vinaigrette for […]

Carrot Seaweed Salad with Watermelon Radish and Arame with Carrot, Watermelon Radish, and Arame Superfood Salad This delightful superfood salad combines fresh carrots, colorful watermelon radishes, and nutrient-packed arame seaweed. Each ingredient adds a unique flavor and texture and brings many health benefits. In this article, we will explore the remarkable components of this salad, […]

In plant-based culinary delights, the humble Brussels sprout often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. Yet, when prepared thoughtfully, this nutrient-packed vegetable transforms into a star ingredient, especially in salads. As a proponent of culinary medicine and whole food plant-based eating, I’m excited to share the wonders of the Brussels sprout salad – a dish […]

Pickled Red Onions In our demanding roles as physicians, finding time for cooking can often feel like an insurmountable challenge. Today, I’m excited to share a game-changer that has shifted my own approach to quick, healthful recipe enjoyment: pickled red onions. One thing that people can be concerned about when making these is the added […]