The inspiration for this inviting supper comes from combining hearty chicken soup with Middle Eastern couscous stew. One of the dishes I love ordering at North African or Middle Eastern restaurants is a two-step stew. First, the waiter delivers a bowl of couscous, loaded with flavorful cooked vegetables and chickpeas. Next, he pours a tureen…
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Balsamic Roast Chicken & Smashed Cauliflower Potatoes
Apparently it’s a thing now to put freeze-dried, pulverized cauliflower powder into processed foods to make them “healthier.” Now, I like throwing nutrient-rich foods like whole grains, veggies, and fruits into food, and freeze-dried cauliflower powder is more wholesome than some additive or artificial thickener, but it doesn’t have the same health benefits as a…
Mini Potato Gratins
These are are the top two things I like about making single-size servings of food: They look like you put way more work into them than you actually did You can control your portion size With that in mind, I made miniature potato gratins tonight! I created 2 different recipes. One of them involves Italian-flavored…
Healthier Comfort Food
Tonight, I made myself a little feast. I really felt like home cooking, and after the decadent meals I had at La Coquina in Orlando for my sister’s birthday, I was craving some greens. The Menu: Oven Baked Fried Chicken with Dijon mustard and panko breadcrumbs Baked golden rosemary potato chips Sauteed Kale with olive…
Caroline is a freelance writer, nutrition communication consultant, and counselor with a holistic approach to healthy living. 
