Michelle Obama’s epic shrimp linguine recipe was something I saw whispered about in various presidential profiles detailing what Barack Obama liked to eat at home. Eventually, I found the recipe on Genius Kitchen and decided to make it fresh with a few modifications, below. (Minor adjustments made to up the nutrient profile while making the […]
Mood Recipes
DIY Lemon Balm “Gummy Vitamins” (For Better Sleep)
Gummy vitamins have taken off as an overwhelming trend among adults in recent years. The enthusiasm is shared and seemingly ubiquitous, addled in part by endorsements from major pop culture figures, tech companies, and athletes. Reese Witherspoon, for instance, recently shared a meme on Instagram that said: “Those Who Say You Can’t Mix Business With […]
Easy Grilled Shishito Peppers (For Longevity)
If you’ve never cooked shishito peppers before, this easy grilled shishito peppers recipe is a good place to start. You’ve come to the right place! Shishito peppers are a tangy, citrus-y, and sometimes spicy bell pepper that comes from Japan, where they are known as a “longevity food.” Rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, and prebiotic […]
Juniper Berry Glazed Walnut Shortbread Cookies (Digestif)
These juniper berry glazed walnut shortbread cookies might just be the perfect winter treat. The cookie itself is not too sweet, paired with a sweet, herbaceous juniper glaze. Juniper reminisces of pine and is super wintery, which is why it’s a favorite among mixologists, who often use it in cold weather cocktails. We developed this […]
Joni Mitchell’s Easy Lentil Soup (Comfort Food)
Joni Mitchell’s easy lentil soup recipe is a darling little gem that reflects the no-frills food ethos of the 1970s. Made with red lentils, tomato puree, and a hint of sweet paprika, this easy blended lentil soup recipe is the ultimate fall/winter comfort food. This recipe originally came from a repost in The Guardian, who […]
Joan Didion’s Artichokes Au Gratin Recipe is Delightful
It’s hard to find good artichoke recipes out there, but Joan Didion’s artichokes au gratin recipe is a real keeper. Even if it weren’t the literary icon’s own recipe, I’d still love it. It’s creamy, rich, simple in the way that all cooking was in the 1970s, and delicious– a crowd pleaser that can simultaneously […]
Hillary Clinton’s Chocolate Chip Cookies (With a Twist!)
Last year when I unearthed the recipe for Hillary Clinton’s chocolate chip cookies in Family Circle Magazine, I was bummed to learn that the original recipe calls for vegetable shortening as the principle fat. Vegetable shortening is pure trans fat and should be avoided at all costs. Trans fat has *zero* redeeming health qualities– and yes, […]
Meryl Streep’s Pistachio Rose Heart Cookies
The latest recipe in our Nourished By My Heroes series is based on Meryl Streep’s cookie recipe, which I originally saw in an old Good Housekeeping feature from years ago. These delicious pistachio-rose shortbread cookies are an homage to Meryl Streep’s original almond shortbread cookie recipe. The short crumb and delicate rose flavor of these […]