Jessica Grosman is a registered dietitian, recipe developer and culinary nutrition educator in addition being a devoted wife, mom and yogi. Her goal is to educate people, to get them excited to cook their own food and find better health through the food they prepare for themselves. When not in the kitchen creating deliciously nourishing recipes, Jessica enjoys reading, exercising and traveling with her family.
Risotto, the famous cooked rice dish from Northern Italy, is labor intensive, but well worth the effort! Arborio rice is the variety most commonly used in this dish; it is a short-grained rice that is very high in starch. When toasted and simmered with an aromatic liquid, the rice becomes creamy, thick and rich. Cozy,…
Food waste is a major problem in many kitchens. I wanted to find a way to use the mushrooms and onions that I had leftover from making the Aromatic Mushroom Broth, without making a complicated recipe. This spread, or pâté, has a short ingredient list, but is packed with flavor! Use it as a topping…
Mushrooms—they’re not just a pizza topping to be picked off or a weird brown food that’s mixed into stir-fry. Mushrooms are full of deep rich flavor and lots of nutritional benefits.
Making a homemade broth sounds complicated, but it’s actually quite easy! Mushrooms are packed with flavor, but those notes need to be coaxed out of them gently. Simmering dried and cooked mushrooms with pungent onions and woody thyme is a simple way to make a delicious broth. The result is a liquid full of umami…
Reishi is a powerful adaptogenic mushroom and is often referred to as the “mushroom of immortality.” These medicinal mushrooms have been used in China for centuries as a tonic to aid the body in coping with a variety of stressors. When blended into a barely-sweet butter with raw cashews and raw cacao powder, the result…
Most veggie burgers are made with beans and grains, making them off-limits during Passover. Quinoa, a permitted pseudo-grain (actually a seed), becomes a delicious substitute when mixed with umami-rich sautéed mushrooms. Serve these burgers during Passover and year-round as a quick make-ahead meal for anytime of the day. Use organic ingredients wherever possible.
Packed with protein and nutrients—not to mention flavor and texture!—quinoa, the Andean “superfood” can be prepared in so many different ways for Passover and all year long.
Just a few simple pantry ingredients are needed to become a vibrant-colored soup to enjoy for a light lunch or evening meal. Dairy-free soups often get their creaminess from puréed beans; however, in this kosher-for-Passover recipe, puréed quinoa gives the soup the right amount of silky texture! Topped with a simple gremolata, this soup feels…
A favorite wintertime warming drink combined with fluffy cooked quinoa becomes a delicious way to start the day. Served hot or at room temperature, this slightly sweet creamy porridge is nourishing for any day of the year, especially when topped with antioxidant-rich fresh berries and coconut flakes. Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory benefits are potentiated by the addition…
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