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Winnie Abramson

Winnie Abramson grew up in a restaurant family and is passionate about the connection between good food and good health. She has a graduate degree in naturopathic medicine and you can find more of her delicious recipes at HealthyGreenKitchen.com.

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01.14.11 10:15 AM
Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Pound Cake

I dusted the cake with just a little organic powdered sugar -- not a necessity, but certainly makes it pretty, plus it only adds...More»

11.05.10 11:00 AM
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

These muffins are dense and extremely moist, with the perfect amount of seasonal pumpkin flavor. Adding the chocolate chips is...More»

10.22.10 10:00 AM
Pumpkin Smoothie

This pumpkin shake is like cool and creamy pumpkin pie in a glass.More»

10.08.10 11:00 AM
Sweet and Spicy Pecans

I was putting together a “rub” to slather on ribs and it occurred to me that a similar combination would be delicious tossed with roasted pecans and a bit of butter. It turns out my hunch was correct...More»

10.01.10 04:00 AM
Fig & Banana Smoothie

This vegan fig banana smoothie is one of my favorite smoothies. It blends up in just a few seconds, but tastes rich and ever so exotic.More»

08.20.10 10:30 AM
Corn and Green Zebra Tomato Salad

Green Zebra tomatoes are one of my favorite tomato varieties. I love their appearance as well as their flavor: they are a little on the tart side. I also like how they hold up so well to slicing: it makes them perfect for salads like this one.More»

08.13.10 10:30 AM
Lavender Honey Ice Cream

I don’t use the word “revelation” very often (or ever), but that’s what tasting this ice cream was for me. A revelation. So don’t wait a year before making this like I did. Do it now. Please.More»

08.06.10 10:30 AM
Homemade Cucumber Sorbet

I know what you're thinking. Cucumber sorbet? I admit it’s a strange idea to get used to but it’s delicious, I promise.More»

07.30.10 11:00 AM
Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Dressing

It’s easy and fun to turn zucchini into pasta (and I’ll tell you how in a moment), but first let’s talk about this amazing (raw and vegan) avocado dressing...More»

07.16.10 11:30 AM
Healthy Granola

I’ve been eating a small bowl of this healthy homemade granola, topped with fresh berries from my garden, every day for breakfast lately.More»

07.09.10 10:00 AM
Raw Kale Salad with Avocado and Apple

This raw kale salad is the perfect thing to eat when the temperature soars. The kale I used in this salad is the Red Russian variety...More»

07.02.10 10:30 AM
Hazelnut Macarons

These macarons are really light and airy -- I believe it’s because they have a high proportion of egg whites, but I can’t say for sure. Many macaron recipes, like this...More»

06.25.10 10:30 AM
Avocado Salad Stuffed Squash Blossoms

One of the most distinctive things about my garden right now is all of the lovely squash blossoms. As soon as they appear each year, my head starts spinning with ideas for different ways to use them.More»

06.18.10 10:00 AM
Rice Pasta with Peas, Prosciutto, and Lemon Balm (Gluten-Free!)

This Rice Pasta with Peas and Prosciutto is gluten-free and delicious! I used organic prosciutto (made by Applegate Farms) and a small amount of organic heavy cream to add a little decadence...More»

06.11.10 09:00 AM
Homemade Nutella (Chocolate Hazelnut Spread)

I arrived quite late to the Nutella party (I only tasted it for the first time a few months ago), but I fell in love instantly. Despite the fact that the ingredients make me somewhat uncomfortable, I have still found myself eating it straight from the jar on more than one occasion.More»

05.28.10 11:15 AM
Strawberry Almond and Goat Cheese Salad

I’ve got gorgeous ripe strawberries in my garden right now. I put in 25 “Seascape” strawberry plants last year, and I’m so happy I did!More»

05.14.10 10:00 AM
Black Quinoa With Grilled Vegetables, Basil and Feta

Quinoa is a nutritious seed that comes from the Andes region of South America. While it cooks like a grain, it is actually more nutritious than most grains because it is high in protein, iron, and...More»

05.05.10 05:15 AM
Dandelion Greens with Ramps, Bacon & Blue Cheese

There is nothing bashful about this salad. It features lots of assertive flavors including dandelion leaves: one of my favorite bitter greens. Like chicory, radicchio, watercress, and...More»

04.28.10 04:45 AM
Gluten-Free Steamed Pudding with Maple Rhubarb Sauce

I turned to my 1913 edition of the Fannie Farmer’s Boston Cooking School Cookbook (first published in 1896) and found pages and pages of steamed pudding recipes. I adapted the following gluten-free pudding from the Ginger Pudding recipe...More»

04.16.10 05:00 AM
Healthy Recipe: Soft Oatmeal Bread

I tend toward a low gluten diet, so bread is not something that I scarf down in large amounts on a regular basis.More»

04.13.10 10:00 AM
Healthy Recipe: Kale & Avocado Salad

Kale is one of the hottest "superfoods" right now as it's loaded with nutrients (it has an "ANDI"  score of 1000) and is absolutely delicious. With summer coming, this Kale & Avocado recipe from Whole Foods Market is...More»

04.05.10 12:00 PM
Healthy Recipe: Edamame Dip

This edamame dip is protein-rich and simple to make, plus the color just screams "spring" to me -- I really love it.More»

03.11.10 09:30 AM
Healthy Recipe: Orange and Fennel Salad

This Orange and Fennel Salad is my take on a seasonal classic hailing from Sicily. A late winter salad that is generally made with blood oranges, it’s not just healthy and super simple to make: it’s truly stunning.More»

03.05.10 02:30 PM
Healthy Recipe: Soba Vegetable Salad with Miso Tahini Dressing

Soba noodles are a traditional food throughout Japan. Nutritionally speaking, soba are far superior to regular noodles: they’re quite high in vitamins, minerals and amino acids.More»

02.26.10 10:30 AM
Healthy Recipe: Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Easy. Moist. Lemony. These are words that describe this cake, but they in no way do it justice.More»

02.09.10 05:00 AM
Healthy Recipe: Spicy Crispy Kale Chips

Kale is becoming more and more popular, and was even chosen by many as their favorite healthy food of 2009. Below is a great recipe for those of you who might still be on the fence...More»

01.29.10 04:00 AM
Healthy Recipe: Baby Spinach Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts, Pear, and Parmesan

Looking for a new delicious and healthy salad to make?  This salad will surely do the trick.More»

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