Onesto's Blog: gluten-free recipes, easy entertaining tips, musings

Heart Healthy Tip: Get Outside

Have you ever heard of “Forest Bathing”? The first time I heard it, I thought it was weird and hippy-ish.

Meatless Monday: Avocado Toasts with Beet Puree

My version of this dinner is full of textures and flavors: the toasted bread, the soft avocado and the crunchy granules of the salt and pepper hit all my requirements.

Super Bowl Party: BYO Vegetarian Chili and Cornbread

This chili is so hearty and satisfying that I won’t be tempted to make poor decisions because I’m hungry and surrounded by food.

Meatless Monday: Winter Lentil Stew Over Creamy Grits

A stew simmering on the stove + a glass of red wine = more reasons why I love winter in New England.

Food Labels: What do they all mean?

Why do the labels all sound the same? Who gets to decide what labels are on the packages? What do they actually mean?

Meatless Monday: French Onion Soup and Cheesy Toasts

One of our favorite recipes is French onion soup. It has all the flavor combinations one can ask for: sweet onions, salty broth, rich gooey cheese, crusty garlicky bread.

Managing Stress: What Works For Me

About a year ago, I was headed down a bad path. I felt over-worked, over-scheduled, over-committed and I was over it!

Meatless Monday: Vegan "Tuna" Chickpea Salad

I have a confession to make. I love chickpeas. I mean I really love chickpeas. I would eat them at every meal if I could.

Platters: Some Things Are Better Together

When creating your own platter: be adventurous, have fun and use what you have…there’s probably a lot in the back of your fridge, too.

Meatless Monday: Veggie Wontons with Almond Butter Dipping Sauce

In honor of Meatless Mondays (a real movement!), each Monday, I am posting a delicious, family-approved meal that I hope will inspire you to make a small change.

Vermont: A Magical Place

Each time that I am lucky enough to take the drive up to Vermont, I am transported into a simpler, calmer way of lif...

In the kitchen:small changes, big impacts

To me, spending time in the kitchen is about so much more than just “getting a meal on the table”.