Maire Gilbert

My kids love, love, love lettuce wraps. It's what they always order first when we go to PF Chang's. Here's my version, quick to make for those nights when eating in is a necessity. Traditionally, lettuce wraps are made with ground chicken, which can be...

I usually make this salad with beef, as is traditional. As always, feel free to use whatever kind of protein you prefer. Chicken, pork, fish, tofu - they all work just fine!Ingredients:Dressing: 1 Tbs lemongrass from 1 stalk of lemongrass (see dir...

I'm just back from vacation, a family reunion, and two weddings all rolled into a two week long extravaganza. I stepped on the scale this morning, peeking at the result of two weeks without my own stealthy and healthy eating, and exhaled...

Here's my favorite version of pad thai. I've had lots of different tasting pad thai, with good reason. Pad thai is a lot like spaghetti in that there's as many versions as there are cooks. I've had it hot, salty, sweet, and sour. This recipe balances a...

Here's a salsa that's good on it's own, or use it as I did - as a topping for grilled pork tenderloin. Ingredients: 2 peaches, peeled, pitted, and cubed1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped red pepper1 Anaheim chili, chopped1 jalapeno, minced1 Tbs cilan...

I had the good fortune to discover Lefty's last weekend, it's on the main street in Nevada City. Everything I tasted was so good, and I especially enjoyed an Ahi tuna salad, cool on a hot summer day. Here's my version of an Ahi Tuna sala...

When I think of lobster tail, I think of a quick way to weight gain. But, it isn't the lobster that's so fattening, it's all that butter sauce! This recipe uses a healthy grilling technique to cook the lobster, then bathes the cooked seafood with delig...

I saw some miso base on the shelf recently, and fondly remembered miso soup from my own ancient history - probably something like  35 years since I've made miso soup. My original recipe simply mixes water with miso base, then adding little cubes o...

Here's a soup that's good year round, inspired by a recipe from Annie Sommerville's Fields of Greens cookbook. My garden carrots are just starting to come in, so they're especially sweet right now, and make a splendid soup. Because carro...

Here's a healthy take on potato salad. Roast the potatoes, add veggies, omit the mayo dressing, and add some healthy oils. This adds to a summer bbq whether served hot, warm, or cold. In addition, this recipe can easily be made on the grill. Ingredient...