The Fountain Avenue Kitchen – Healthy, Easy, Time-Tested Recipes

A recreation of a café favorite, this coconut carrot loaf is tender, warmly spiced, and loaded with freshly shredded carrots. Freezer-friendly, with coconut-free and gluten-free options.

My older son, John, frequents a great little café called Canyon near his home in LA. A slice of their coconut carrot loaf is a regular add-on to his iced coffee order....

Middle Eastern-inspired chicken is tender and juicy with crispy edges and will form the base of a flavor-packed plate, bowl, or pita.

Years ago, a friend shared her chicken shawarma recipe with me, and it’s been a family favorite ever since. We especially love it in a Middle Eastern-inspired rice bowl with add-ins like greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, olives, hummus...

A quick and easy alternative to tzatziki sauce, this creamy condiment is both nutritious and delicious!

A condiment with protein, wholesome fats, and calcium may seem like an outlier compared to many dressings and sauces, but this speedy sauce, which can be used much like tzatziki sauce, is all that and more.

With a base of Greek yogurt, a ...

Make light, creamy hummus like a pro with pantry staples and a few simple tricks—in 10 minutes!

In search of economical, nutritious snack ideas? Or perhaps you could use a new trick or two for your weeknight dinner lineup? And we all have the occasional last-minute appetizer emergency too.

In all these instances, a great basic hummus recipe can be your answ...

Day old rice, a protein of choice, and a few key ingredients come together in under 30 minutes for a one-pan meal that rivals your favorite takeout.

I was a fan of kimchi long before it became popular (even politicized!) for its many health benefits. In fact, the owner of a local Asian market walked me through the steps over a decade ago, after which I shared how easy...