Mediterranean Lentil & Walnut Stuffed Peppers

Mediterranean Lentil & Walnut Stuffed Peppers

We first tasted something like this at a friend’s house in Murcia, in the south of Spain. The peppers came from the outdoor market that morning — as did everything else on the table. That’s one of my favourite things about living near the Mediterranean:...
Blueberry Chia Overnight Oats

Blueberry Chia Overnight Oats

The Health Detective Blueprint Kitchen The best breakfasts are the ones that are already waiting for you. Living in Spain taught me the value of a slow morning — but also the wisdom of preparing ahead so the morning actually stays slow. This is that breakfast. Five...
Honey Oat Snack Bars

Honey Oat Snack Bars

The Health Detective Blueprint Kitchen The best snacks are the ones you actually want to eat — and that want you back. These bars started as a way to use up what was already in the pantry: oats, honey, whatever nuts and seeds were on hand. They’ve stayed because...
Okinawan Purple Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad

Okinawan Purple Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad

The Health Detective Blueprint Kitchen Purple sweet potatoes are a staple in Okinawa — one of the world’s Blue Zones, where people routinely live past 100 in good health. That’s not a coincidence. They’re loaded with antioxidants and resistant starch...