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Fresh Start to 2012 :: Bon Appetit’s Food Lover’s Cleanse

2012 is officially here!  And with it comes Bon Appetit's 2nd annual Food Lover's Cleanse - perfect timing as most of us (myself included) are coming off of some holiday season over-indulging.  The BA editors, food writer Sara Dickerman, food photographer Kimberley Hasselbrink and myself teamed up again to pull together 14 days of drop-dead gorgeous, clean and fresh eating...with portion sizes, guidelines, grocery lists and simple recipes to go along with it.  A cleanse so doable and delicious, you might not want to get off it when the two weeks are up.  Bring on a happy, healthful year ahead!

January Reboot :: Bon Appetit’s Food Lover’s Cleanse 2013

Well, hello 2013, nice to get acquainted.  With the revelry (or debauchery) of NYE now behind us, timing is perfect for Bon Appetit's 3rd annual Food Lover's Cleanse.  Official start date is today(!) so get ready for a delicious two weeks and a good, hard reboot to kickstart the new year.  I teamed up again with Sara Dickerman and Kimberley Hasselbrink for a fortnight of gorgeous, refreshing recipes and simple strategies.  No deprivation, no gnawing hunger pangs, no gagging green juices (though they can be darn tasty at times).  We've even snuck in some chocolate, and a drink or two, so you won't go totally off the deep end.  Lots of fresh produce, satisfying whole grains/carbs, lean and lite proteins, all in the right portions.  It's that simple.  No drastic resolutions needed.  

Here's a smattering of my faves and here's to a phenomenal, damn delicious 2013! 

(above: Tunisian-Style Poached Eggs in Red Pepper Sauce and Chickpeas with Leeks, Spinach and Smoked Paprika)

Pomegranate Walnut Oatmeal

Black Cod with Sesame Chard, Olives and Lemon

Thai Green Curry with Sweet Potato, Green Beans, Chicken and Red Rice

Winter Citrus Salad