Well Fed Naima

Simple recipes from my kitchen and garden

I’m Naima

I’m a nutritionist with an edible garden in Ridgewood, Queens. I love to cook for family and friends and sometimes I cook for big crowds, too. Here you’ll find simple recipes from my kitchen and garden inspired by home cooks and gardeners everywhere.

Garlicky Asparagus

June 6, 2015

Garlicky Asparagus Serves 2 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 8 garlic scapes cut into 1-inch pieces 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced Salt and pepper to taste In a large skillet, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the asparagus and sauté for a few minutes … More Garlicky Asparagus

Red Lentil and Cauliflower Salad

May 12, 2015

Potato salad flavors, but with a twist. You could certainly play with a variety of herbs and spices in this recipe. This is good barbecue food. Red Lentil and Cauliflower Salad Makes 6-8 servings 1 cup split red lentils 1 head cauliflower, rinsed, trimmed and cut into spears 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced on an angle … More Red Lentil and Cauliflower Salad

Point Reyes, California

August 31, 2014

Critters

Bugs have a natural place in the edible garden. Here's a hungry black swallowtail caterpillar chomping on rue.

My Garden