Around The Table | Leanne Citrone | Substack

Around The Table

Around The Table

I write about food, home renovation and wellness – as a hairstylist, health coach, and recipe developer – all while navigating cancer.

Cancer

The Stupid Shit People Say

On the weight of words in fragile moments

9 hrs ago • Leanne Citrone

Writing This For Myself

On grief and gratitude

Jan 9 • Leanne Citrone

When the safety net is gone

Jan 2 • Leanne Citrone

Breakfast

Veggie Frittata

A fresh, vibrant brunch classic packed with spring vegetables, creamy goat cheese, and soft ribbons of zucchini and asparagus.

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Vegan Rice Pudding

A cozy, spiced dessert made with leftover rice and creamy coconut milk—simple, comforting, and endlessly customizable.

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Superfood Seeded Granola

A crunchy, deeply nourishing blend of oats, seeds, and spices—perfect for topping yogurt or snacking straight from the jar.

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

The Springiest Frittata

A fresh, vibrant frittata that celebrates the best of spring — sweet peas, juicy tomatoes, and tender leeks all folded into pillowy eggs.

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Dessert

Citrus Cardamom Cake

A bright, subtly spiced loaf that tastes like sunshine. This one’s perfect with tea or a slow breakfast.

Oct 23, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

A mood-boosting, stress-busting treat disguised as dessert. Featuring toasty grains, rich dark chocolate, and the plant-powered boost of adaptogens…

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

A sunny, citrus-forward cake that’s tender, fragrant, and irresistibly moist thanks to good olive oil and a generous drizzle to finish.

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Vegan Rice Pudding

A cozy, spiced dessert made with leftover rice and creamy coconut milk—simple, comforting, and endlessly customizable.

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Mains

Chocolate Chili

Deeply spiced, hearty, and secretly complex thanks to cocoa and dark beer. A slow-roasted chili that gets better with time — perfect for a cozy night…

Dec 8, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Ginger-Garlic Coconut Veggie Stew (Made in the Donabe)

Juicy coconut broth meets spiced aromatics and vibrant veggies in 30 minutes—ideal for cozy nights when you want something nourishing and effortlessly…

Aug 4, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Ginger Turmeric Chicken Stew

(SIBO-Friendly)

Jul 28, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Weeknight Lasagna

A lighter twist on the classic, this no-noodle lasagna swaps in zucchini for a cozy, satisfying dinner that’s both hearty and fresh.

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Salads

Winter Israeli Salad

Crunchy, colorful, and bursting with brightness — a fresh take on a classic, perfect for colder months.

Dec 23, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Butter Lettuce Salad with Herbs and Edible Flowers

A soft, herbaceous salad that’s delicate, floral, and anything but boring. Don’t be shy with the herbs—you can never have too many!

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Seaweed Sesame Salad

A quick, mineral-rich salad with ocean-y crunch and a bright, tangy finish.

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Protein-Packed Greek Salad

A bright and briny salad that’s loaded with plant-based protein and finished with heaps of herbs and creamy feta.

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Sauces & Dips

The Green Sauce

A bright, punchy little number that adds zip to anything it touches — from roasted veg to grain bowls to grilled meat. The perfect fridge staple.

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Toasty, Smoky, Garlicky, Salty Breadcrumbs

A deeply savory topping that brings crunch and umami to pastas, roasted veg, or anything else that could use a little magic.

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

A cooling, herby yogurt dip that comes together in minutes — perfect as a side, sauce, or snack on warm days.

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Vegan Cashew Dip

A creamy, herb-packed dip with a kick — perfect for spreading, scooping, or dolloping onto just about anything.

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Sides

Winter Israeli Salad

Crunchy, colorful, and bursting with brightness — a fresh take on a classic, perfect for colder months.

Dec 23, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Spicy Cauliflower

A boldly flavored sheet-pan favorite with tangy pickles and creamy yogurt to cool things down. Great as a side, or the star of a simple weeknight plate.

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Simply Delicious Corn

A buttery, herb-flecked side dish that celebrates peak summer corn in the simplest, best way.

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Asparagus with Burrata and Charred Garlic

A bright, savory spring dish with creamy burrata, toasted pine nuts, and deeply flavorful charred garlic.

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Soups

Chocolate Chili

Deeply spiced, hearty, and secretly complex thanks to cocoa and dark beer. A slow-roasted chili that gets better with time — perfect for a cozy night…

Dec 8, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Ginger-Garlic Coconut Veggie Stew (Made in the Donabe)

Juicy coconut broth meets spiced aromatics and vibrant veggies in 30 minutes—ideal for cozy nights when you want something nourishing and effortlessly…

Aug 4, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Ginger Turmeric Chicken Stew

(SIBO-Friendly)

Jul 28, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

A deeply comforting bowl with warm spices and sweet roasted squash — perfect for cozy nights or batch lunches all week long.

Jun 15, 2025 • Leanne Citrone

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