3 Green peppers are in season, as evidenced by the 10 peppers in my farm share box plus 8 more from my garden! Usually I think of using green peppers as a sidekick, e.g., in a breakfast scramble with tomatoes, onions and chiles, in classic Chicken Cacciatore and of course in about every Mexican dish. … Read more
Lunch was a little disappointing the other day. I had fresh green beans from my garden, but overcooked them. And forgot to season them. Had some lovely sable fish from my fish share, but cooked it too fast, turning it into a jumble of bits and pieces. Heated up some kabocha squash that I baked … Read more
Cook without really cooking? Does that sound crazy? It all depends on how you define “cooking.” Very often, “cooking” brings to mind the gourmet, recipe-driven version that involves lots of cutting and chopping, worrisome spicing and seasoning, specialized techniques, confusing instructions, new and unique ingredients and trying to get everything on the table at the … Read more
The Problem(s) with Cooking It takes too long I’m too busy with other things I never know what to make I’m always too exhausted to cook I never have the right ingredients Nobody likes what I make I don’t know how to cook It’s so stressful After 30 years in the healthy eating field, I’ve … Read more
Ever wonder why a recipe might not taste as good as you’d hoped, even though you followed it exactly? Here’s a big reason: Recipes are usually missing half the information you need to make them turn out the way you want. Discover how you can “find” what’s missing from your recipes.
Simple Potatoes, Kale and Onions Make a Beautiful, Super Nutritious and Tasty Dish. Talk about comfort food! Check out this modified version that reduces calories and boosts nutrients–while still being filling and yummy.
Want your recipes to taste better? Learn to “read between the lines” of the recipe to discover the tricks and information that will make it sing and sparkle for you. Here is a good example to get you started.
Crying a lot over onions? Maybe onion goggles are for you.
Transform throw away crusts into kitchen gold. How to make your own breadcrumbs for a healthier, lower cost alternative to store-bought crumbs–and save the environment while you’re at it!
One building block cooking technique, dozens of dishes Here at EveryDay Good Eating, we like to take the mystery out of cooking. We believe everyone can make–and deserves to enjoy–deliciously healthful food, everyday. That’s why we teach basic, building block cooking techniques that can be mixed and matched to create a wide range of dishes. … Read more