Lettuce is a cool weather crop, so as the temps begin to drop, we’ll get some almost-sweet-tasting lettuce, but while it’s still warm enough for a salad to be appealing. These two salad combos are made even more interesting with the addition of a creamy Mexican salad dressing. DRESSING 1 Tbsp. tomato paste 2 Tbsp. … Read more
There are still a lot of warm to hot summer days ahead. Here’s a quick-cooking main dish protein that only needs very simple sides, like steamed green beans or sauteed zucchini plus corn on the cob. For the canned salmon, be sure to buy a skinless and boneless variety. Serves 2-3 PRINT THE RECIPE HERE … Read more
The last post delved into the importance of fiber. With fiber in almost every ingredient, this is a good and yummy start to a more fiber-filled food life. I had coconut milk to use up and found that it was a surprisingly good substitute for other kinds of milk–and it even contains some fiber, too! … Read more
People learn I’m in the healthy eating field and assume I must cook all sorts of fabulous meals, all the time. Hardly the case at all! Fully 50% of my meals are simple skillets: Saute an onion and garlic, add some veggies and a protein and serve soup style with broth or atop a whole … Read more
Earth-Kind Opportunities in the Kitchen: In Honor of Earth Month Reducing food waste is an easy way to be kind to the earth. You’ve probably seen the reason, but if not: Once in a landfill, food waste breaks down and emits greenhouse gasses, including carbon dioxide and methane. Methane is 30 times more potent than carbon … Read more
This Asian-Style Risotto bears a resemblance to congee, a common Asian dish made by boiling grain in a large amount of liquid until it gets very soft, much like a porridge. This version also draws on Asian flavors of ginger, garlic, mushrooms and cayenne pepper, rather than the traditional Italian flavors of butter, white wine, … Read more
Step 1: Quick-Saute Onions, Garlic and Spinach 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 to 1½ cups onion, diced to ¼” (from 1 small onion) 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced (from 3-4 cloves) 4 cups lightly packed fresh spinach chopped into smallish 1” pieces In a large, heavy-bottomed saute pan, heat oil over medium heat until hot but … Read more
Serving vegetables in colorful combinations is a good way to get a beautiful and appealing dish. You’ll also get more interesting flavor along with more nutrition by combining the nutrients of several different vegetables. Step 1: Saute Onion 1 cup onion diced to 1/2” (from about 1 sm. onion) 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. olive … Read more
Much as I try, I still seem to overcook salmon when I pan fry it. That’s why I love cooking it “en papillote,” or “in paper” as in this recipe for Curried Salmon “en Collard-Leaf Papillote.” But now I’ve found another practically foolproof way to cook salmon so it stays moist and tender instead of … Read more
Sometimes it’s almost silly how easily a yummy, health-giving meal can be assembled. Of course, it always helps to have some leftovers on hand. In this case it was some leftover shredded beef from a roast prepared the day before. But easy-to-use hamburger (or ground turkey, chicken or pork) works just as well. Make it … Read more