flavor

Juicy chorizo and black beans

A real, juicy sausage can be a good thing. And I’m talking real sausage. Not a hot dog, not those wieners sold on the street, not even the packaged stuff from the store. But a real freshly sausage made from the ingredients that are actually supposed to be in sausage…y’all know what I mean. And [...]

Tagged as: entree, fiber, flavor, slow release carbs, surf and turf

One pot salmon lovin’

Diabetic and Heart friendly

Who doesn’t love one pot meals? Here is a great dish that is hearty, healthy, super easy to make, and is full of flavor. I tasted it for the first time a few years ago while visiting my good friends in NYC. They have a modest life, but they sure have a heart that overflows [...]

Tagged as: antioxidant, entree, flavor, good fat, one pot meal, surf and turf

6 ways to make your morning oatmeal something to look forward to

Healthy cooking techniques

Everyone knows that oatmeal is just about the best thing you can start your day with. They tell us it’s supposed to be healthy, high and fiber, cholesterol lowering, blah, blah, blah, and so we jump on it like fruitflies on an old banana. But there is one drawback: oatmeal can taste pretty bland. After [...]

Tagged as: breakfast, flavor, whole grain

Forget salt and excess fat with these culinary tricks

Healthy cooking techniques

Indian curry, Thai ginger, Italian basil, Mexican chile lime – have you noticed how distinguished are the flavors of some of these world’s cuisines? What is even more fascinating is that many of these cultures don’t rely on animal protein and fat as the main source of flavor in their cooking! Add to the mix [...]

Tagged as: antioxidant, flavor, healthy cooking, herbs, spices

Quinoa Chickpeas Energizer

Gluten-free

This quinoa recipe is a great gluten-free, whole grain, vegan dish that can be used as a hearty, satisfying meal. You won’t need much to get filled up and feelin’ good. So good that the familiar feeling of fatigue right after lunch may not be there after you devour this one! This is because it’s [...]

Tagged as: antioxidant, complete protein, fiber, flavor, gluten free, good fat, slow release carbs, vegetarian entree, whole grain

Chismole

Diabetic and Heart friendly

First of all, chismole is a Latin American tomato salad. It’s flavorful and refreshing and can be served on its own with some corn chips, as a side with something like tostadas, with beans (a traditional way), or I prefer it on top of sourdough crostini. It’s full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. And, by [...]

Tagged as: antioxidant, flavor, sides

Oriental celery root salad

Whole food recipes

This salad is one of my favorites. I borrowed the recipe from one of my favorite cookbooks, The Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon. It is filling, fresh, and colorful with a whole bunch of great flavors! This is a fantastic salad that gets even better as it marinates in the fridge over a few days! It [...]

Tagged as: flavor, good fat, vegan, vegetarian

How to get the most out of cooking with fats and oils

Healthy cooking techniques

Have you ever noticed the tendency to put your olive oil with the lid half unscrewed right next to the hot stove while you are cooking? I think all of us have done that even against the clearly laid out instructions strongly urging us to ‘close tightly after opening and store in a cool, dry [...]

Tagged as: cooking, fats, flavor, healthy, storing tips

Tuna Rigatoni a la Jamie Oliver

Whole food recipes

This is the original Jamie Oliver’s recipe (Jools’ favorite Saturday afternoon pasta from “

Tagged as: flavor, gluten free, herbs, spices

Asian pear salad

Whole food recipes

Have you ever tasted Asian pears in the middle of fall? They are a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Crunchy, sweet, juicy, fragrant….I can go on and on. Farmer’s markets are the best place to buy them – I find them to be a lot less expensive, fresher and riper than in the stores. To pick the best tasting pears, [...]

Tagged as: flavor, heart health, salad, seasonal eating

Spiced yogurt dip

Whole food recipes

You can call it a dip, a sauce, a dressing – whichever pleases you the most. And if you like tzatziki, you are certainly going to appreciate this wonderful concoction! It can be used in a whole bunch of different scenarios. Its adds flavor and freshness to veggies (baked potato), soups, falafel, fritters, meatballs, chicken, [...]

Tagged as: dips, flavor, probiotic, sauce, spices

Black bean chili goodness

Whole food recipes

I love chili – it’s an easy, one pot meal – inexpensive, satisfying and quite versatile from the standpoint of ingredients. It is gluten-free, high in fiber, low in fat and low in cholesterol. Plus, if you don’t want any meat in your chili, you can still get a complete protein simply by serving it [...]

Tagged as: complete protein, fiber, flavor, gluten free, one pot meal

These aromatic powerhouses are must have’s in your kitchen

Healthy pantry

The spice rack is my best friend in the kitchen. It was the first thing I got my hot little hands on when I moved in with my husband (I had to make my presence in his former bachelor space known one step at a time. Ladies, you know what I mean) and we’ve been [...]

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flavor

Juicy chorizo and black beans

One pot salmon lovin’

6 ways to make your morning oatmeal something to look forward to

Forget salt and excess fat with these culinary tricks

Quinoa Chickpeas Energizer

Chismole

Oriental celery root salad

How to get the most out of cooking with fats and oils

Tuna Rigatoni a la Jamie Oliver

Asian pear salad

Spiced yogurt dip

Black bean chili goodness

These aromatic powerhouses are must have’s in your kitchen

Use food to prevent disease

What's in your pantry?

Chef-approved healthy cooking techniques

You are "how" you eat

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