Dr. Weil’s Food Pyramid
I wrote an article when the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans was published. Here is my take on it. Here is the link to Dr. Andrew Weil's Dietary Guidelines. Based on Dr. Weil's Guidelines, I made this Lentil Bolognese for dinner. Lentil Bolognese I admit I just...
Lectins
Lectin Today, we’ll be learning about lectins, but first, let’s start with the definition of an antinutrient. Antinutrients are compounds that interfere with the absorption of nutrients. Lectins are considered an antinutrient, and they have certainly had their 15...
The Silence and Wisdom of Winter
The Silence and Wisdom of Winter and a Butternut Squash Soup recipe Winter is a time for slowing down on purpose, with purpose. Winter is the season of the inner world. Focus inward, face your shadows, embrace silence, rebuild in the long winter nights. Read,...
Chicken Broth and Chicken Soup
Chicken stock is made from bones, and broth contains meat. Today I made chicken stock using chicken bones and mirepoix, which is 2 parts onions to 1 part carrots and celery. The bones to mirepoix ratio is approximately 3:1. Place everything in a stockpot covered with...
Muhammara
Yotam Ottolenghi is one of my favorite chefs. Two Christmases ago, my kids each received a Yotam Ottolenghi basket that included one of his books, spice mixes, harissa (I made both), and more. Here is one of my favorite recipes of this. Ingredients 5 red bell peppers,...
My Harissa Recipe
I love Harissa. It's spicy, but not too much so, flavorful and fresh all at the same time. I hope you enjoy my recipe! You may dry toast the spices for additional flavor if you like. Harissa 7 whole dried chilies, New Mexico or Guajillo 2 roasted red peppers, make...
It Must be Autumn Ginger Cookies
Yes, I am a nutritionist and I teach healthy cooking--and I eat health-supporting food 90% of the time. That said, I do love ginger cookies:) I use organic ingredients, unrefined sugar (which is still sugar!), and add a bit more spices than some ginger cookies. This...
Everyone is Baking! -Oat Bran Muffins
One of the silver linings to the coronavirus, COVID-19, is that-- judging from everyone's social media posts--people are back in the kitchen cooking and baking with a fury! I hope when this passes people continue! This recipe has been requested many, many times over...
Asparagus: The Bastion of Spring
In the spring the focus is on fresh, lighter faire representing the new growth of the season. Outside everything is fresh and green and your plate should be the same. Spinach, tender kale leaves, Swiss chard, lettuce, parsley, and of course the bastion of spring,...
I found this recipe and I’m so excited!
I recently realized that I am more efficient than I realized I was. Turns out I have backed up files from many, many (many...) years ago, and while perusing I found this recipe for Collard Greens Dolmas. I used to make them all the time and they are so good! I already...
Roasted Tomatillo Relish
I love this relish, but then again, I love cilantro. If you're one of the many people who think it tastes like soap, then substitute parsley or a combination of parsley and basil. This is wonderful on fish or chicken, or your favorite meat or non-meat burger. Try it...
A lovely Chai Ginger Drink
This recipe offers a wonderful Chai flavor. The photo is of rooibos tea. Enjoy! Chai Ginger Shake Serves 1 1 cup warm brewed rooibos tea 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 2 teaspoons ground ginger or 1-2 tablespoon freshly squeezed ginger juice 1/2 cup almond...
Beet Hummus
Beets have been shown to lower blood pressure, fight cancer and inflammation, and support detoxification. Here is a Beet Hummus Recipe to enjoy! Beet Hummus Serves 5 Prep time: 5 Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients 2/3 cup chopped beets (about one medium beet) 1 1/2...
Tofu Lemon Garlic Dressing
Tofu Lemon Garlic Dressing Wonderful as a salad dressing, as a dip for raw veggie slices or artichokes or other steamed veggies. You can even use as a pasta sauce. Delicious and so versatile! Yield: 2 ½ to 3 cups 16 ounces soft tofu ½ lemon 2 tablespoon lemon juice 3...
Carrot Apple Walnut Muffins/No Sugar, Non-Gluten
I needed to develop more muffin recipes with stevia, not sugar. Personally I can always taste stevia and it's not a flavor I like. I have simply used some kind of non-refined sugar such as coconut sugar or sucanat and used less, but most people consume way too much...
Cantucci and Einkorn Flour
Einkorn is an ancient wheat with lower gluten and carbohydrate levels. You can substitute einkorn for 'modern wheat' although it's slightly different to work with. Here are some tips provided by Jovial brand Einkorn flour: The photo in this post is for Einkorn flour...
Herbed Nuts
Who doesn't like nuts, especially roasted and herbed nuts? Try them as snacks/appetizers at your holiday party, or perhaps just for a Thursday night! Here is one of my favorite recipes. Herbed and Spiced Roasted Nuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line cookie sheet...
Building a Buddha Bowl
A Buddha Bowl is packed full and has a rounded 'belly' much like the belly of a Buddha. Use some raw and some cooked veggies as well as grains and top with some sort of sauce such as Tahini mixed Miso with lemon juice and a little water. Here is a today's Buddha Bowl...
Thai Tofu and Squash Stew
Everyone who tries this recipe loves it! Thai Tofu and Squash Stew Serves 4 2 medium leeks, washed and chopped, white and light green parts 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 whole jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1 tablespoon ginger, grated 1...
Mushroom Stroganoff
If it's stroganoff season it must be Autumn! Of course, you can make this recipe using beef, but I prefer mushrooms. Mushroom Stroganoff Try this recipe using a variety of mushrooms: shitake, portobello, maitake, oyster, etc. Ingredients: 3 tblsp olive oil 1 large...