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Category Archives: Recipes
Recipes: Friendly Fats
In our last post, we talked about which fats to add to our diets along with fats to avoid. We also listed simple ways to incorporate healthy, unsaturated fats into everyday meals. As promised, here are a couple of new … Continue reading
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Keywords: chocolate, Cooking, Food as Medicine, foodie, gluten free, healthy habits, nutrition, Recipes
Fat of the Matter
The smoothness of a ripe avocado, the creaminess of peanut butter, and richness of golden olive oil. Fats help to create these wonderful textures and flavors. Fats are also an essential part of a healthy diet helping us feel fuller … Continue reading
Recipe: Bacon & Smoke Popcorn
On weekends, I really like to do it up when it comes to breakfast: eggs benedict, omelets, French toast- you get the picture. And on the rare occasion, when a side of bacon makes the menu- at clean up time … Continue reading
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Keywords: bacon, entertaining, popcorn, snack
Recipe: Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Curry
I don’t know about you but for me this year has been the year of the slow cooker! I find myself slow cooking at least once a week. During the work week, it’s so easy to prep everything the night … Continue reading
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Keywords: Chef Joseph Ascoli, Cooking, Indian, Recipes, slow cooker, spices
Extreme Valentine’s Day Makeover: Sushi for Two
It’s that time of year again when chocolate and flowers rule. While they are thoughtful gifts, they are here today and gone a week later. Instead, why not spend the same money you would on these gifts and invest in … Continue reading
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Keywords: foodie, gift ideas, gluten free, healthy habits, Valentine's Day
Getting Ready for the Big Game
I confess! After years and years of trying, I still don’t get football. I mean, I get the general idea but I just can’t figure out when it’s appropriate to cheer or boo which can sometimes be embarrassing since my … Continue reading
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Keywords: chili, football, friends, party, recipe, slow cooker, superbowl, tailgate, vegetables
Get Your Pickling On
With local and sustainable eating continuing to be a trend for the foreseeable future, home food preservation has also made a comeback, with country and city folk alike experimenting with their own canning, freezing, drying and pickling. But we really like … Continue reading
Pumpkin Sage Risotto
Want to expand your pumpkin cooking repertoire beyond pie and baked goods? The flavors, textures and colors of pumpkin make it a versatile ingredient in savory cooking as well. In particular, it is a great complement to both main dishes and side grain … Continue reading
Resources for Kid-Friendly Meal Planning
It’s about time. As the First Lady forges on with her Let’s Move campaign, and everyone from health organizations to celebrity chefs are doing their part to join in on the effort, we finally have a national dialogue going about … Continue reading
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Keywords: Alice Waters, Chef Ann Cooper, Emeril Lagasse, Emeril's There's a Chef in My Family, Fanny at Chez Panisse, Healthy school lunches, Janice Newell Bissex, kid friendly meal planning, kid-friendly meals, Let's Move, Liz Weiss, Meal Makeover Moms, Mollie Katzen, No Whine with Dinner, Pretend Soup and Other Real Recipes, The Lunch Box, The Renegade Lunch Lady
Heirloom Tomato and Grilled Corn Panzanella Salad
For those of us who love fresh, locally-grown produce, now is the time of year we start preparing our taste buds for fresh sweet corn and juicy heirloom tomatoes. Chef Joseph created a delicious and simple way to bring these … Continue reading