Archive for the ‘Recipes’ Category

Mix & Match Meals

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

While I'm out this week, I thought I'd give you another look at how I use my Fundamental Foods. ********** Last week, I talked about Fundamental Foods - ingredients I prepare on Sunday to enjoy during the week. Here's exactly what I made last week: black rice quinoa roasted vegetables (mushrooms, sweet potatoes, parsnips, shallots) sautéed broccoli rabe sautéed kale beans bell pepper slices leeks ...Read More...

Fundamental Foods

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

It's been a busy couple of weeks. I'm playing catch-up from having the flu last week, and I'm in a workshop most of this week. I refuse to let my eating slide, however. Every weekend I like to prepare batches of food I can mix & match for a variety of meals and snacks. I ...Read More...

Eat Your (Collard) Greens

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

My favorite aspect of writing this blog is feedback from readers who tell me how these postings help them make healthy changes. I had this pleasure earlier this week when I ran into someone who told me how she was inspired to eat more kale after reading one of my posts. We got to talking, ...Read More...

Healthy Pizza

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

Pizza. I have to say it's probably one of my favorite foods. I love everything about a good pizza: crispy & chewy crust, melted cheese, steam rising off the whole thing. And what I really love about pizza? You can put anything on top. Add a bunch of veggies, and you can eat it guilt-free. Last ...Read More...

What’s for Dinner?

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

I think "What's for dinner?" is the most common question in the English language. Make it easy tonight by checking out some of these yummy recipes: Citrus Basil Fish Stuffed Baked Potatoes Butternut Squash & Chickpea Salad White Bean & Swiss Chard Stew What's for dinner at your house tonight?    

Make This For Dinner

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Do you feel like Mexican? Try Sweet Potato Burritos. How about Italian? Yum, Roasted Vegetable Lasagna. Fish fancy enough for company? It's Salmon with Orange Sauce. And for dessert? Banana Ice Cream!    

Super-Duper Bowl Food

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Not everyone can agree on who will win the Super Bowl, but most people agree it's a great excuse for a party. Keep it on the healthy side with these recipes. Edamame Hummus Adapted from the Food Network Kitchens 1/2 pound frozen shelled edamame (green soy beans), about 1 1/2 cups 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ...Read More...

Comfort Food

Monday, December 12th, 2011

When you think of comfort food, what pops into your mind? For me, it's pasta. I love a big bowl of steaming, soul-satisfying pasta. I love it even more when it's good for me, like this Roasted Eggplant Pasta is. It's easy to make and has that hearty, stick-to-your-ribs quality. In my house, pasta sauce is ...Read More...