Archive for the ‘Recipes’ Category
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...
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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...
Tags: eggplant, pasta, Recipes
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Saturday, November 26th, 2011

It’s the most wonderful time of year: the frenzied, frenetic time we call the holidays. At the risk of overloading your plate, I suggest adding another activity: building new memories that will last for years. What better way than by baking up a batch of homemade cookies and learning new (and delicious) decorating techniques.
I recently ...Read More...
Tags: cookies, holidays, julia m. usher, julia usher
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Monday, November 14th, 2011

I love this easy recipe (slightly adapted) from Real Simple. It makes my kitchen smell like fall and it's a delicious way to eat one of the season's best offerings: butternut squash. Pair this with roasted chicken or fish and some sautéed greens. Enjoy!
Roast Butternut Squash Puree
Serves 6 - 8
3 butternut squash (2 pounds each)
1 ...Read More...
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Monday, October 24th, 2011

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 sautéed with a ton of ginger
Armed with these choices, I was able to throw together most of the ...Read More...
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Saturday, October 15th, 2011

I like to prepare batches of food I can mix & match for a variety of meals and snacks. I call them my Fundamental Foods. They’re the building blocks of many of my week’s meals. In any given day, here’s what you’ll find in my refrigerator:
Cooked Beans
Roasted or Grilled Vegetables
Cooked Whole Grains
Hard-boiled Eggs
Iced Tea
Sautéed Greens
Cut-up ...Read More...
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Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

All this month we've been highlighting quick & easy summer recipes. The added bonus in each recipe? Super-charged nutrition! Let's continue the trend with salad suppers.
Summer's heat makes it a perfect time to make more salads. They take very little effort and won't heat up your already hot kitchen. And they can be one of ...Read More...
Tags: Recipes, salad, vegetables
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