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Looks like I’ve been appreciating many things green this week! Gotham Green vegan pesto is delicious and helps me keep our cheese intake in check. My husband and I may have eaten a little too much cheese at the beginning of the pandemic, which blood test results confirmed! Secondly, Omsom yuzu misoyaki is a great […]
I made my Tomato & Cumin Tofu Scramble twice in one day as requested by my sister. It’s very easy to prepare, simply flavored with tomato sauce, ground cumin, and fresh cilantro. You might want to keep tomato sauce handy for this and other recipes, frozen in an ice cube tray. Serve with rice or […]
Meatloaf is often made of beef, veal, and/or pork, but I always make meatloaf with extra lean turkey. Contrary to what some people believe, a meatloaf made with super lean meat can be tasty and moist! Moist Turkey Meatloaf Serves 6 1 Tbsp. canola oil plus more for greasing pan 4 carrots, chopped (about 8 […]
Fast food doesn’t have to come from a restaurant. Rosemary Chickpeas and Bell Peppers is a dish that requires little prep time and cooks up in less than 20 minutes. It’s a great vegetarian recipe that I usually enjoy with polenta or brown rice. Rosemary Chickpeas & Bell Peppers Serves 4 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive […]
All out of eggs? Allergic to eggs? Choose not to eat eggs? You might already have an egg substitute, such as banana or ground flaxseed, in your kitchen! Years ago, I learned that mashed banana could be used as an egg substitute from the Vegetarian Times’ Egg-Free Chocolate-Banana Loaf recipe. Try it; this bread is a […]
We’re only 5 days into autumn and I’ve already made 2 apple crisps, 2 versions of apple betty, and 1 apple strudel. I’ve been getting lots of apples from my fruit share since August! So far, my mom’s favorite apple dessert is the Apple Betty from the Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book (1996). […]
My summer was way too short, so I’m holding on to the season with the last watermelons and figs that I can find. Last Saturday, I bought the very last watermelon that the farmer’s market had in my neighborhood and it was delicious! This week, my nearby Stop and Shop has watermelons on sale, so let’s enjoy […]
Last week, I enjoyed the simple pleasure of blueberry picking with friends. I brought home a little more than 1.5 lbs with the thought that I would use some to make a blueberry galette and simply add the rest to pancakes, cereal, and yogurt. I tried to save 3 cups of blueberries for the galette, but I’ve eaten […]
I recently discovered that Tuna & Potato Salad is a classic Spanish recipe. I should’ve guessed it, since my first taste of this salad was prepared by my Spanish boyfriend’s mother! In writing this recipe, I stayed true to the ingredients that Mama Conde typically uses. However, roasted red peppers and mayonnaise can also be added with […]
According to the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) program, consumption of 5-10 grams (g) of soluble fiber on a daily basis can help reduce “bad” cholesterol by 3-5%. Soluble fiber blocks the absorption of cholesterol and fats through the wall of the small intestines into the bloodstream. To get 5 g of soluble fiber in the […]