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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 […]
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 […]
Frozen Yogurt Cookies were born after a friend of mine was disappointed that my last blog entry didn’t include a recipe. These are easy to make and add a special finishing touch to any meal. Choose thin, yet sturdy cookies to carry a spoonful of yogurt. A sturdy cookie is important, so that the yogurt’s moisture doesn’t […]
So, I’ve been extremely busy for the last 4 months as a dietetic intern. My experience working in the hospital has been wonderful so far, but my culinary creativity has suffered somewhat. I realized that my cooking is mostly inspired by the people I love, but they are home in NYC. Grocery shopping here is […]
A jewel from a small Mexican Bakery in Ridgewood, Queens! My birthday cake was perfectly moistened with three milks: evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk or cream and filled with a layer of whipped cream, strawberries and peaches.
Do you remember that pumpkin I bought in October? It’s been sitting on my kitchen counter for 5 months. This past weekend, I finally cooked, pureed, and froze it for future use. However, I did set aside one cup of puree to make pumpkin bread. March is definitely not the season for pumpkin bread, but […]
“Simply Delicious” signifies a recipe that uses only 3 to 5 main ingredients. Chocolate Oatmeal is a breakfast that my mother made often when I was growing up. Her inspiration was Filipino chocolate rice porridge, champorado. She made her oatmeal with spoonfuls of Nesquik chocolate powder, but I make mine with a packet of hot cocoa. Chocolate Oatmeal Serves 2 1 ¾ cup water or milk, […]