How To Cook Brown Rice – Vegetable Fried Rice and Kimchi Fried Rice Recipes

November 2, 2010

Kimchi Fried Rice served with bean sprout salad One of the easiest whole grains to introduce into daily meals is brown rice. Brown rice comes in three basic varieties - long grain (such as jasmine and basmati), medium grain, and short grain. Long grain rice is just that, longer and thinner than the other two rices. Medium grain rice is shorter and plumper, like an arborio rice.  Short grain rice is even more round, and is soft and sticky when cooked.  For everyday cooking, I use … [Continue Reading...]

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Steel Cut Oatmeal with Blueberry Compote Recipe

October 31, 2010

Steel-Cut Oats with Dried Fruit and Blueberry Compote In the past several years, whole grain foods have been getting a lot of attention. There are whole grain breads, crackers, pastas, and more in supermarkets. What are whole grains and why are whole grains good for you? Studies have consistently suggested that whole grains reduce the risk of heart disease. Some research also suggests that whole grains lower the risk of diabetes and cancer. Whole grains are high in fiber, which: … [Continue Reading...]

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Quick and Easy Dinners – Korean Lettuce Wrap Recipe

October 29, 2010

Korean Lettuce WrapDuring the week, like many of you, there are days I need to be able to make a quick and easy dinner. Between meetings, pickups and drop-offs of kids, 30 minute meals are a must some days. After a long day at school, my kids are hungry and they want to eat as soon as they walk in the door. But, they also want a “good” dinner, so I try to mix things up a bit so my kids have something to look forward to.As I thought about how to incorporate this week’s theme of cruciferous … [Continue Reading...]

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What’s Cooking at Parent Grapevine

October 28, 2010

I'm excited to announce that I will be publishing some of my recipes on What's Cooking at Parent Grapevine starting today.  Parent Grapevine is a blog featuring real life stories on parenting, the good and the bad that parents can easily relate to.  Check out my first post! … [Continue Reading...]

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Stir Fry Baby Bok Choy with Shitake Mushroom Recipe

October 27, 2010

Stir Fry Baby Bok Choy with Shitake Mushrooms On Monday, guest blogger Lisa Corrado wrote a post on the value of cruciferous vegetables as true powerhouses in fighting cancer. I thought it might be helpful to introduce some of you to bok choy, a Chinese cruciferous vegetable. As a cruciferous vegetable, not only does bok choy contain potent phytochemicals that fight cancer, but it is also high in vitamin C, calcium and vitamin A. Baby Bok Choy, one of the many varieties of … [Continue Reading...]

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Recipes for Roasted Cauliflower and Stir-Fry Broccoli {Guest Post by Lisa Corrado: Cruciferous Vegetables}

October 25, 2010

I am thrilled to present Lisa Corrado as my guest blogger today, who shares a similar interest in healthy living. Lisa, a registered nutritionist and chef, provides nutritional counseling and coaching, and supports corporate wellness initiatives. I really like Lisa’s approach that combines clinical nutrition with the practical side, which is cooking healthily.  Not only does Lisa’s blog provide articles on current topics such as “Eating To Fight Cancer: To Meat or Not To Meat” and … [Continue Reading...]

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Vegetarian Mushroom Barley Soup Recipe

October 23, 2010

Vegetarian Mushroom Barley Soup Today, I made a big pot of Vegetarian Mushroom Barley Soup for some friends with cancer. I tried to include a lot of different cancer-fighting ingredients as the American Institute for Cancer Research stresses the importance of eating a variety of plant foods to ensure the most protection against cancer development. The result was a nutrient rich soup with lots of flavor. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research: Mushrooms contain … [Continue Reading...]

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Winter Squash 101 (Plus 18 Recipes!)

October 20, 2010

More delicious winter squash recipes: Winter Squash 101 (Plus 18 Recipes!) … [Continue Reading...]

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Winter Squash Recipes

October 19, 2010

Buttercup Squash, one of many winter squash varietiesWith cooler weather on its way, winter squashes such as butternut, kabocha, buttercup, delicata and acorn squashes are popping up in markets. Winter squashes differ from summer squashes as they are allowed to fully mature before being eaten. Their seeds are fully developed and the skin is hard. Until a few years ago, I was intimidated by winter squashes, as I did not know how to cut its hard flesh, peel its thick skin, or cook it.  I have … [Continue Reading...]

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Red Curry Meatballs with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

October 17, 2010

Red Curry Meatballs with Vietnamese Dipping Sauce I was inspired to make Red Curry Meatballs with a Vietnamese Dipping Sauce after trying a spicy meatball recipe from Monica Bhide's Everything Indian cookbook, and seeing Kalyn's Kitchen's Thai-Inspired meatball recipe. I've been on a Southeast Asian kick lately, and have been experimenting with Thai red curry, so why not try them in meatballs. In coming up with this recipe, I was reminded of the spiciness of Monica's meatballs and … [Continue Reading...]

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French Lentil Soup with Cilantro

October 15, 2010

French Lentil Soup with Cilantro As the weather gets cooler, I crave lentil soups.  I'm always on the lookout for a good recipe for lentil soup, especially one with a twist of flavor.  I came across several interesting lentil soups, but the one in Suvir Saran's American Masala cookbook sounded especially interesting.  Suvir's lentil soup recipe uses toasted cumin seeds, red chilies and ground peppercorns.  It also contains the anti-cancer spice, turmeric, prevalent in Indian … [Continue Reading...]

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