Two weeks ago, I taught the first in a series of soup classes to a group of seniors at our local community center. The Simple Lentil Soup I made was a huge hit with this group of seniors! They were surprised by how easy it was to make this lentil soup, and loved the red lentils…
Cooking For Cancer Patients
Recipes that I've made for friends and family with cancer, as well as soft/liquid diet recipes that might be suitable for cancer patients who are experiencing side effects from cancer treatment such as mouth sores, or difficulty chewing and swallowing. In addition, you will find some tips for cooking for cancer patients that might be helpful.
Creamy Amaranth Porridge Recipe
Creamy Amaranth Porridge is a comforting whole grain breakfast that is naturally gluten-free. Amaranth is considered an ancient grain (although technically it’s a seed), cultivated for over 8000 years in Central and South America. Amaranth seeds come from a leafy plant (which is also edible), and are the size of poppy seeds. Amaranth is one of…
Creamless Cream of Cauliflower Soup
Creamless Cream of Cauliflower Soup This week, I posted a recipe for Creamless Cream of Mushroom Soup, a rich flavored and luscious soup made without any cream. As I was thinking of more comforting creamy soups, potato leek soup came to mind, but I wanted to make something more nutritious (I like nutrient dense foods…
Creamless Cream of Mushroom Soup
This Creamless Cream of Mushroom Soup is so rich and flavorful, no one will miss the cream. The Mushroom Salad Garnish adds texture, color and interest, making it fun to eat this soup. Creamless Cream of Mushroom Soup Creamy soups are pure comfort. Not only are creamy soups lusciously smooth, but they provide pure and…
Meg Wolff’s Glazed Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Cookbook Review and Recipe from A Life In Balance: Delicious, Plant-Based Recipes for Optimal Health by Meg Wolff. I first came across Meg Wolff at the Huffington Post where she writes regularly, featuring stories about the positive impact of a plant-based diet on health, as well as anticancer recipes. A Life In Balance is Meg…
Curried Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
This Curried Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup is naturally sweet and rich tasting, aromatic with kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass, and has the added bonus of a bright, beautiful orange color. Curried Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup This weekend I made Curried Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup, inspired by a Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup…
Soy Sauce Glazed Brussels Sprouts and Roasted Brussels Sprouts Winter Squash
Brussel Sprouts can conjure up bad memories of mushy, bitter vegetables. Once I learned how to roast brussel sprouts, however, brussel sprouts actually became one of my favorite vegetables. Roasting brussel sprouts brings out the sweetness in this vegetable, and watching the cooking time prevents overcooking so there’s no “mushy” factor. Brussel sprouts are cruciferous…
Foods That Fight Breast Cancer – Anti Cancer Recipes
Do you believe there are foods that fight breast cancer and other cancers? This collection of anti-cancer recipes are foods that I’ve cooked for friends with cancer. I hope you find this inspirational and helpful, whether you’re battling cancer, cooking for someone with cancer, or just trying to stay healthy. Today, Meg Wolff, a writer…
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Blueberry Compote Recipe
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Blueberry Compote is a healthy, nutritious, and delicious breakfast made with whole grain steel cut oats. I grew up eating regular oatmeal. I’m not even sure if we could buy steel cut oats back then. When I first tried steel cut oatmeal, I was intrigued by the chewy texture, and the shape…
Recipes for Roasted Cauliflower and Stir-Fry Broccoli {Guest Post by Lisa Corrado: Cruciferous Vegetables}
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…
Winter Squash Recipes
Buttercup Squash, one of many winter squash varieties With 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…
Healthy Dinner Menu
I was trying to come up with a healthy dinner menu this past week when I came upon Tiffin Tale’s menu for a Fall Harvest Dinner that she entered for a food blog challenge. What perfect timing! Tiffin Tales has amazing pictures and recipes, so I knew I couldn’t go wrong. My goal was to…
Guest Post by Tina Case: My Personal Experience Dealing with Prostate Cancer
I am honored to present Tina as my very first guest blogger. Tina is a childhood friend of mine, who I reconnected with recently through Facebook, only to find out that we are fellow bloggers. You can find Tina at Parent Grapevine, where she has written a 10-part series on her personal experience dealing with…
Vietnamese Vegetarian Pho Recipe
I was first introduced to Vietnamese Pho, a popular Vietnamese dish, six years ago, when I met a Vietnamese woman, Thuy, at the local Asian grocery store. She had an amazing story of how she came to the United States, having fled the war-torn city of Saigon, Vietnam, as a young girl. She went on…
Mixed Vegetable Soup with Wheat Berries and Baby Spinach Recipe
Yesterday was “soup day.” I made two big pots of vegetable broth so I would have the base for making some homemade vegetable soups for some friends. Homemade vegetable broth is so much better than the boxed variety. It is clean, clear, and light. As I was thinking about what soups to make, I came…
Healthy Meals That Comfort – Greek Lemon Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Rice Pudding with Blueberry Compote Recipes
Comfort meal composed of Greek Lemon Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Rice Pudding for days when you need a hug. It’s hard enough trying to eat healthy when you’re well, but when you’re stressed out or not feeling well, it can be especially challenging. There are days I’ve felt like crawling into bed with a comfy…
A Simple Healthy Lunch
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of catching up with my friend “J” who has thyroid cancer. She is an amazing woman. She works full time, has two children, and just started taking two classes this week. For a healthy person, this would be a lot (I know I couldn’t do all that!). We talked about…
French Lentil Soup with Barley and Rainbow Chard Recipe
With the threat of a storm as Hurricane Earl made its way up the East Coast, it was a good day to stay inside and make some homemade soup for my friends with cancer, “B” and “J.” My friend “B” had suggested some lentil soup, which seems to be her favorite kind, so I set…
Kale Avocado Salad and Simply Sauteed Leafy Green Vegetables
Your mom probably told you that leafy green vegetables were good for you, but you still might not eat them that often. Studies have already shown that diets high in fruits and vegetables reduce both cancer and heart disease. However, a recent study reveals that eating just 1.5 extra servings of leafy green vegetables a…
“The Best Diet Ever” Anti-Cancer Foods
It is so refreshing whenever I hear of a medical doctor who believes in anti-cancer foods (foods that can help prevent and/or stop cancer growth). Just a couple of months ago during a breast exam, my own doctor (at Yale Breast Center) completely rejected any connection between a healthy diet and preventing breast cancer. Five…
The Beginner Green Smoothie
This Beginner Green Smoothie is a great introduction to adding greens to your morning smoothie. I have to admit that the idea of drinking something green really doesn’t appeal to me. So, when I was given a green smoothie to try for breakfast recently, I was hesitant to say the least. Visually, I wasn’t sure…
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