Coconut Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole is a tropical twist on traditional sweet potato casserole. One of my childhood favorites for Thanksgiving was sweet potato casserole topped with toasted mini marshmallows, so when I came across a recipe that used a meringue topping instead of marshmallows for a sweet potato casserole, I knew I had to…
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…
How To Cook Brown Rice – Vegetable Fried Rice and Kimchi Fried Rice Recipes
Kimchi Fried Rice served with bean sprout salad What you will learn: How to Cook Brown Rice on the Stovetop How to Make Chinese Vegetable Fried Rice How to Make Kimchi Fried Rice One of the easiest whole grains to introduce into daily meals is brown rice. Brown rice comes in three basic varieties –…
Korean Lettuce Wraps Recipe
During 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…
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…
Korean Chicken Taco Recipe
This Korean Chicken Taco recipe was inspired by a similar taco I sampled in California at the farmer’s market. I recently tried my hand at a Korean Chicken Taco recipe after tasting my first Korean taco at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market in San Francisco, California, which features a wide selection of artisan street food,…
Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
Chimichurri sauce is a versatile sauce that can dress up fish, chicken, steak or vegetables. When I first discovered chimichurri over seven years ago, I couldn’t believe I’d never had it before. My kids ordered skirt steak with chimichurri sauce at one of our favorite Cuban restaurants while on vacation in Sand Key, Florida. As…
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…
How To Cook Beans
Dried Black Beans Beans are a great source of fiber and protein, and are naturally low in fat (1 cup of cooked black beans has 15 grams fiber, 15 grams protein, 2 grams fat, and 0 grams saturated fat). In addition, beans are considered antioxidant “superstars,” given their rich antioxidant level, which helps fight…
Healthy Lunch Ideas for Kids
Please take a look at my guest posting entitled “Healthy Lunch Ideas for Kids” (also great for adult lunches) on my childhood friend’s blog, Parent Grapevine.I had just posted Tina and her husband’s experience with prostate cancer on my blog. We thought it would be fun to “cross-blog” and share our ideas.I would love to hear…
Roasted Beet and Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe {How To Roast Beets}
This week, a good friend of mine treated me to a delicious lunch at Farmer’s Table (21 Forest Street, New Canaan, Connecticut, USA), a farm to table restaurant that opened recently, featuring farm fresh organic produce and local meat products. Beet Salad We had eaten there for the first time almost a month ago, so I…
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…
Healthier Tailgating – Crab Dip Recipe and Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
A Healthier Crab Dip Recently, I tested a crab dip and buffalo chicken dip recipe after joining a “recipe sharing” opportunity at For the Love of Food. I thought it would be fun to try another blogger’s recipe and feature it on my blog. Little did I know what I was getting myself into. I was…
Fruit and Nut Breakfast Quinoa
Fruit and Nut Breakfast Quinoa is a healthy and delicious way to start the day. Are you bored with your breakfast routine? Then, try this Fruit and Nut Breakfast Quinoa. This breakfast quinoa can be made ahead of time and reheated throughout the week. To keep things interesting, switch up the fruits and nuts you…
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…
Farm Fresh Chopped Salad Recipe
At a recent farm-to-table dinner in Connecticut, Chef Michel Nischan prepared “Use a Spoon” Chopped Salad using farm fresh produce. Michel Nischan is President and CEO of Wholesome Wave, a non-profit organization that is trying to increase accessibility and affordability of fresh fruits and vegetables in underserved communities, while providing business to local farmers. He is also the renowned chef/owner…
Enjoying the End of Summer’s Bounty
Towards the end of summer, our local farmer’s markets are filled with tomatoes, corn, zucchini, peaches and other goodies at their peak sweetness and flavor.I always look forward to my weekly visit to the farmer’s market. Today, I came home with a basketful…curly and Russian kale, rainbow swiss chard, a variety of tomatoes (heirloom, green…
Thai Coconut Curry Fish Recipe: Steaming, A Healthier Way To Cook
Thai Coconut Curry Fish is a healthy, delicious main course that is easy to make. Steamed Fish In Banana Leaf With Red Curry and Coconut Steaming food is quick, easy and healthy. Not only is the preparation easy, but the cleanup is quick and since no added oil is used, it’s also one of the…
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…
Black Bean Mango Pepper Salsa Recipe
Black Bean Mango Pepper Salsa is a healthy delicious dip that is perfect for a snack or for entertaining. I started this blog because I was interested in sharing recipes I was cooking for cancer patients. This dip is one of the first anti-cancer recipes I shared on my blog. I developed this Black Bean…