Turkey Carrot Mushroom Dumplings are delicious, healthy and make a great appetizer or meal. I’ve been making these dumplings for a friend who is going through cancer treatment. These are lighter and healthier than most store-bought or restaurant dumplings, and also meet the needs of a low fiber diet and low residue diet. I haven’t…
Chicken Saffron Rice Pilaf
Chicken Saffron Rice Pilaf is a simple, comforting dish. I’ve been making this cozy chicken rice dish for a friend who is battling cancer. Both she and husband raved about it the first time I made it. I think there’s just something about chicken and rice that feels like a big hug when you eat…
Lemon Chicken Rice Soup
Lemon Chicken Rice Soup is a healthy, nourishing soup that is a bowl of comfort. There is no added fat in this recipe, so this is a lighter option than some lemon chicken soups. 131 calories/1 freestyle point per serving. I made this soup for two cancer patients recently who are on a low fiber/low…
Macadamia Nut Milk Recipe
Macadamia Nut Milk is a creamy and delicious dairy-free milk alternative. It’s wonderful blended into smoothies and creamy soups when you don’t want to use milk or other dairy products. This nut milk is so easy to make, and requires no straining. Recently, I tried making macadamia nut milk because I was looking for a…
How I Started Cooking For Cancer Patients
In this post, I share how I started cooking for cancer patients. Cooking for cancer patients is a passion of mine, and I hope to inspire others to cook for cancer patients in their community. Recently, the story of how I started cooking for cancer patients was featured in the local news. The reporter did…
Cooking For Cancer Patients TV Segment
This past Sunday, I had the opportunity to do a live TV segment – Cooking For Cancer Patients – on local news channel WTNH, an ABC-affiliated television station. I made Lentil Vegetable Farro Chard Soup, a soup I first made six years ago for a breast cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy. I wanted to show people how to cook…
Cancer-Fighting Recipe: Roasted Mushrooms and Thyme {Superfood Research at City of Hope}
Did you know that certain Superfoods might help fight cancer? This Cancer-Fighting Roasted Mushroom and Thyme recipe was inspired by a recent trip to City of Hope, a cancer research hospital. Recently, I had the amazing opportunity, along with an intimate group of women (including Lisa Stone, co-founder and CEO of BlogHer), to spend the…
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…