Posts belonging to Category Healthy Eating Habits
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Whole cranberries cooked with chopped dates and spiced with fresh green chilies is pictured here. Together with cardamom and cinnamon the tart flavor of cranberry balances out to an almost spicy result… For a twist on the perennial green bean casserole, spice up those traditional veggies with a mixture of black mustard seed, cumin seed, and crushed red pepper for a lively dish that you will love.
Categories: Healthy Eating Habits, recipes
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Tags: Cranberry, Green beans, indian recipes, whole foods
Posted by Tommr
Fresh picked apples at Harvest time When apples are in season, there are a wide range of varieties to choose from. Red Delicious, Gala, and Fuji are crisp and juicy all by themselves. For baking, a nice balance of sweet and tart flavors can be made by combining Rome Beauties with Granny Smiths. For use […]
Categories: Education & Information, Healthy Eating Habits
| Tags: Recipes, skin
Posted by Tommr
The popularity of gowing heirloom varieties in home gardens has spread across North America and Europe over the last decade. Another heirloom vegetable is Rapini. Known as brocoli rabe, it is widely popular in Italian cuisine. Rapini has a pleasing bitter flavor often lacking in our American diet.
Categories: Healthy Eating Habits
| Tags: benefits of ethnic cuisine, healthy eating, Italian recipes, med diet
Posted by Tommr
Rice Noodles are great because you just soak them in warm water while you assemble the rest of the ingredients you will be using. Some of the most interesting dishes come from rummaging around in the fridge and letting what you find spark an idea. I call this ” Somethin’ Outta Nothin’ “… Using little […]
Categories: Healthy Eating Habits
| Tags: easy, healthy salad, rice noodle recipe, skin
Posted by Tommr
Recently, I have begun to use the tender greens I have been harvesting in a new way. I like my greens lightly cooked. Stirring them into a hot pot of freshly cooked grains does the job quite well. In this case, I cooked a pot of Quinoa flavored with curry powder and some shredded zucchini. As to pot came off the stove, I stirred in a variety of chopped greens. My recent harvest included arugala, mustard spinach, and rapini. All of these have a bright, peppery flavor that compliments the quinoa beautifully.
To finish the dish, I sprinkled on garam masala, a spice blend, and a bit of flax oil. A topping of fresh cilantro and diced radish, also grown in the greenhouse, added an extra kick of greens and some crunch.
Categories: Healthy Eating Habits
| Tags: breakfast, cleanse, gluten free
Posted by Tommr
Every once in a while it rises to the occasion when a light, easy preparation is called for. Here, finished with a splash of white wine and a sprinkle of capers, chicken takes a starring role on the plate.
The name Picatta means sharp. Fresh lemon juice is responsible for the name in this case. The finished dish is bright, lively, and delicious
Categories: Healthy Eating Habits, recipes
| Tags: Chicken Breast Recipe, easy, fast, healthy eating, med diet, whole foods
Posted by Tommr
The carbs of the rice and sweetness of the pineapple worked magic on our frame of mind.
Categories: Healthy Eating Habits, recipes
| Tags: easy, thai rice recipe
Posted by Tommr
This delicious Indian soup is easy to make. It provides a great refresher at any time of day. Enjoy this recipe from the Moosewood Collective. MULLIGATAWNY SOUP 1 1/2 Cups Chopped Onions 1 Medium Red or Green Bell Pepper,seeded and chopped 1 Celery Stalk, Chopped 1 Firm Tomato, Chopped 2 Tbs Ghee 1 Small Chili, seeded […]
Categories: Healthy Eating Habits, recipes
| Tags: cleanse, coconut milk, curry powder, easy, indian recipes
Posted by Tommr
when all are present in a meal,your brain gets the signal that everything is A-OK and it is satisfied.
Categories: Education & Information, Healthy Eating Habits
| Tags: benefits of ethnic cuisine, cleanse, Healthy eating tips
Posted by Tommr
Stuffed chicken breasts are common in country style cooking. They are easy to assemble, in spite of their sophisticated appearance… You can assemble these ahead of time if you’re having friends over. They also travel well if you are going to a potluck. The beautiful presentation guarantees you will be the hero either way.
Categories: Healthy Eating Habits, recipes
| Tags: Chicken Breast Recipe, easy, Italian recipes, med diet, Olive Oil, skin
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