Frittatas are a super breakfast or dinner option as they can be made ahead of time or eaten as leftovers, either warm or cold. This combination is a super way to start meeting your veggie requirements at your first meal of the day. xxx xxx Mushroom Spinach Frittata Makes 4 servings 1 tbsp (15 mL) […]
In my post Five reasons to put lentils on your plate, I mentioned the 2012 Love Your Lentils Tour and a fun activity the organizers had in store for us – a cooking challenge much like those you see on the Food Network. We, a group of dietitians from both Canada and the U.S., were […]
In Sunday’s New York Times Magazine, esteemed food writer Mark Bittman talks about how to make an Indian dal that tastes as authentic as if you were eating it in India. He writes, “although you can cook any beans using these techniques and spices, you’re not likely to get the ideal consistency unless you shop […]
Can you imagine getting nutritional advice to steer clear of any dark leafy green vegetables? Well, it happens on a regular basis for those who are prescribed the blood-thinning medication, Coumadin, a.k.a. warfarin. The very people who may benefit the most from all the advantages these foods provide won’t touch them due to medical directives. […]
There are many surprising choices that top the banana’s potassium content. Sodium and potassium are two minerals that play a balancing act together in maintaining good health. Yet sodium always seems to get all the attention while potassium is often left out of the spotlight. Accumulating research, though, ought to make you take note of […]
If you’ve never tried kale before, these tasty chips are a sure fire preparation that will definitely hook you. If you like, be adventurous and vary the seasonings. Try chili powder or smoked paprika. Instead of the olive oil, use sesame oil with a few sesame seeds sprinkled on top. The combos are limitless. 1. […]
Kale is hot: It’s everywhere you look – restaurants, food magazines farmers’ markets and grocery stores. While I’m sometimes happy to see a food trend bite the dust (bacon in anything and everything that’s edible, thank you very much), I hope this one continues to have true staying power. If you haven’t yet jumped on […]
For pumpkin pie lovers, Thanksgiving weekend is a real treat. But why only enjoy the taste only occasionally? Pumpkins are packed with nutrition – beta carotene, B vitamins and minerals like magnesium and potassium, to name a few. Here’s a pumpkin custard – with a hard creme brûlée-like caramel topping you can make all year […]
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