Dec 29, 2008 -
I decided that over Christmas that I would "adopt" a new fruit and vegetable that I haven't eaten much of, find one I liked and incorporate into my weekly diet.
These two little stars are low-calorie, packed with vitamins and flavour, and are (like most produce) not that expensive if you keep your eyes sharp.
Soo without further adieu:
The veggie is definitely celeriac (Inspired by the need to make a last-minute substitution to Christmas dinner...ending up in a "celeriac" gravy and dressing addition that worked out so awesomely..damn this stuff is good!
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Nov 18, 2009 -
One vegetable delight of Autumn is the Brussels sprout. These small leafy balls are packed with fiber as well as taste, and they deserve a place at your Thanksgiving table.
My favorite method of cooking Brussels sprouts is to roast them.
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Jul 25, 2007 -
This was SO delicious, and only 120 calories per serving!
I am in culinary school and yesterday I had my Nutritional Cooking class. We worked on Salads, Soups and Appetizers and as soon as I saw this on our production list, I said I would make it (due to my love for goat cheese).
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Nov 10, 2009 -
I am having a huge dilema. I need to give you some background information, before i talk about the problem.
Scott and i have been friends for years.
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May 27, 2007 -
Snacking doesn't have to involve a lot of cooking. Just take my favorite afternoon snack, edamame beans.
Don't know if any of you ever heard of such a thing (I my self have just recently been in lightened) but I can inform that they are not only healthy (125 cal and 12,1 g protein pr.
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May 20, 2008 -
Finding the Best Way to Cook All Those Vegetables
From the NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/20/health/nutrition/20well.html?th&emc=th
By TARA PARKER-POPE
Published: May 20, 2008
By now, most people know they should be eating more vegetables. But are there ways to get more from the vegetables you already eat?
A growing body of research shows that when it comes to vegetables, it’s not only how much we eat, but how we prepare them, that influences the amount of phytochemicals, vitamins and other nutrients that enter our body.
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Oct 14, 2009 -
Written by Gloria Tsang, RDWWW.healthcastle.com
Do you know that the average Thanksgiving dinner has over 2000 calories? It can be a real challenge if you are watching your waistline. The following are some eating tips so that you can still look good and be healthy after the Thanksgiving dinner without having to deprive yourself.
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Jul 16, 2008 -
I somehow fit this in my schedule last night. Super easy, tasty and healthy. I prepared Trader Joe's Harvest Grains blend (Israeli Couscous, red quinoa, orzo etc., my family loves it) along side it as well as a HUGE green salad.
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Oct 07, 2009 -
By Caryn Rousseau
ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
10/07/2009
While in Miami on vacation, Nancy Tringali Piho's 2-year-old son grabbed a piece of octopus from the table's ceviche platter. "He just couldn't get enough of it," she said. "All the people in the restaurant were turning around.
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Oct 08, 2009 -
Ingredients
3 tsp olive oil 1 skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces ½ large onions, quartered 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 tsp red wine vinegar 3 tsp dried oregano
Directions
In a large skillet, heat oil and sauté chicken pieces until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove and put on plate. Peel onion layers apart and sauté in same skillet over low heat until translucent.
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