As the weather starts to warm up, I think I may make a batch of these cherry yogurt parfaits with dark chocolate granola. They were a big hit at our Culinary Club workshop and are perfect for a snack or dessert. You can substitute other types of fresh or frozen fruit (strawberries, blueberries, mangos, bananas)…Continue Reading Cherry Yogurt Parfaits with Dark Chocolate Granola
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchiladas
Butternut squash, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeno layered with whole grain tortillas and light cheddar cheese to make an easy one dish meal. My favorite part about this meal is that it reheats well and makes great leftovers. Serve with a heaping side of steamed green beans. Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchiladas…Continue Reading Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchiladas
Meals in Minutes
No time to cook? If you stock your freezer and pantry with the right ingredients, you can put together a healthy meal in no time. Fish with Quinoa and Vegetables The American Heart Association recommends eating fish (preferably fatty fish like salmon) twice per week for heart health. I find this really easy to…Continue Reading Meals in Minutes
BBQ Tempeh
BBQ Tempeh I love BBQ chicken. But I prefer to eat as many meatless meals as possible for my health and the health of the planet. Tempeh provides a similar hearty texture to chicken but is made with fermented soybeans and whole grains. The variety above and BBQ sauce both come from Trader Joe’s…Continue Reading BBQ Tempeh
Fennel Apple Salad
Fennel Apple Salad Craving something cool and crunchy? Try this simple salad of fennel and apples. Never tried fennel before? Check out this video. Fennel is a vegetable that is light, and crisp, and crunchy. The flavor is very mild with a tiny hint of black licorice. It can be eaten raw, or braised with…Continue Reading Fennel Apple Salad
Apples with Creamy Peanut Butter Dip
Apples with Creamy Peanut Butter Dip Apple slices with peanut butter makes a great snack. But because peanut butter derives most of its calories from fat, it can be a little energy dense. Lighten it up by blending silken tofu with peanut butter. Tofu makes the dip really creamy and boosts the protein content. Silken…Continue Reading Apples with Creamy Peanut Butter Dip
Banana Oat Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Coconut
This has to be the easiest cookie recipe on the planet. Combine mashed ripe bananas and quick oats, then bake. What? No flour? No sugar? No eggs? No butter? Correct. This recipe starts with just two basic ingredients. You can keep it simple or jazz it up. Be sure to use ripe bananas that have…Continue Reading Banana Oat Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Coconut
Culinary Club Workshop: Healthful Asian Cuisine
Miso soups, authentic vegetable stir fries, lettuce wraps, vegetable/tofu/cooked shrimp sushi with brown sticky rice and quinoa, and even fruit sushi for dessert. Yes, we are making sushi! Check out our next Culinary Club workshop for students (click image to enlarge): All students are welcome to join the Culinary Club on OrgSync and attend…Continue Reading Culinary Club Workshop: Healthful Asian Cuisine
Soy Foods: What is the verdict?
Edamame, tofu, tempeh, miso, and soy milk… are soy foods healthful or harmful? Soy foods contain impressive amounts of high quality plant proteins and fibers. For example, one half cup serving of edamame (young green soybeans) contains 13 grams of protein and 12 grams (48% DV) of fiber. Soy foods also contain an array of phytochemicals…Continue Reading Soy Foods: What is the verdict?
Quick Guide to Food Labels
Have you ever stared at a food label and wondered what all of those numbers mean? Here is a quick guide to reading food labels. 1. Start with the serving size. Manufacturers decide what an appropriate serving size is. However, you always want to start here first. If you eat two servings of…Continue Reading Quick Guide to Food Labels