I know some people pride themselves on avoiding processed stuff and using only foods in their most natural and whole state. I wish I could be like that but I'm not, at least not yet. Maybe when I've retired, have my dream kitchen built and have a flourishing garden in the backyard. Sure there are … Continue reading Protein-Packed Easy Vegan Chili
Category: Diabetes & Heart Health
Black Rice with Edamame, Sweet Potato and Cashews
Have you checked out the whole grains section of your supermarket? No more will you only see brown or white rice, but quinoa, millet, farro, freekeh and even black rice. My Asian parents have mentioned black rice but never cooked with it because of the higher cost. This black-purplish rice is also called "forbidden rice" … Continue reading Black Rice with Edamame, Sweet Potato and Cashews
Broccoli Carrot Apple Salad with Honey Toasted Walnuts
I've fallen in love with this broccoli salad dish that incorporates honey toasted walnuts. I heat some olive oil and honey in a pan on medium-high heat and add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, stirring the mixture until the sauce thickens and the walnuts brown. I then toss some broccoli florets into boiling water for a … Continue reading Broccoli Carrot Apple Salad with Honey Toasted Walnuts
Nuts Over Coconut: Is It Really Heart Healthy?
Am I the only one who feels bombarded by coconut lately? It seems that coconut has replaced kale in the past year as a foodie favorite. People are eating it as coconut oil, drinking it as coconut milk or coconut water, and even wearing it...to moisturize hair and skin. I can't escape it as coconut … Continue reading Nuts Over Coconut: Is It Really Heart Healthy?
Mediterranean Style Couscous with Roasted Veggies and Cashew Cream
I love cashew cream, a vegan sauce that can top a salad, pizza or grains, adding a rich robust flavor. It's easy to make and can freeze for up to 6 months. A recipe for Mediterranean Quinoa with Cashew Tzatziki by Contentedness Cooking caught my eye because it has components I often make...some sort of whole grain and roasted vegetables. … Continue reading Mediterranean Style Couscous with Roasted Veggies and Cashew Cream
Krazy About Kale
Why kale? Kale falls into the family of cruciferous vegetables that includes broccoli, collard greens, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. I'm sure we could all identify cruciferous vegetables blindfolded from their distinctive foul odor or bitter flavors that can result from improper cooking that have made some folks steer clear. The chemicals that create those … Continue reading Krazy About Kale
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