If you enjoy hummus, you'll probably like this recipe. Hummus is on my weekly shopping list, but it does get boring after a while. This is a very easy recipe and fun alternative to hummus. And it's versatile. You can use it as a dip for chopped vegetables, a protein-rich breakfast toast topper, a spread … Continue reading Roasted Sweet Potato, Beet & Bean Spread
Throughout my childhood, my Dad was very active in the Chinese community in Rhode Island. He was one of the founders of the Rhode Island Association of Chinese Americans, at the time a small but close-knit community group that worked to promote local Chinese businesses and the integration of Chinese immigrants newly arriving in the state. … Continue reading A Healthy Spin on a Chinese Takeout Favorite
I admit upfront that I've never made risotto from scratch. Does it count that I've salivated when watching television chefs cook and plate it? It's a comfort-food type of rice dish, using a sticky short grain white rice that is constantly stirred to release its starch, developing a silky creamy texture. A bit bored with … Continue reading Farro Risotto
Whenever I go on vacation I wonder if I'll be able to find my usual favorite plant-rich meals. Thankfully on this summer's trip I discovered a popular cafe The Golden Pear that became my mainstay for lunches. My favorite dish there was a wonderfully hearty but simple vegan soup with red lentils and butternut squash. Not many … Continue reading Red Lentil Butternut Squash Soup with Turmeric
How could I live without peanut butter? For the last seven years I've brought a peanut butter sandwich to work. Sometimes it's my main lunch, sometimes it's a late afternoon snack. On a busy clinic day I'll see six to seven patients back-to-back for one hour appointments each. That leaves little time to eat...ironic since … Continue reading DIY Nut Butters
People don't just like avocados, people love them. Obsessed really, adding them into every meal or smoothie possible. They're so popular an avocado emoji is supposedly arriving soon 😍 Sure they're nutritious—check out my earlier post on the nutritional value of avocados. But it's more about its creamy satisfaction that balances out a crunchy salad, the … Continue reading #AvocadoLove
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