And just like that, Monday has rolled back around. It’s a day for getting things in order for the week ahead, like meal prep and putting laundry away (in between downing a few cups of coffee), in addition to putting in a full day of work. With all of that on your plate, who really has time to…
These Healthy Recipes and Tips From a Doctor Will Make Nutritious Eating a Cinch
It seems like every day there’s a new health fad, wellness app or fitness program to be in the know about. Being mindful about your health is important, but it’s not always easy to cut through the noise and find what works for you. In a society that closely links weight and health, it might…
Savory Matzo Brei Is a Passover Favorite
Growing up, I watched my mother prepare the crackly matzos into soft sponges by putting them under warm water. It’s a memory I happily connect with. We always had this famous Ashkenazi dish during the week of Passover. Often, we’d have it for breakfast along with a big drizzle of Log Cabin syrup. Sometimes my mom…
Turn This Classic Dip Into a Meal!
Inspired by spinach and artichoke dip, this creamy cheese topping was created to serve on quick-cooking chicken breast cutlets for an oh-so-satisfying meal. Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Serves 4 Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed 1/2 cup chopped canned artichoke hearts, rinsed 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack…
The Seed Whisperer of Blackberry Farm: John Coykendall Is Saving the Seeds of the Past, for the Future
Many luxury resorts have a master chef in their restaurant kitchen, but how about an on-site master gardener and seed savior? At Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee, at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, John Coykendall has filled that role since 1999. An internationally renowned horticulturalist—and a classically trained artist—Coykendall oversees four acres of…
Chia Seed Breakfast
Serves 1 Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 2 tablespoons whole chia seeds 2 tablespoons old fashioned oats 1/2 banana, sliced 1/2 cup fresh blueberries or frozen, thawed Instructions: In a bowl, mix together non-dairy milk, chia seeds, and oats. Let mixture sit for 10 minutes. (For an on-the-run breakfast, make the night before…
Antioxidant-Rich Breakfast Bars
Ingredients: 1 medium ripe banana 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 cup frozen blueberries, thawed 1/4 cup raisins 1/8 cup pomegranate juice 2 tablespoons finely chopped dates 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon Goji berries or other unsulfured dried fruit 1 tablespoon raw sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons ground flax seed Instructions: Preheat oven to 350…
West African Sweet Potato Soup
Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper flakes, or to taste 4 cups peeled chopped sweet potatoes 3 cups water 3 cups low sodium tomato juice 1 cup no-salt, no-oil-added peanut butter 1/4 cup chopped parsley or cilantro Instructions: Heat 2-3 tablespoons water…
Pasta E Fagioli
When you consider the quintessential ingredients of Italian cuisine, your mind likely dreams up visions of dried pasta, tomatoes, and an assortment of fresh cheeses. But one ingredient that shouldn’t be overlooked is fagioli, which translates to “beans” in English. Legumes, in their many varieties, have been a monument in Italian cooking for centuries, but perhaps no…
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
If you get the urge to bake but don’t feel like going through the laborious process of making a cake from scratch or whipping up other impressive but time consuming desserts, there is one tried and true baked good that is easy to make and satisfies your sweet tooth: banana bread. It only takes up…
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