Category: Food

The Family Table: An Encore for Gramma Dietz

Submitted by Rona Simmons, Georgia Apparently, my grandmother Dietz’s recipe for Mollie’s Raw Apple Cake in the Dec. 14, 2022, issue of The Epoch Times struck a nerve, or maybe a sweet tooth. In response to several requests for her recipe for date bars (mentioned in the article), I’m delighted to share that recipe here….


Oriental Goji Berry Long Used for Anti-Aging, Antioxidant, and Eye-Health Properties

According to ancient Chinese legend, there was a village where people drank water from a well surrounded by goji berries daily. Is it mere coincidence that those villagers lived to be well over a hundred? Traditional Chinese medicine sees a connection between the brain, the various energy channels of the body, and nutrition. How does…


One Pan Pesto Chicken and Vegetables

Who doesn’t love easy one pan dinners?  While this pesto chicken is my new favorite, I also love Sheet Pan Fajitas, Chicken with 40 Cloves Garlic, Stroganoff, and Panang Curry. I’m so exited to share this super flavorful and easy sheet pan recipe with you. This is a great meal-prep recipe is you’re looking for something healthy to make for…


Soup’s On!

When the winter chill hits the air, soup is in order. While you could buy a few cans at the grocery store, nothing quite beats the nutrition, flavor, and affordability of homemade. When you’re tired at the end of the day, you can still toss a few vegetables and aromatics into a pot with plenty…


Lentil Stew

Hearty winter root vegetables—carrots, parsnips, and celeriac—release their sweetness into this earthy stew. Mustard greens, stirred in at the very last minute, wilt in the residual heat for a lovely finish. I recommend French lentils (Puy lentils) in this recipe for their ability to keep their form during long cooking; however, both brown and green…


Chicken and Black Bean Soup

Black beans and chicken make a delicious soup, especially when partnered with poblano chiles. A little bit of coriander seed and oregano pull the flavors together. Serve with chopped fresh cilantro, ripe avocado, or a spoonful of sour cream. Serves 6 For the Soup 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely…


Want a Healthier, Happier Life? Start in the Kitchen, Says Fitness Entrepreneur Kevin Curry

A Philadelphia native who now lives in Dallas, Kevin Curry grew up with good food. His mother enjoyed cooking comforting family recipes and his childhood included plenty of soul food and Mexican cuisine. But he struggled with extra pounds in high school and college and was truly jolted one day when he saw a photograph…


Chinese Sticky Rice

Super tender, soft sticky rice is one of those dishes Hubby and the boys scarf down like there’s no tomorrow. They’re hardly alone in their affinity for savory sticky rice. A hot pot of steamy, deeply flavorful sticky rice means comfort food in kitchens around the world. Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to track down short-grain…


A Burger With the Cheese on the Inside! What’s Not to Love?

This recipe is a great way to start out the new year. But keep in mind: Turkey burgers can be delicious as long as they aren’t too dry. Be sure to buy 93% lean ground turkey (99% fat-free ground turkey breast will be very dry). Also, mixing the cheese right into the burgers helps keep…


Start the Year Off Right With an Easy Salad

Avocado adds creaminess while sunflower seeds provide texture and crunch in this easy tuna-spinach salad. Avocado Tuna Spinach Salad Serves 1 Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes 1/2 (5-ounce) can water-packed tuna, drained 1/4 cup diced avocado 1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seed dressing 1 tablespoon diced red onion…