Archive for the ‘Food’

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    Amazing Braising!
    Even though I’m not a “set it and forget it” kind of cook, (I like to meddle!) braising is one of my favorite cooking techniques. The slow and low cooking method involves quickly searing meats at a high temperature, followed by slow roasting them in liquid. The results are fork tender, succulent meats that melt in your mouth, infused with flavors of the cooking...
    by Laura Seery at March 12th, 2010 at 08:03 am
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    Chocolate Almond Butter Bark
    Ever combed the kitchen cabinets on a mission to indulge a sweet craving? Inspired by what I found in my pantry, this chocolate almond butter bark magically came together to make the perfect healthy treat! Loaded with omegas 3, 6, and 9 along with antioxidants and magnesium, this concoction will satisfy your sweet tooth. What you need: 16 ounces raw crushed almonds 4...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at March 8th, 2010 at 08:03 am
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    Gluten-Free Vegetable Lasagna
    Want to taste the carbo-loaded delights of traditional Italian food without pasta’s simple carbs? Try complex carbohydrate rich vegetable lasagna. Layer by layer, this dish is full of vitamin C, beta-carotene, manganese, potassium and fiber. Buon Appetito! What you need: 3 eggs 32 ounces ricotta or goat feta cheese ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at March 3rd, 2010 at 11:03 am
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    The Aphrodisiac Alphabet
    Throughout history, certain foods have gained the reputation of being aphrodisiacs but what does this term really mean? In most cases the distinction is a myth or an old wives’ tale but is there some truth to the folklore? Few scientific studies have been carried out in the matter but that’s never stopped people from believing, for thousands of years, that...
    by Laura Seery at February 10th, 2010 at 10:02 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Chocolate
    The cocoa bean, essentially chocolate in its raw form, is loaded with health benefits and nutrients. It’s not just marketing hype, there’s a lot of research on this (as if you needed an excuse!). In it’s pure form, cacao is higher in antioxidant flavonoids than green tea, red wine, and blueberries. Here’s what the raw, unprocessed stuff can do for you: ...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at February 8th, 2010 at 10:02 am
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    The Unsung Delights of Quinoa
    I like to go against the culinary grain (pun intended!) but I have to agree with the higher-ups in the foodie syndicate who deem quinoa one of the Top 10 Things you should be eating right now (it’s pronounced KEE-new-ah or KEEN-wah). The ancient harvest native to South America is a seed and not a grain. Technically it’s a pseudocereal, or broadleaf plant (meaning...
    by Laura Seery at January 25th, 2010 at 02:01 pm
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    Vegetable Puttanesca Recipe
    Puttanesca is a traditional spicy Italian sauce that’s perfect for cold weather. You might be surprised to see the large quantities of garlic, pepper, and oregano it calls for but don’t be shy! This meal is packed with nutrients like lycopene, vitamin C, and folate. The sauce also happens to be gluten, egg, soy, and cow dairy free. What you need: 1/2 head...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at January 14th, 2010 at 09:01 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Eggs
    Plants get all the glory for their impressive nutrient content and animal foods tend to go unnoticed. But what about the egg? Truly, it’s a superfood extraordinaire! Eggs are a great source of other vital nutrients like choline, lutein, zeaxanthin, riboflavin, vitamin D, B2, B5, B12, vitamin A, iodine, and selenium. The yolk is the star. It’s bright, it’s orange...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at December 22nd, 2009 at 05:12 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Winter Squash
    It’s no coincidence that Summer squash and zucchini are watery hydrating foods, low in calories, while Winter squash varieties are more nourishing and dense. Eating seasonally ensures a varied diet and it makes sense: our bodies need different types of nourishment during the different seasons, and when it comes to nutrition, nature knows best. Photo by bhamsandwich. Winter...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at December 14th, 2009 at 08:12 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Dandelion Greens
    Dandelions! Loved by children and hated by meticulous gardeners, this weed has a new fan group: cooks. Have you noticed dandelion leaves in your produce section or on the menu at your favorite restaurant? This incredibly nutritional plant is definitely making a comeback. Here’s why you should cook some for dinner tonight! The leaves and roots of the dandelion (Taraxacum...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at December 7th, 2009 at 06:12 am
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