June 4, 2015
Apple Ginger Tea Adapted from the What to Eat of You Have Cancer Cookbook, McGraw-Hill, 1997. The ginger in this hot drink helps to reduce nausea associated with cancer treatment. ½ apple, seeds removed ½-inch slice of raw ginger 6 ounces hot green tea Juice the apple and ginger according to your juice machine’s instructions. […]
June 4, 2015
The contrast in flavor and texture in this delicious salad, which combines crunchy veggies, a creamy and spicy peanut sauce, and plenty of protein, is wonderful. Enjoy this salad as a main course, on its own or served on a bed of greens, or as a flavorful side dish. Salad 12 oz. very thin spaghetti or soba noodles 1 […]
June 4, 2015
Add these fall foods to your pantry for flavor and nutrition. Summer may be winding down, but growers’ markets are gearing up with the fall harvest. Though your taste buds may still pine for juicy tomatoes and fresh berries, fall brings a new kind of bounty. In fact, the fall harvest is loaded with flavor […]
June 4, 2015
Cooking with Fruits and Vegetables
In the introduction to Ripe: A Fresh, Colorful Approach to Fruits and Vegetables (Running Press, 2011; $25), author Cheryl Sternman Rule offers readers an upfront description of exactly what to expect: “What you’ll find in these pages is sensory, pretty, practical, and fun. Why? Because those other, more serious books have already been written, and […]
June 4, 2015
Ingredients: 5 cups mixed berries, washed, drained and hulled (Can use blueberries, blackberries, raspberries or strawberries) 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 Tbsp. tapioca 2-4 Tbsp. sugar, adjust according to the fruit’s natural sweetness 2 Tbsp. cassis blackberry liquor (optional) 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup no trans fat margarine 1/4 cup pecans […]
June 4, 2015
This rich and decadent-tasting chocolate dessert has been creatively revised to deliver all the flavor and silky texture of a traditional chocolate mousse, with fewer calories and less fat. Ingredients ¾ cup dark chocolate pieces 12 oz. low fat soft (silken) tofu 2 Tbsp. orange liqueur Grated orange zest Fat free whip topping Directions 1. […]
June 4, 2015
Grilled Banana and Pineapple with Rum and Pistachios
Tropical flavors take center stage in this dessert, combined with crunchy, candied nuts and cool, creamy ice cream or frozen yogurt for a truly delicious treat. Ingredients 1/2 fresh, ripe pineapple 2 bananas 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 Tbsp. rum 1 Tbsp. no trans fat margarine 1 Tbsp. sugar 1/4 cup shelled pistachios 2 cups […]
June 4, 2015
Barley Risotto with Spring Vegetables
The rich, nutty flavor of barley pairs wonderfully with savory Parmesan and fresh spring veggies in this hearty, and satisfying grain dish. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 leeks, white and light green part only, thinly sliced 2 carrots, finely chopped 1 cup pearl barley ½ cup dry, white wine 1 quart reduced-sodium, fat-free, organic vegetable […]
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