Whole Wheat Basil-Nut Couscous

June 10, 2008

Not only am I excited to be using couscous, I am excited that it comes in a whole wheat version. I continue to search for new and interesting high-fiber starches to add to our meals. I do miss pasta and…

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My ‘Creamy Green Monster’ Soup

June 6, 2008

What happens when you cook up a bunch of leafy greens and peas? Well, I’m calling it my creamy green monster, a quick and delicious soup. It’s flavorful, packed with healthy ingredients, and super filling.

This was my second week of…

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Buckwheat Sesame Noodles

June 4, 2008

Sesame noodles are one of my favorite quick meals, from beginning to end you can have them on the table in about 15 minutes. Coated in a creamy and sesame-nutty sauce, I’ve reduced the fat, used whole-grain noodles, and boosted…

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Tandoori Chicken & My Smoky Kitchen

June 3, 2008

MMmmmm, spicy tandoori chicken is one of my favorite Indian foods. It’s simple to prepare and can be cooked without a tandoori oven. And although it’s traditionally made with bone-in chicken parts, I decided to use skinless chicken breasts last…

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A Spicy Radish Sandwich

June 2, 2008

My uncle loves radish sandwiches, slices of crisp radish on butter-slathered bread. It’s one of those memories from childhood which is burned in my memory. I never understood the appeal of radishes and only nibble on them occasionally. This week…

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Book Review: Burgers – 52 Easy Recipes for Year-Round Cooking

May 23, 2008

Summer grilling will soon be upon us, so I was excited to receive this cookbook for review. I love a good burger and enjoy interesting ideas on how to mix up the flavors to make unique, gourmet-style burgers.

Title: Burgers: 52…

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Figure-Friendly Rhubarb Crisp

May 20, 2008

I’ve held off on baking for a few weeks now and couldn’t resist the urge last night. Although a luscious cake sounded good, I knew something using fruit would be a better choice so I made a ‘crisp’ with rhubarb,…

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Foggy day at the beach

May 17, 2008

No cooking today … Taking a break from our hot kitchen and visiting
Ocean Beach in San Francisco.

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Healthy spring rolls with peanut sauce

May 7, 2008

I always forget how much I enjoy these easy to make spring rolls. The last time we made them was for a party at our house, everyone loved them. I came across a partial package of spring roll wrappers while…

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Citrus Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables

May 4, 2008

I’ve been meaning to cook with quinoa for quite some time. I bought a small amount of it in the bulk bin at Whole Foods a few weeks ago and hadn’t gotten around to trying it out. With my recent…

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Strawberry Beet Green Salad with Roasted Tofu

May 2, 2008

Thank you to everyone for your recent kind words of support! I’ve been a mopey and grumpy person since learning of my high cholesterol and am starting to snap out of it. Today’s weekly produce delivery gave me much needed inspiration…

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Bay Area Organic Produce Delivery!

April 25, 2008

Today, I received my first delivery from Farm Fresh To You (FFTY). FFTY is a local organic family farm delivering fruits and vegetables direct to your door. For $29 (which includes delivery), I signed up for the ‘regular’ box which contains…

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Braised Pork Chops & Granny Smith Apples

April 25, 2008

I rummaged around in my freezer to see what sort of meat might be lurking in the chilly bin. I found a package of pork chops which I don’t remember buying recently, which meant it was time to use them…

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My school lunch menu, my culinary heritage

April 24, 2008

I’m in a strange mood today, completely overwhelmed by nostalgia. I blame it on Classmates.com which sent me an email this morning to alert me someone had signed my guestbook. I rarely use the site but was intrigued to see…

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Tuesday Night Tarragon Bean Mash

April 23, 2008

My vegetable supply is dwindling down in anticipation of my Friday product delivery so I didn’t have much to work with tonight. I wanted something healthy and without much salt, but packed with flavor. After a scan through the pantry,…

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