Roasted Potatoes
Potatoes get a bad rap. They have more potassium than a banana, Vitamin C, fiber, and iron. Cholesterol, sodium and fat free, one medium potato has just over 100 carlories. It's how they are prepared where things can go…
What the Heck is Celeriac?
Heard about it or seen it in the store but don't what it is or why it's good for you? Our friendly, fabulous Food Editor Christine walks us through it. We’re in the homestretch toward spring and I’m sure…
Tomatillo Sauce y Salsa
Tomatillos are high in potassium, Vitamin C and other antioxidants, and low in fat and calories. My cousin Doris was kind enough to share her Mom’s recipe for tomatillo sauce with me (known around these parts as green…
Baby Bok Choy & Ginger with Sesame
A powerhouse of Vitamin C and Vitamin A (one cup has more than 100% of the daily recommended dietary allowance), Bok Choy is a light, flavorful and healthy Chinese cabbage - low in calories and high in antioxidants and other…
Lovely Lentil Soup
This is a staple in our house. I will make a big pot of this on Sunday and use it all week for lunches. The lentils contain protein, fiber, and folates, not to mention all of the goodness of…
Ginger Sesame Slaw
Here's another hit from our Contributing Food Editor, Christine. Ginger is a real powerhouse against disease - it is an anti-inflammatory, a big cancer fighter (works for that nausea from chemo, too) and also helps with diabetes and arthritis.…
Split Pea Soup with Ham
Here's a great cold-weather dish (or warm weather, for that matter!) that you can make for under $10. It's also good for you. How so? Well, it has dietary fiber (which also lowers cholesterol), Vitamin K, and potassium. Easy peasy!…
National Margarita Day? YES!
It is not like we are looking for an excuse to have a margarita, but tomorrow is National Margarita Day - hello. Why not get started celebrating that now? We have a healthier spin on the average margie, that uses…
How-To: Cut a Mango
Who knew there was a right way to cut a mango? Our Food Editor, Christine, that's who! If you love the sweet taste of mangos but aren't sure how to get it from the counter to the table, let Christine…
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
This is the centerpiece of our annual Italian Christmas Eve dinner, and deservedly so. Spicy, hearty and light at the same time, this easy-to-make dish is simple and stunning. We use the sauce over just about anything, including eggs…