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…
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.…
Reshaping Your Menu – Dinner!
Hello, friends! We're back to our ongoing series on how to re-shape your meals, one meal at a time. This week, dinner! We have already covered Breakfast and Lunch. Let’s tackle that age-old stumper…what’s for dinner? Here are…
Butternut Squash Apple Ginger Soup
Here's a soup sure to tantalize those taste buds, and *BONUS* it is GOOD for you! There's cancer-fighting ginger, beta carotene-filled butternut squash, some protein-packed Greek yogurt and fiber in the apple. All good in the 'hood. Give it a…
Smoky Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges
The hits just keep coming. As part of our "Food Frenzy" series this week, MNU's Contributing Food Editor Christine Berardi shares a different approach on a familiar favorite... Recently I was at the bus stop here in Hoboken…
Butternut Squash Nut Muffins
Part two in our "Food Frenzy" series this week as a precursor to Thanksgiving... Don't know what to do with all of that wonderful wintery Butternut Squash? Try this new spin on pumpkin nut muffins. Butternut Squash is a…
Pumpkin Hummus
Christine Berardi, MNU's Contributing Food Editor, shares her spin on a healthy favorite with today's recipe. Hard squashes or pumpkins are everywhere this time of year, from pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin muffins to jack o' lanterns. As…
Best Broccoli Soup
We modified our Cauliflower Puree recipe and added a bit of organic heavy cream to make this hearty and healthy broccoli soup. We have also been known to add Asparagus to it (Broc-agus?) Whatever your pleasure, this is sure to…
Cauliflower Puree
This is a simple dish that is a great substitute for mashed potatoes. Cauliflower is a great cruciferous vegetable and a cancer fighter. It’s also full of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. Try it, we promise you…