Posts by Lady Docs Corner Cafe
Coronation of a Virus: While Preparing for it, Do Not Forget to Live
I don’t remember how many weeks that, whenever I wake up and turn on the TV for news of the day while preparing for work, I have been bombarded with…
Read MoreA Community Pediatrics Bulletin: Asking Saves Kids from Gun Violence
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) defines community pediatrics as the “practice of promoting and integrating the positive social, cultural and environmental influences on children’s health.” Traditional clinical pediatrics is…
Read MoreA Book Review: Talking to Strangers, by Malcolm Gladwell
Unless we live in a small town, we are unlikely to know everyone that we come in contact with. We are often forced to make decisions on how to interact with…
Read MoreGrilled Tuna with Pineapple-Orange Salsa
MAIN DISH GRILLED TUNA WITH PINEAPPLE-ORANGE SALSA (serves 4) Ingredients: 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained ¼ cup orange juice 1 tbsp. chopped sweet onion (e.g. Vidalia, Walla Walla) ½ cup chopped…
Read MoreBasic Balsamic Vinaigrette
Basic Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing – in general, mix 1 part vinegar with 2 or 3 parts olive oil; if it’s a strong-tasting vinegar, go more toward 1 part vinegar to…
Read MoreAsian Salmon Steaks
MAIN DISH From Washington Post – Women’s League Cyber Kitchen Ingredients: 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce2 Tbsp dark soy sauce, lo sodium1 tsp sesame oil1/4 tsp five-spice powder2 tsp honey1 clove…
Read MoreMoroccan-Spiced Roasted Vegetables
MAIN DISH From epicurious.comThese are DELICIOUS – especially the shallots – which are stronger anti-oxidants than other onions!Serves 12 Ingredients: 2 lbs shallots, halved or quartered4 Tbsp olive oil4 lbs…
Read MoreTeriyaki Flank Steak
MAIN DISH TERIYAKI FLANK STEAK – adapted from The Washington PostThe key to this is the sake which makes the meat incredibly tender! Ingredients: 1/4 cup lite soy sauce1/4 cup sake…
Read MoreMashed Sweet Potatoes and Pears
SIDE DISH From Bon Appetit; November 1994 If you’re watching calories, use decreased amounts of butter, nectar and sugar. Also, you can use this as a healthy version of dessert.…
Read MoreMaple Teriyaki Salmon
MAIN DISH This is a great quick marinade that is good served warm when first prepared, but even better served cold the next day. Ingredients: 1 tsp Asian sesame oil1…
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