Kale Chips
KALE CHIPS: A popular and healthy party snack that goes very fast! I can eat these chips from a whole head of kale in one sitting! It is very addictive, the healthy kind of addition. Some of you might wonder what they taste like? Some of us, including me, think they taste similar to the…
Caramelized Tofu
MAIN DISH This is a very simple recipe that can be prepared stovetop or in the oven. My preference is in the oven because it requires less attention, but either way works well. If you choose the oven, preheat to 400 degrees. Ingredients: 1 lb block extra-firm organic tofu4 Tbsp brown rice syrup2 Tbsp low…
Green Beans with Sesame Vinaigrette
Adapted from www.epicurious.com. Makes 6 servings. Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed3 Tbsp olive oil1 tsp Asian sesame oil1 Tbsp white wine vinegar2 tsp Dijon mustard1/4 – 1/2 tsp salt, to taste1/4 tsp black pepper2 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted (you can purchase them toasted or bake at 325 for a few minutes in a Pam-sprayed…
A Healthier Carrot Cake
DESSERT Adapted from allrecipes.com You Never Know Where You’ll Find the Best Cake Recipes! Who knew I would get so many compliments from a cake recipe that I snagged from my stepson-in-law Kenny! It is his secret “sauce” that truly makes this carrot cake so delish. As you will see, the secret is to pulverize the…
CARAMELIZED CAULIFLOWER
SIDE DISH CARAMELIZED CAULIFLOWER ( from Todd and Ellen Gray’s ” The New Jewish Table”) Ingredients: 1 cup golden raisins2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 head cauliflower ( or the equivalent mix of several heirloom varieties),cut into 1/2-inch florets.1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds1 tablespoon chopped parsley3/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper…
A Taste of Arugula
SIDE DISH Arugula is a dark leafy green, so like spinach and others, it is a good source of calcium, vitamins A, C, K, as well as iron, calcium and potassium. Potassium has been shown to help keep blood pressure in good range. It is classified as a cruciferous vegetable, like broccoli or cauliflower, so…
A barbecue side dish — quinoa!
Quinoa was a staple grain of the Incas, and has become popular with the general public lately because it’s easy to prepare and has more protein than other grains – 6 grams per 1/4 cup, and is a”complete” protein. This means it contains the correct proportion of all nine of the essential amino acids in…
Watermelon and mint – have your bowl and eat it too!
Before the watermelon season is over, try this creative serving idea with peaches and mint. Watermelon is, as you would assume, mostly … water, and weighs in at only 46 calories per cup, which is mostly sugar. A good sweet watermelon doesn’t necessarily need anything to improve it, but this combination with peaches, berries and…
Tomatoes with basil and mozzarella
For the very simplest of appetizers, do a low-fat version of Caprese salad. Just cut a tomato into thick slices, cut up some basil, and sprinkle some grated mozzarella cheese. In restaurants, it is often served with thick slices of cheese, but this contains much more fat and calories than is needed. If you wish,…
Chickpeas and Tomatoes Salad with Mint
CHICKPEA SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND MINT, adapted from “The New Jewish Table” of Todd Gray and Ellen Kassoff Gray Makes About 6 Cups Ingredients: Two 15.5 ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes 1 cup very thinly sliced red onion (about 1 small onion) 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (…