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It’s not food if it arrived
through the window of your car!
Source: Michael Pollen, Food Rules
Posted Jul 24 2013 by Sherri Meyer in All Stories, Blog, Eat Well, Be Well with 0 Comments
My current “to read” list seems to be getting longer and longer, with 2 books (half read) currently residing on my shelf: Cooked & VB6 http://merig.com/new-
Never diet
Regular grocery shopping
Cook at home
10,000 steps
Chew throughly
Value-based decisions
Monitor your progress
Check out the complete post….I have this one imprinted in my brain already.
http://summertomato.com/the-7-
Posted Jul 22 2013 by Denise Simmons in All Stories, Blog, In The Kitchen with 0 Comments
We all know that steamed edamame with a delectable sprinkling of salt make a phenomenal appetizer. Pop those babies in your mouth, strip off the pod with your teeth, discard the carnage and reach for another!
But given that soybeans are nutrient powerhouses, why not get creative and add the precious gems to your regular menu? For just 120 calories per heaping cup of edamame (or 1/2 cup shelled soybeans), you get 11 grams of protein, 9 grams of fiber, 10% of your Daily Value for vitamin C and iron and 8% for vitamin A.
Here are 15 unexpected ways to enjoy cooked and shelled edamame.
1. Green Dip: Puree soybeans with an equal amount of thawed frozen green peas, a little fresh shallot and garlic, and salt and black pepper to taste; fold in chopped fresh parsley. Serve with whole-grain crackers or pita.
2. Rice and (Soy)Beans: Sauté soybeans in a little olive oil with chili powder and cumin; add to brown rice with green onions, cilantro and fresh lime juice; add hot sauce if desired.
3. Strong Salads: Fold into potato, pasta, seafood and egg salads for a blast of protein.
4. Egg-cellent Breakfast: Add to your morning scrambled eggs.
5. Powerful Pesto: Puree into basil pesto and use as a protein-packed sandwich spread.
6. Super Soup: Add to your favorite soup and chowder recipes for the last few minutes of cooking.
7. Better Burritos: Nestle soybeans into your favorite rice and bean burritos, either in place of the usual beans or in addition.
8. Satisfying Greens: Sprinkle over Waldorf, Caesar and Asian salads (instead of nuts, croutons or fried noodles).
9. Pasta e Fagioli: Add soybeans to ditalini pasta; add tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.
10. Cool Chili: Add to recipes for vegetarian and beef chili during the last few minutes of cooking.
11. Sucker-Punched Succotash: Use in place of lima beans in succotash (i.e., combine soybeans and corn).
12. Great Guacamole: Mash with avocado, lime, onion, garlic and cilantro to create amazing guacamole.
13. Stronger Grains: Add to brown rice pilaf recipes and side dishes made with couscous and quinoa.
14. Wok On: Toss into stir-fries for the last few minutes of cooking.
15. Ravioli: Puree with herbed cream cheese or herbed spreadable cheese (like Laughing Cow, Boursin or Alouette) and use between two wonton wrappers to make ravioli.
Robin Miller is a nutritionist, host of Quick Fix Meals, author of “Robin Rescues Dinner” and the busy mom of two active little boys. Her boys and great food are her passion. Check her out at www.robinrescuesdinner.com.
Posted Jul 16 2013 by Sherri Meyer in All Stories, Blog, Eat Well, Be Well with 0 Comments
If it came from a plant, eat it;
if it was made in a plant, don’t!
Source: Michael Pollen, Food Rules
Posted Jul 11 2013 by Sherri Meyer in All Stories, Blog, Eat Well, Be Well with 0 Comments
Have you been to the Farmer’s Market lately? If not, I encourage you to wake up early Saturday morning and get downtown (or wherever your bounty market is housed). Right now the Farmer’s Market is bursting with fresh, local produce which equals fresh, flavorful meals (and healthy to boot). My kitchen is overflowing with summer squash, cucumbers & fresh tomatoes. My mantra this summer is simplicity and most nights we cut up the squash, roast it on the grill and flavor with salt & pepper (or even a little olive oil); it doesn’t take much. My husband whips up a quick tomato sauce by simply roasting the fresh tomatoes on the grill, adding some fresh herbs and pureeing with our immersion blender. Love fruit? No preparation needed other than rinsing off those fresh berries that are at the height of their flavor.
It’s time to get out of that cold, air-conditioned grocery store and head to the market! Remember, summer won’t last long! Here is one of our favorite recipes for summer squash.
Summer Squash Soup
(Original recipe from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, Deborah Madison, modified)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/4 pounds zucchini, crookneck, or pattypan squash-roasted or grilled
1/2 cup chopped parsley (I often use thyme or mix the herbs)
6 cups vegetable stock OR water
salt & freshly milled pepper
lemon juice (for flavor garnish)
Heat the oil in a soup pot and add the parsley and/or thyme (must be fresh). Stir to
coat with the oil, then add 1/2 cup stock, stir to heat.
Add the vegetables, stir to mix. Cool vegetables slightly and then add to a blender (I use the Vita-mix), half the stock and puree. Keep adding stock till the soup is the preferred consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.
*Alternatively, I often skip the first step and simply throw the grilled vegetables, fresh herbs and stock right into the Vita-mix. Since this blender is so powerful, this does the trick.
Posted Jul 9 2013 by Sherri Meyer in All Stories, Blog, Eat Well, Be Well with 0 Comments
Serves 6
1/2c - olive oil
1/4c - fresh lemon juice
2T - fresh chopped basil leaves
2t - fresh garlic
1t - black pepper
8 - 4oz boneless chicken breasts
1pt - baby heirloom tomatoes, halved
1T - fresh chopped basil leaves
sea salt
Posted Jul 8 2013 by Sherri Meyer in All Stories, Blog, Eat Well, Be Well with 0 Comments
Eat foods made from ingredients you can picture in a raw state or growing in nature!
Source: Michael Pollen, Food Rules