This is the fastest slow cooked fake stuffed cabbage recipe ever (does that even make sense?). I don’t have a slow cooker, so I made it in a small pot on the stove. I love how simple and economical this recipe is. Serve over rice, quinoa, or beans if desired. 1 medium head of green …
This recipe just screams flavor! I use lean beef for protein iron, vitamin B12, and zinc, and chopped cauliflower in place of rice, so this dish is a nutrition powerhouse! Did you know a 3-ounce serving of lean beef provides 25 grams of protein and 10 essential nutrients? And believe it or not, the majority …
Canned beans are a parent’s best friend when it comes to fast food! Not only can you make by bean burgers and falafel-style wraps, but now you can make these super easy tacos. This recipe is a great source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants found in herbs and spices. Serves 3-4 1-15 oz can beans …
This dish is perfect for dinner, and even better for breakfast! As long as you have time to let it bake in the oven (about 50 minutes), you’re set! You’ll need: – 4 whole eggs – 2 egg whites – 3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt – 1/4 cup loosely packed, finely shredded cheddar or …
I love shopping at the local farmers’ markets and farms! It’s becoming easier to find fresh, local produce nearly anywhere on Long Island. I created the following recipe the other week when I simply didn’t know what to do with the eggplant I had laying around. I kept throwing in other ingredients, and soon enough …
This past Sunday, 3/25 I hosted a cooking demonstration at IGA Fort Salonga Market. Due to popular demand, here are the recipes I made: Apricot Pork Medallions Serves 4; Prep time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 pork tenderloin, cut crosswise into 8 medallions ½ cup dried apricots, chopped 2 green onions, chopped …
I hear this question at least once a day (whether it’s coming from within my own head or from someone else). I absolutely love it when I am able to blurt out at least two or three options, but what about those other days? Y’know, the days when you’re so relieved to just lay down …
It’s 7:00 pm, do you know where your dinner is? It happens to all of us–we’re either too busy, too exhausted, or too distracted to think about what to make for dinner until it’s too late! …Or is it? Before you reach for your phone or car keys, look in your kitchen for quick meal …
Fruit is the ultimate dessert; it is almost always sweet, energizing, and the varieties seem endless! So it shouldn’t be difficult to eat 4-5 serving of it each day. What is a serving of fruit? About 1/2 cup, or: The size of an average woman’s fist (apples, oranges, peaches, pears…) The amount which can fit …
How many servings of vegetables should we all be eating each day? Answer: 4-5 servings, and another 4-5 servings of fruit. Keeping in mind that one serving is roughly equal to 1/2 of a cup, you might think that is a heck of a lot of food! And it is if you’re adding that to …