[Mood Tip: Kale is the most nutrient-packed of all the vegetables. A half cup serving supplies your entire day’s need for beta carotene and ample amounts of other mood-boosting nutrients, such as vitamin C, potassium, calcium, [ ... ]
[Food Tip: Risotto is Italy’s version of rice, and is as much a technique as it is a grain. Chefs refer to risotto as a dish that is built, not cooked.] Creating a creamy risotto needn’t be intimidating. Commercially-prepared [ ... ]
Jeanette’s brother “The Chef” has declared this to be the ultimate use and taste for a fresh-picked vine ripened tomato. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fat-free or reduced-fat mayonnaise 4 thick slices sourdough bread, toasted [ ... ]
[Food Tip: The secret to a good goulash is the paprika. If you can find fresh Hungarian paprika, it will add a hot and sweet taste to this dish.] Wednesday at noon the lunch bell would ring. The most popular lunch was waiting – [ ... ]
Serve over Comfort Food Mashed Potatoes, noodles, or biscuits. Ingredients: 1 pound skinned, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces salt and pepper 1/4 cup fat-free chicken broth 3/4 cup fat-free half & half [ ... ]
Use leftover Slow-Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic and Herbs and this appetizer or snack takes only minutes to make. It keeps well and can be reheated, too. Ingredients: cooking spray 1 tube precooked polenta (sundried tomato garlic [ ... ]
For a change of pace, try this quick and yummy lunch. For a special occasion, serve with Pecan, Tart Apple, and Dried Cherry Salad. Ingredients: 2 whole wheat bagels, sliced in half and lightly toasted. 2 ounces brie cheese, thinly [ ... ]
The extra ginger added at the end gives these vegetables a fresh flavor. Better yet, you get an entire day’s requirement for vitamin C and three quarters of your daily need for beta carotene in this dish, antioxidants that protect [ ... ]
For variety, use a combination of exotic mushrooms that are available at many supermarkets, such as shiitake, portabello, or crimini. Using fresh herbs instead of dried herbs enhances this soup’s earthy flavor. Ingredients: 2 [ ... ]
[Food Tip: Stock up on fresh berries when in season and less expensive. Spread them unwashed on a cookie sheet and freeze. Once frozen, you can transfer them to freezer bags. In the winter, they are a refreshing addition to desserts, [ ... ]
