Nov 26, 2018
When people are trying to eat more nutritiously, one of the first things they go to is salad. The variety of ready-to-eat salads has greatly expanded in the past few years to accommodate consumer demand. Unfortunately, fresh produce such as salad, may be contaminated...
Nov 26, 2018
Every family has traditional holiday foods that show up on the table year after year. Instead of using the holidays as an excuse for high-fat, high-calorie feasting, use these five easy tips to remake your holiday favorites with good health in mind. Holiday Tip #1:...
Nov 26, 2018
Red Velvet Chocolate Beet Cake This delicious cake is so moist and it can be served as an elegant red velvet cake for holidays. This cake has 60% fewer calories than a regular slice of frosted red velvet cake. It uses beets instead of red food color. 3 large beets4...
Nov 26, 2018
Winter Beet Salad 3 small red beets (roasted and cut into quarters)1 head fennel (sliced thin)1/4 red onion (peeled and sliced thin)vegetable oil cooking spray (or olive oil cooking spray)4 Cups assorted fresh lettuces (red romaine and frise work well)1 golden beet...
Nov 26, 2018
Apple Fig Compote This super-easy dessert uses apples, figs, and berries and is served warm. 2 apples (cored and sliced thin)1 Cup blueberries or cranberries1 Cup fresh figs (sliced )Juice of one orange and one lemon1 Teaspoons apple pie spice2 Tablespoons pecan...
Nov 25, 2018
Roasted Vegetable Salad This is a fall or winter salad. It would be excellent for entertaining or for the holidays. Best of all the presentation is really amazing while the work required to make and serve it is very low! 5 cups greens (preferably “cooking...
Nov 25, 2018
Portabella Mushroom Burger This recipe is a homage to my favorite restaurant, Greens, in San Francisco. They offer a vegetarian menu that is so delightful you do not have to be vegetarian to enjoy it. This burger is made with portabella mushrooms and roasted veggies....
Nov 25, 2018
Cranberry Orange Loaf 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup instant rolled oats1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup egg whites1/2 cup honey1/2 cup skim milk4 tablespoons orange juice concentrate (undiluted)1 tablespoon apple...
Nov 23, 2018
Here is a handy chart for fast cooking whole grains. Our criteria for “fast cooking” is 20 minutes or less. The following chart is based on typical stovetop cooking times. Although the amount of liquid and cook times will vary, you can also use an electric...
Nov 23, 2018
Here is a handy chart for fast cooking whole grains. Our criteria for “fast cooking” is 20 minutes or less. The following chart is based on typical stovetop cooking times. Although the amount of liquid and cook times will vary, you can also use an electric rice cooker...
