Thanks for everyone who commented and shared their enthusiasm about the shrimp cauliflower curry I shared last week. Today, I have a cauliflower bisque–also inspired by Wegman’s Menu Magazine, that uses the other half of the cauliflower head. Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut problems. Download My Free Guide. → The …
I found this recipe in Menu Magazine from Wegmans grocery store. The original recipe had some ingredients that can only be found in their stores, so I adjusted it a little to make it more universal. Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut problems. Download My Free Guide. → I really have …
My husband’s work had Office Olympics last week. It was nothing as active as the winter Olympics, but the chili cook off is always much anticipated. This year, my husband made a somewhat nontraditional Cincinnati chili with chipotle peppers, ground turkey, and lots of veggies. Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut …
Let’s be honest, we like muffins. Our kids like muffins. Most muffins are not that nutritious. The credit for the motivation to make this recipe is my son. I wanted something he would eat with his hands, causing minimum mess, and made with as many wholesome ingredients as possible. Learn how to identify the REAL …
Few weeks ago, Kati Mora from Around the Plate contributed a post on the benefits of breakfast for weight loss. She wrote, Research shows that individuals who put in the effort to eat breakfast regularly are the ones who are more likely to achieve and maintain a healthy weight Kati made the point that breakfast …
Post, recipe, and picture by: Amena Khan, MS, RD Have you heard that shrimp is high in cholesterol? While it does have a considerable amount of cholesterol, what you may not know is that the cholesterol in shrimp does not adversely affect blood cholesterol levels in the body. In fact, including shrimp as a part …
It seems like I’ve been eating a lot of eggplants lately! “Fattet Magdoos” is a Middle Eastern casserole dish made with eggplants, plain yogurt, ground meat, and crunchy bread. A food from each food group adds a texture and flavor that makes this simple dish a fiesta of its own. Learn how to identify the …
Getting ready for the Super Bowl? Prepare this Spanish tapas dip ahead of time and serve either warm or cold. Made by roasting eggplants and red bell peppers, this vegetable-loaded dip goes well with tortilla chips, pita bread or chips, whole wheat crackers, or artisan bread. And if you’re going out for a potluck, this …
Here’s how American Mexican meals go wrong: you start off with a heap of tortilla chips and finish off with a fiesta of cheese, sour cream, guacamole, tortilla bread, rice, and beans. It’s not impossible to get up from the table 1,000 calories heavier. But the truth is, Mexican meals—if done right—can be a practical …
Labaneh cheese balls drenched in extra virgin olive oil and crushed mint leavesThis is another Middle Eastern cuisine recipe. While it takes 2 days to make, it’s really simple. All you need to do is drain the liquid out of plain yogurt, and the result is the cheese called “labaneh,” or “labneh.” While this cheese …
