food items, recipes, and comments on nutritional values
Baba Ganoush Eight servings This appetizer is of Lebanese origin and consists of mashed cooked eggplant, olive oil, lemon juice, various seasonings, and tahini. It may be served with onions, tomatoes, or other vegetables. The eggplant is traditionally baked or broiled over an open flame before peeling, so that the pulp is soft […]
Tuscan Salmon Easy and quick recipe full of flavor Ingredients: Three salmon fillets (about 1lb) 2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp butter 5 cloves of garlic finely chopped 1 small onion (yellow or sweet) diced 1/3 c vegetable broth 5 oz sundried tomatoes in oil, drained* 1.75 c heavy cream or half and
Some surprising things that my help you live longer. You don’t have to do all of them ,but things do add up so doing more of them helps. (These comments are from an article in a Time magazine with articles on living longer. This is my summary and not medical advice of course. I encourage
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This is an easy recipe and is a comfort food in Brazil. There are many variations so try this one and see what you think. Moqueca de Peixe Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4inch dice 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/4inch dice 1 green bell pepper,
1 bunch mature spinach (9–12 oz.) 1 small bunch fresh dill 1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. vegetable bouillon paste (preferably Better Than Bouillon) or 4 cubes bouillon or 8 cups homemade vegetable stock or low-sodium vegetable broth. Suggest using the stock or broth as paste usually has MSG. 10 oz. package of
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KEEPING IT AT BAY Six experts reveal their daily approach to inflammation (and stress) management. When it comes to fighting off chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, and simply feeling good day after day, reducing inflammation and stress in the body can significantly improve your outcomes. “Inflammation is an immune response by our body that
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Ingredients Orecchiette are a pasta typical of Apulia, a region of Southern Italy. Their name comes from their shape, which resembles a small ear. 4 SERVINGS 2 ounces smoked bacon (about 4 slices), frozen 8 ounces ground veal 8. ounces ground pork 8 garlic cloves, 2 whole, 4 finely
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No Knead Focaccia Bread 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp of yeast 1 ½ cups of water (barely warm or even cool water) Extra virgin olive oil Fresh rosemary sprigs In a large bowl combine well the flour, salt and yeast. Stir in water. Mix just until a ball
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Heart Health Superfoods When it comes to heart health, you probably know what the American Heart Association (AHA) offers as its top diet advice: Eat a good balance of fresh, fiber-rich fruits and veggies; whole grains; and healthy proteins, such as nuts, skinless fish and poultry. But recent studies have also named specific cardiovascular all-stars
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Hungarian Mushroom Soup 6 servings 201 cals This is a very rich and satisfying soup. Great in cooler weather. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups chopped onions 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced (suggest Morels, Lions’ Mane, Trumpet, Oyster, Shitake or others.) 2 teaspoons dried dill weed 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon soy sauce
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