Fall is officially here. As we transition deeper into the season, our “back-to-school” schedule quickly fills with projects, people and places. How can we keep pace with our work and social obligations without falling prey to long-lingering colds or the flu this fall? By doing an autumn detox. If you’ve been experiencing post-nasal drip, crusty […]
Carb-licious Comfort Food: Apple Butternut Squash Soup
Turn around cravings for processed white carbs—bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, baked goods—by incorporating more starchy orange carbs, like this naturally sweet and satisfying apple butternut squash soup. This smart carb combination marries immune-boosting butternut squash, apples and parsley. The good news: making this soup yourself requires very little “cooking” skills. Yes, you’ll do some prep […]
Celebrating Summer Bounty
Home cooked food is good food—and a pleasure that we don’t enjoy often enough. Here, in New York, we’re at peak summer harvest. How will you celebrate this seasonal bounty? For easy home-cooking inspiration, click on the photos (above and below) for healthy and delicious recipes to try in your own kitchen. “Good food” can […]
Vietnamese Herb Chicken Two Ways
I grew up eating great homemade Chinese food. Unfortunately, I can no longer tolerate many ingredients used in classic Chinese cooking—including rice—because of my hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and multiple food sensitivities. This is especially true for various wheat- and gluten-containing condiments used to flavor Chinese dishes, such as soy sauce, rice wine, rice vinegar and […]
Jalapeno-Lime Flat Iron Steak
If you’re looking to include more lean protein in your diet, consider the flat iron steak, also known as Top Blade Steak. Dubbed “flat iron steak” because its shape is reminiscent of an antique metal iron (the old-fashioned kind used for ironing clothes), this underappreciated value cut comes from the shoulder of a cow. And […]
Asian Cucumber Noodle Salad
High in water, potassium and other beneficial antioxidants, cucumbers are a wonderful cooling food that can help promote detoxification. Confession: while I enjoy cucumber-infused “spa” water and a well-made raw cucumber soup (if thoroughly pureed), I don’t care to eat raw cucumber slices out-of-hand. Nor do I want to find chunks of cucumber in my […]
Double the Brain Food: Green Tea-Infused Salmon
Salmon is often the “bridge fish” for those who normally wouldn’t touch “fishy fish” with a 10-foot (fishing) pole. A delicious, versatile protein, salmon is a potent anti-inflammatory food, thanks to its high omega-3 content. Of all fish, salmon contains the highest amount of omega-3 fatty acids. Regular consumption of salmon has been linked with […]
Perfectly Cooked Corn-on-the-Cob
Eating fresh, locally grown (ideally, organic) corn-on-the-cob with a sprinkle of fresh-chopped herbs (tarragon, basil, cilantro, mint) and a generous drizzle of olive oil is a toothsome summer treat. I only eat corn-on-the-cob when it is in season. And, in New York’s Hudson Valley, corn is at its eating best in August and early September. […]
Zucchini Tarragon Frittata
We’re in prime summer squash season now. While there are many varieties of summer squash, my favorites are the classic, dark green-skinned zucchini and straightneck yellow squash. I especially love the combination of summer squash. local, pasture-raised eggs and fresh tarragon plucked from our upstate herb garden in omelets and frittatas. At the farmers’ market […]
Protein Power: Five Spice Duck Breast Salad
For some people, the slightly gamy flavor of duck may be an acquired taste. I happen to love it! Duck is also a stellar source of protein—for reference only (I would never eat duck “diced!), 1 cup of diced duck contains approximately 30 grams of protein. It’s also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals […]