Burrito bowls are easy to make when you’re short on time and want a healthy, light, yet satisfying meal. And, you have control over the fattening ingredients (so you can eat more!). Beans and rice are a great source of B vitamins and make a complete plant-based protein. Ingredients: 1 can black beans, refried black beans, or cooked […]
Cooking Basics
Grilling Peaches
Grilling peaches is an easy way to save peaches for freezing when you’ve bought too many in the summer months. You’ll have them available to enjoy later in the season, if they last that long. Grilling concentrates the sugars in the peach, enhancing the unique peach flavor without being cloyingly sweet. 1. Preheat grill on low. 2. […]
Fresh Easy Salsa Verde Recipe
This fresh easy salsa verde recipe takes minutes to pull together in two basic steps and it puts its bottled versions to shame. It’s a real crowd pleaser for your next informal gathering, among other uses. Ingredients: 1.5 lbs of tomatillos- look for small and uniform size to make broiling easier 1-2 jalapeno peppers finely chopped Juice […]
Fennel and Mushroom Risotto Recipe
This fennel and mushroom risotto recipe is a light version of the classic risotto, made without the extra cheese and without any butter. Less rich and more satisfying! Ingredients 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice 2 T olive oil 1 leek, sliced 3 garlic scapes, chopped fine 1 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 jalapeno pepper, diced 1 […]
Thai Basil Pesto
Thai basil pesto is a quick and easy way to pack nutrients of fresh, dense greens into a meal. I’ve written previously about pesto here and here. Thai basil pesto goes well with udon noodles, which cook quickly, making it perfect for the hot days of summer. Ingredients 2 cups fresh Thai basil leaves 2 tablespoons dry-roasted […]