The New Black

…is an ancient black.  Forbidden rice not only has all the nutritional goodness you find in brown rice such as a high fiber content and B vitamins, it’s also packed full of anthocyanins.  Bite per bite the rice contains more of these antioxidant flavonoid pigments than blueberries.  It’s satisfyingly chewy in texture like my beloved short-grained brown [...]

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Kale Chips

Kale chips have been the rage recently and with good reason.  Compared to the potato chip, kale chips knock the spud flat when it comes to nutritional value.  Dress them up with some healthy olive oil and sprinkle with protein-rich nutritional yeast and you have a brilliant snack!  I like to marinate mine overnight prior [...]

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Mediterranean Kale Salad

  To my mind, kale is the rock star of all greens.  I integrate it into at least one meal a day and sometimes it’s as easy as simply stuffing a handful of it into our morning green smoothies.  Most times though I try and keep it intact in shape and form and celebrate its texture [...]

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Orange and Mushroom-Sauced Noodles with Kale

  I have fallen in love with Tofu Shirataki noodles.  They’re packed full of fiber and calcium and have such a low calorie count they are almost an afterthought.  I’ve been using them lately in everything and wanted to spread the word to those of you who may be looking for interesting and less caloric pasta [...]

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Warm Bulgur Salad

  This is a wonderfully quick and delicious autumnal whole grain-based salad.  It can be served at any temperature you wish, but is very nice when warmed.  I like to serve this over a pile of soft butter lettuce as a side dish to my gyros seitan for a hearty meal on a cold night.   Warm Bulgur Salad Ingredients: [...]

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Creamy Avocado and Coconut-Dressed Greens

  This may seem like a rather odd combination on the surface,  but let me tell you, this was delicious.  Not only is this velvety sauce a snap to make, but it’s vibrant, healthy and a great way to rock your greens!   Creamy Avocado and Coconut-Dressed Greens Ingredients: 1 lb dinosaur/lacinato kale, cut into thin shreds 1-1/4 cup [...]

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Meatless Monday: Lavish Lavash

We were in Trader Joe’s recently and picked up some whole wheat lavash.  It’s a bit thicker than a tortilla and far thinner than the traditional pizza crust Americans are used to piling toppings upon.  If you’re in a hurry, or want a lighter style pizza, this is the way to go.   Eggplant,  Zucchini and Kale [...]

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Meatless Monday: Sweet Potato and Coconut Curry with Lentils

      Wanting to have a lighter dinner, I served the curry over some roasted spaghetti squash and sautéed kale rather than rice.    Sweet Potato and Coconut Curry with Lentils Ingredients: 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced 2 T tomato paste 2 tsp [...]

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Barbecued Udon with Grilled Plum and Broccoli

Barbecued Udon Noodles with Grilled Plum and Broccoli Stalks I did not include amounts for the ingredients because it’s really up to your tastes and how much vegetable/noodle ratio you prefer.  These particular vegetables coupled with the grilled plums are fabulous for flavor, color and texture with the barbecue sauce. Ingredients: Udon noodles  plums, cut [...]

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New Year’s Day 2010

Like many others around the country today, D and I decided to have a more traditional New Year’s Day dinner full of foods that represent luck, prosperity, and comfort. We are happy. We are stuffed. And now, we’re in desperate need of a nap. Ah, yummy bliss. Happy New Year everyone!

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