This pasta will cure whatever ails you. 12 ounces pappardelle or fettuccine 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 bunches Swiss chard, stems discarded and leaves cut into 1-inch strips* kosher salt and black pepper 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled Cook the pasta according to the […]
The heart-healthy answer to that eternal question of "what to make for dinner"? That's easy, one of these. I've made them and they are good.
06
Dec 2011
06
Dec 2011
This is as comforting as your favorite meatloaf, but interesting and a little different too. I found this recipe through watching Food Network while at Exercare; the chef for this show cooks French food so it is usually an exercise in irony watching her while on the elliptical. But this recipe is full of healthy […]
30
Oct 2011
The risotto is mild and creamy, so I served with shrimp sauteed with olive oil and lots of garlic and cayenne. 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic 1 onion, diced 1 cup pumpkin puree 3 cups baby spinach leaves 3.5 ounce package crumbled feta cheese (I […]
26
Oct 2011
I’ve made this several times, varying the protein and veggies based on my mood or what we had around. Most recently I made it with tofu, which Scott tolerates and Owen actually likes. But it would be just as good with cooked chicken or shrimp. This is adapted from the Joy of Cooking. Serves 4 […]
26
Oct 2011
Serves 4 28 oz. can plum tomatoes, lightly drained 2-5 serrano peppers, depending on your spiciness preference, stemmed and coarsely chopped 1/2 small yellow or white onion, chopped 1 large clove garlic, chopped 1 tbsp. canola oil Salt to taste Refried Black Beans (recipe below) 4 eggs 2 tbsp. feta cheese, crumbled Tortilla chips* To […]
26
Oct 2011
This is adapted from a recipe I saw made on Guy Fieri’s show on Food Network. Every time I go to Exercare (for phase III of cardiac rehab), Food Network is playing on the TVs. This is amusing to me, as I’ve watched demonstrations of gruyere-bacon-potato tortes, ground pork lau lau, and all manner of […]
26
Oct 2011
I hate salmon. I know I’m supposed to like it, I know it is good for me, and I know that if it is fresh and prepared well it tastes good. But I still hate it. So, I went looking for a salmon recipe that I could literally smother with other flavors so I could […]
26
Oct 2011
Taco Night
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Everyone knows how to make tacos and likes them their way, but I just wanted to share a couple yummy recipes to accompany and garnish your tacos. I make my taco meat using the Joy of Cooking recipe, or, if I don’t have time, Frontera Grill Taco Sauce (you can find it near the other […]
04
Oct 2011
Party Hearty
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I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of heart-related puns. If you continue to read this blog, consider yourself warned. Last weekend my family and I had a ton of fun while running. To fuel those workouts, we had a pasta party at our house Saturday night. Pasta is a safe bet: crowd pleasing, healthy, easy. […]
04
Oct 2011
This is from Ellie Krieger‘s book “The Food You Crave,” and also found on Food Network. For the meatballs: 1 pound ground turkey 1 slice fresh whole-wheat bread, crusts removed, pulsed into crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1/2 cup finely grated carrot 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 large cloves garlic, […]
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