Holiday meals can be tough for your average vegetarian. Even assuming that his family is sympathetic to his diet – and this is not a given – he’ll most likely be stuck with boring mashed potatoes and flavorless blanched green beans. We’ve got the perfect solution to this dilemma: sweet potatoes! Sweet potatoes are rich […]
A Savory New Idea: Acorn Squash
What’s not to love about fall? The weather’s finally brisk again, and all your favorite shows have resumed airing. There’s only one downside to the season that I can think of – it seems to me that your waistline tends to expand as the weather grows colder and you spend more time indoors. Perhaps it’s […]
Top 5 Best Ways To Use Almonds
Almonds are a delicious and versatile nut perfect for any meal. Whether eaten by themselves as a snack or as part of an intricate dinner recipe, almonds shine no matter the culinary application. The hearty crunch of almonds is a tasty addition to any recipe. Full of protein, vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids, almonds […]
6 Cooking Tips for Beans
Beans, Beans The Magical Fruit
Beans are great because they are a cheap, healthy and delicious protein source. They’re full of fiber and nutrients. Considering the economy, beans are a fantastic way to get protein in your diet on the cheap. I always buy them from the bag and cook them myself, but you can go with canned or pre-cooked […]
When Life Gives You Lemons
How to Cook Vegetables to make them Healthy and Delicious: 7 Top Notch Vegetable Recipes
Now that summer is in full swing, it’s a great time to get fresh vegetables. From now until autumn, gardens, farms and farmer’s markets will overflow with great fresh produce. If you haven’t tried using fresh local produce, then you’re missing out on a myriad of flavor. Using top-notch ingredients adds infinite flavor to any […]
Things Everyone Should Have in The Kitchen
I’m big on kitchen gadgets. I recognize that items like an avocado slicer and a wonton press are unecessary devices for simple manuevers that one can do with a knife or one’s hands, but I love them anyway. Putting items with very particular uses aside, there are a few things that – in my opinion […]
