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Sunday Dinner Series: Ratatouille (rat-ə-TOO-ee)
For those of you, who are not familiar with ratatouille, it’s simply a stewed vegetable dish, using eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs. Though known to have originated in southern France, this dish is very popular in Greek and Mediterranean cuisines. I particularly like this dish because it’s easy to prepare, healthy, […]
MoreSay What?! A Vegetarian Drive-Thru
Before you start getting too excited, let me explain what the fuss is all about! Like you, I had visions of driving thru a fast-food lane, scanning the menu, and ordering a veggie burger, on a toasted bun. But, my dreams were shattered after learning that only the lucky residents of Rohnert Park, a city […]
More10 Foods that Help You Burn More Fat
What do chocolates, avocados, and turmeric have in common? Well, for starters, they’re on the list of the top 10 fat burning foods. That’s right! These foods, along with a few others, work to help you burn more fat, which is the ultimate goal in any weight loss program. Several of these fat-busting foods work […]
MoreSunday Dinner Series: Grilled Chicken with Mango Salsa and Coconut Cilantro Rice Pilaf
Hotlanta is heating up! When the weather gets warm, I can’t wait to fire up the grill. Today, I wanted to find a recipe for the huge, pack of chicken tenders I had thawing in the fridge. So, I did what any good, home chef would do: search the Internet. For sometime, I’ve wanted to […]
MoreSorry Gwyneth, I Can Do Better!
Did Gwyneth Paltrow believe that her food stamp challenge would teach poor folks a lesson on survival? Really! What meals had she planned on preparing with the items she purchased for $29? Looking at her list: a dozen eggs, romaine, an onion, scallions, a bag of rice, black beans, cilantro, and limes, I would say […]
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