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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, and delicious. You can prepare ratatouille as a side dish … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Ratatouille (rat-ə-TOO-ee)

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Sunday Dinner Series: Mediterranean Chicken & Vegetables with Couscous

Oldways, an organization committed to “Inspiring good health through cultural food traditions and lifestyles,” declares May as International Mediterranean Diet Month! During this month, the goal is to bring attention to the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Research studies have proven that the Mediterranean diet is a much healthier alternative to the American diet. In celebration, I decided to put my own spin on … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Mediterranean Chicken & Vegetables with Couscous

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Sunday Dinner Series: Hearty Vegetable Soup

When the weather is cool and a chill is in the air, nothing warms the body and the stomach like a hearty, bowl of soup. Although, soup isn’t generally considered a menu choice, for Sunday dinner, the many varieties can make it a star-attraction on many family tables. I’ve found that a nice bowl of soup is very convenient, when you don’t want to spend … Continue reading Sunday Dinner Series: Hearty Vegetable Soup

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Cook’s Choice: Can, Fresh, or Frozen?

As a home cook, my meal preparations are often dictated by time. During the week, I try not to spend a lot of time on meal preparation. After working all day, I want a healthy meal, but I don’t want to spend too much time on preparation — I want it quick and good! And, depending on what I’m preparing, I opt to use can, … Continue reading Cook’s Choice: Can, Fresh, or Frozen?

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What’s For Dinner?

I’m asked often, by friends and family, what do I eat? Those who have eaten my cooking are amazed at my creativity in adapting traditional meat recipes into vegetarian/flexitarian meals. Honestly, I’m surprised at times, at how well the meals turn out. I usually don’t use recipes for my weekly general cooking; too tired and not enough time. However, on Sundays I tend to make … Continue reading What’s For Dinner?

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Eat Simple Foods

With so much information available on nutrition and healthy eating, it can be difficult for us to understand exactly what we should eat to be healthy. If there is one food rule we should remember, and that is, “Eat Simple Food.” But, you may ask “What is Simple Food?” The answer is quite simple (no pun intended): it is food that provides energy and nutrition, … Continue reading Eat Simple Foods

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Healthy Food Fusion: Mediterranean Tilapia with Pasta & Vegetables

Since I don’t normally cook from recipes, I find myself fusing different ethnic tastes, and many times I’ve surprised myself with the outcome. One such meal is the dish pictured here, which I called Mediterranean Tilapia with Pasta & Vegetables: The preparation for this dish was relatively easy and quick. I used simple ingredients: whole wheat angel hair pasta, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, fire-roasted diced … Continue reading Healthy Food Fusion: Mediterranean Tilapia with Pasta & Vegetables

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Fall Veggies: A Rainbow of Variety

Each season produces a variety of fruits and vegetables; fall is no exception. During the fall season, the variety of colorful vegetables is abundant. You can find, at the grocer and your local farmers market, a selection of vegetables in hues of : orange, yellow, green, red, and white. Certainly, some fall vegetables are available at other times of the year, but they are at … Continue reading Fall Veggies: A Rainbow of Variety

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Get Cozy with Favorite Fall Foods

While I love the hot, summer season for enjoying family vacations at the beach, eating sweet, ripe watermelon and tropical fruits, and preparing quick, healthy salads, I look forward to the cooler temps of the fall season and my favorite comfort foods. As soon as the summer season is about to end, I start reminiscing about all my favorite fall foods that I love to … Continue reading Get Cozy with Favorite Fall Foods

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