Recipe: Linguine with Spinach, Basil, and Pine Nuts
This recipe was given to me by Christy Tom. The dish is good chilled as a summer salad, but it’s delicious when it’s hot and fresh. Ingredients: 1 package (16…
Italian Panzanella
Adapted from a recipe at www.marthastewart.com Big cubes of bread in this traditional Italian salad soak up the yummy dressing, but this is a delicious dish even if you’re avoiding…
Issue 18 — September 2009
In This Issue: 1) Mythology 101 2) Exercise Series: Part 1 3) Italian Panzanella 4) Deviled Lentil Salad Happy autumn! It’s been a beautiful and busy summer, and fall is…
The Power of Protein
One comment that I’ve heard over and over since I began promoting a whole-foods, plant-based diet is the following: “I tried being a vegetarian but I got sick and I…
Fresh Tuscan Bruschetta Soup
Based on a recipe by Cait Johnson This soup, based on a traditional Tuscan recipe, is nothing like the tomato soup in a can. It’s fast and easy, and chock…
Issue 19 — October 2009
In This Issue: 1) Questions and Answers 2) Fresh Tuscan Bruschetta Soup 3) Pumpkin-or-Squash Pie Happy fall, and Welcome to our October Q & A edition of the newsletter.…
Carbo-holics, Carbo-phobics, and the Truth About Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates have gotten a bad rap over the last decade. The Atkins Diet has convinced many people that the way to be thin and healthy is to avoid all carbohydrates…
Stuffed Peppers with Green Rice
This delicious rice recipe is great on its own, but I love to use it as a filling for stuffed peppers. You can use green, red, yellow, or orange bell…
Recipe: Zucchini Lemon Couscous
This simple dish is delicious, quick, and loaded with healthy carbs. I like to grate the zucchini in a food processor; It’s hardly noticeable by children or picky eaters, but…
Pasta and Vegetables with Easy Peanut Sauce
This delicious dish is relatively quick, and uses peanut butter (use the natural kind with no sugar for the healthiest, best tasting option) to make the sauce. You can use…