If you are looking for something warm, toasty and filling to make for dinner next weekend, give this pumpkin chili a try. Try to make it the previous day if possible, or maybe in the morning. If there’s time to let it simmer on a very low heat for a few hours, do so. When it’s done, just turn off the heat, let it sit for 10-15 minutes, and then serve. It is a perfect October meal-in-one, the cornmeal is already built in, and it’s rich in beans and veggies, my two favorite foods! Continue reading
Category Archives: Recipes
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Pumpkin Harvest Rice
Take all your favorite fall flavors, and mix them up in a big beautiful bowl! This is a wonderful dish for company, but the leftovers (if there are any) the next day are even better. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Cauliflower-Pumpkin Swirl Dip
Nothing like recipes for the season! I’ve got 3 perfectly beautiful pumpkins on the table outside just waiting to be turned into something yummy and Octobery. This recipe goes together very nicely, but I do recommend that you measure out all your ingredients in advance. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Tuscan Kale & Bean Soup
You may find that, except for the kale, you are lucky enough to have all these ingredients in your home already! If that’s the case, then run over to the store and get some kale so you can make this soup! And consider using this recipe as a guide for some ideas for good things to keep in your cupboard (and freezer) at all times. Thank you to Gluten Free Vegan for the original version of this gem of a recipe. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: October Red Peppers, Spiced & Stuffed
Try this gorgeous fireworks of reds, oranges, and yellows on your tongue, and see what your tastebuds have to say about it! Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Spinach & Shiitakes
Dark green leafy vegetables are like taking a multivitamin! They are rich, rich, rich in so many of the nutrients that you need to build a healthy body! Consider making Spinach & Shiitakes for that special someone whose healthy body may be of personal interest to you. 🙂 Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Sweet Potato Tzimmes
Wishing all my friends, family and readers a happy and HEALTHY year ahead, starting with this gorgeous sweet potato tzimmes, which will definitely make an appearance on our holiday table this coming week! Read through before you start — the magic is in how you prepare the baking dish. It should be good and hot, the oil fragrant and almost spitting, before you fill it with the ingredients. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Mexican Corn Salad (Esquites)
Today I delivered Wellness Grand Rounds to a room filled with folks who came to learn about the differences between real food and manufactured calories.
I covered the usual favorite topics, including intact vs. stripped carbs, nutritious fats, and high-quality protein. I encouraged everyone to eat more beans, magical because beans contain large amounts of both fiber and protein. Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Fresh Corn Minestrone with Butternut Squash
If you’re looking at a bunch of corn, a ton of green beans, a pile of tomatoes, a few bell peppers, a couple of squashes, and all the mint and sage your heart could possibly desire, then you have come to the right place! Continue reading
YOUR HEALTHY PLATE: Bean Dip with Feta and Herbs
Here’s a simple, flavorful recipe from the July 2012 edition of BBC Good Food magazine. You can eat it with slices of cucumbers or crackers, or spread it on toast, or stuff a tomato with it. I think it would also be amazing on a slice of butternut squash, roasted under the broiler for a minute or two. Continue reading