UPDATED NOVEMBER 26, 2017 You now have the Thanksgiving holiday behind you. No doubt you over-ate, as I did! That goes with the territory! It's that crazy holiday phenomenon of “I’m too stuffed, I couldn't eat another bite... what’s for dessert?!” We have all been there, done that, and there is a valid scientific explanation for it, based on the neuroscience of ... Read More »
Superb Spinach!
Spinach is a SUPERB veggie! Our little furry guinea pigs Charlotte and Bianco could have told you that! Spinach is filled with nutrients and even claims a special place among vegetables in terms of its phytonutrient content. It is also rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and is a very good source of dietary fiber. I don't know if Charlotte and Bianco knew ... Read More »
Orange Spinach Wild Salmon
Wild salmon with spinach is not only another one of those nutritionally winning combination but a culinary delight as well! The simple marinade of fresh orange juice, extra virgin olive oil and white balsamic vinegar just brings it all together. It's also just so beautiful and inviting! Orange Spinach Wild Salmon *The salmon filet should be about 1 inch thick and 1 ... Read More »
Turkey Bean Pot-au-Feu
A pot-au-feu is one of those French family favorite feel-good comfort stews (typically made with beef) that simmers slowly in the oven or in a slow-cooker for a long time and fills the whole house with wonderful smells. I make mine with turkey (you can also make it with chicken, see my tip below) and lots of beans and it's absolutely divine! I love to cook it in a slow-cooker ... Read More »
Simply Brussels Sprouts
All this entails is slicing these little sprouts thinly with a food processor (check my little video showing you how here) and sautéing them in a little olive oil. They become almost caramelized this way and the result is simply extraordinary, really! Simply Brussel Sprouts 20 brussels sprouts (about 1lb)2 Tbsp Olive oilpinch of coarse saltfresh ground ... Read More »
Simply Grilled Pear
You can choose any variety of pears you like for this little recipe, just as long as they are ripe and juicy. Grilling them with a drizzle of olive oil brings out their wonderful flavor. You can add each half (you can also slice it) on top of individual plates of fresh greens, with just a sprinkle of goat cheese and chopped walnuts, a drizzle of your best balsamic vinegar and ... Read More »
Simply Grilled Corn
Nothing like sweet fresh corn on the cob for a summer barbecue! This simply grilled corn brings it to another level! It gives the kernels that wonderful fire-roasted taste-YUM! No need for butter here, that's for sure! Simply Grilled Corn 6 fresh ears of corn (husked)2 Tbsp canola oil Preheat oven to 375Place a non-stick grill pan on the stove ... Read More »
A Clandestine Ingredient!
I have written about this ingredient before, of course I have (here) ! It embodies the very definition of Cuisinicity--Remember? Cuisinicity is about just the right balance between nutritious and delicious. It is about always trading up on the nutrition side for better, more wholesome, more nutritious ingredients but never giving up savor, texture, aroma or even presentation ... Read More »
Apple Almond Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
These oatmeal cookies are so yummy! The blend of applesauce with almonds, raisins and cinnamon is just absolutely perfect! The amazing scent emanating from the oven when you bake these is so wonderful and homey! Because these cookies are filled with wholesome ingredients that are naturally sweet, they have considerably less added sugar than traditional cookies. They are ... Read More »
Power Chocolate Banana Milk Shake
My son Gabe is 15 and I could swear he grows an inch every single day! OK, I admit, it's probably an exaggeration but it really feels and looks that way! More than ever, I want to make sure and give him all the right fuel for his body to grow. So, I created this milk shake for him (I am happy to share!). It's absolutely power nutrition! The "secret" ingredients which you ... Read More »
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