Eat Healthy – Live long, Live strong
As summer’s bounty of zucchini floods your garden, you might find yourself wondering how to make the most of this versatile and prolific vegetable. One excellent way to enjoy zucchini all year round is by canning it. Canning zucchini not only preserves its freshness but also opens up a world of culinary possibilities when the…
If you’re a fan of comforting Italian-American dishes but prefer to skip the meat, you’re in for a treat. Baked ziti, a classic pasta casserole, can be just as delicious and satisfying without any meat. We’ll show you how to create the ultimate vegetarian baked ziti that’s bursting with flavor and cheesy goodness. Name: Vegetarian…
When the summer sun is blazing and you’re craving a light, refreshing dish, look no further than a Cantaloupe Salad. This delightful fruit salad combines the sweetness of ripe cantaloupe with the zing of mint and a hint of tanginess from lime. It’s the perfect dish to enjoy on a hot summer day, whether as…
Get ready to embark on a flavor-packed fiesta that’s as colorful as it is delicious! Our “Savory Corn and Black Bean Fiesta” is a no-cook sensation that brings together the zest of lime, the crunch of bell peppers, and the creaminess of black beans for a party on your plate. With a zesty dressing that’ll…
Elegant enough for the first course of a dinner party – but easy enough for a weeknight side dish – these roasted pears stuffed with dried cranberries, walnuts, and goat cheese are a healthy and tasty way to top a bed of lightly dressed greens. Pears are a wonderful fruit to roast because they become…
Perhaps due to the mid summer-liked temperatures we’ve been having here in Boston, I’ve lately been craving produce. A bit bored with green salads, I wanted to put together a veggie-centric dish that combined multiple flavors and textures. I also wanted to stick with a Mexican flavor profile considering the side dish was to be…
1. There are still people without electricity – and some without homes – here on the East coast. This blog post details many ways you can help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. 2. John recently clued me in on an awesome iPad/iPhone app that I’m pretty excited about: iBooks (I wouldn’t know about half of the apps…
This is one of my go-to veggie side dishes for those nights I don’t feel like putting much energy into preparing an elaborate accompaniment to the main course. A cinch to prepare, this cauliflower emerges from the oven tender with a crisp exterior. The key to achieving the caramelization is cutting the cauliflower into thick…
Here’s a super simple recipe that takes just a few minutes to throw together, tastes delicious, and is healthy… in other words, perfect for back-to-school! I actually don’t typically eat very much canned tuna, but I was hit by a pregnancy craving the other day and I spent some time researching which variety was safe…
This is my way of boycotting the lingering winter temperatures. Maybe… just maybe… we can entice the spring weather to descend by relishing in light tropical meals? Hey, it’s worth a shot. The flavors in this salad are potent enough to at least mentally transport you to a sun-drenched beach, where your agenda for the…