Category Archives: Recipes
Big Curry Noodle Pot
This dish is a satisfying, creamy, flavorful curry made with coconut milk and turmeric. You may have heard about the amazing health benefits of turmeric – (or maybe not!) Turmeric is a culinary spice often used in Indian cooking. Research has shown turmeric to be a powerful agent in preventing many diseases, most likely due to its anti-inflammatory properties. [...]
Halibut in Parchment Paper with Tomatoes, Squash, and Basil
Cooking fish in parchment paper (en papillote) is a great way to steam your fish. The parchment packets lock in flavor and moisture – and they look impressive. It is an easy and elegant entree to serve guests. I happen to like halibut, but any white, flaky fish will do. And don’t be skeptical – parchment [...]
Berry Green Smoothie
Now that berries will soon be coming into season, here’s a great way to put them to use. Did you know that berries have the lowest glycemic load of all other fruits? That means they have a low carb content and won’t make your blood sugar levels rise too much. Just make sure you choose [...]
Chickpea Flatbread
In case you missed this recipe in the Washington Post a few weeks ago, I’m posting it here because I think that everyone should try this flatbread. I have made it several times already and my husband has professed that he could live off of it. It’s really a cinch to make, has very few [...]