By Catharine L. Kaufman (a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink) Perhaps this column should be marked PG-13, since much of what’s said about the exotic fruit often called “tree candy,” cannot avoid a slightly suggestive tinge. Starting … Read More
Baked Chicken In Exotic Herbs-&-Spices Sauce
Ingredients: (all organic ingredients suggested for optimum flavor & nutritional value) 1 pound of chicken ‘tenders’ (the soft inner part of breast—boneless) 2 whole legs—skins removed & drumsticks cut from thighs 1 cup extra virgin … Read More
Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
NOTE: The Chia Pudding has to be prepared ahead of time and needs a good night’s sleep in the refrigerator before serving. Although Mason Jars seem to be the rage these days everything from shot … Read More
Hummus: Pride Of Mediterranean Cuisine
As later scientific analyses of its components revealed, the creamy and spreadable hummus we enjoy for its bursts of savory flavors, is also packed with fiber, folate, immune-boosting Vitamin C, energy-balancing potassium, blood-enriching iron and enough B- Vitamins to defuse stress and dial up brain power. Turbo-charged with the mighty sesame seed, the tahini sauce adds a rich and piquant flavor to the mix, as well as an abundance of the amino acid methionine to complement the chickpea’s proteins—which combine with bulgur wheat and other whole grain pita or crackers to complete a mighty whole-protein source.
Baked, Ground Turkey Loaf
Ingredients (all organic recommended): 1 and a ½ pound fresh-ground turkey breast 1 small (or medium sized if you prefer more) red (or yellow) onion 5 cloves of garlic (more if you prefer stronger garlic … Read More
Refreshing String-bean Soup
Inspired by Hungarian cuisine, this cold, savory, high-fiber, nutrition-packed soup is a summer delight with probiotic and antioxidant qualities. The soup stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and its flavor becomes … Read More
Carob Bars Recipe — The Caffeine-Free Un-Chocolate
By Dina Eliash Robinson Sentencing a chocoholic to give up chocolate is a cruel and unusual punishment, usually meted out for medical reasons, such as allergies or caffeine sensitivity. Fortunately, both the addiction and taste … Read More
FAT-PRODUCING WHITE FOOD STICKS TO YOU LIKE GLUE
by Dalia B. Tepper If you haven’t heard by now that “white foods”—such as refined and processed grains and sugars—are fat-factories with little or no nutritional value, you must have been living alone on an … Read More
Perked Up Without Caffeine Jitters
By Catharine L. Kaufman — a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink One recent day, while standing in line at the local coffeehouse among the denizens suffering, as I was, with the usual mid-afternoon slump, I could … Read More
On The Road
Tasty, Portable Foods that Keep Travelers Alert and Energized By Dina Eliash Robinson If you have ever wondered why we need rest and recovery after even the least active vacation, consider how mentally and … Read More