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Recipe: Simple Miso Soup
Because it's so flavorful, you don't need much besides miso to make a surprisingly delicious soup, as can be seen in this recipe. We're sharing it now because miso soup is both light and warming--perfect for the variable days of spring when the weather can swing from...
Miso: Quick, Easy Mealtime Fun
"More mealtime fun" and "excitement" were popular responses in our Mealtime Transformation Survey that we shared in the last post. Happily, it doesn't take much to brighten up mealtimes. Something as simple as a new ingredient can be completely adequate. Miso, for...
Mealtime Transformation Surveys Are In–and I’m Surprised
Many thanks to everyone who completed the Meal Time Transformation Survey that we shared in the last post. We also got responses from several classes and events over the last month. In summary, you all have enlightened me! I learned that a food life transformation...
Spark a Transformation in Your Food Life
Not surprisingly, it happened again. The only surprising thing is that it happened in my Pilates class of all places. But the "it" was the same: another unfortunate mealtime lament. It started when someone in class mentioned the nice article we got in the Daily...
Recipe: Gluten and Dairy Free Meatballs for Everyday or Special Days
What makes a dish special--something we'd love to serve for special days and holidays? Our live class next week explores how to turn simple foods into special foods, but if you can't make that class, here's a recipe that is a perfect case in point. I decided to make...
Your Recipes Are Half Missing!
Ever wonder why a recipe might not taste as good as you’d hoped, even though you followed it exactly? Here’s a big reason: Recipes are usually missing half the information you need to make them turn out the way you want. Discover how you can “find” what’s missing from your recipes.
Recipe: Irish Colcannon–a Healthier Version
Simple Potatoes, Kale and Onions Make a Beautiful, Super Nutritious and Tasty Dish. Talk about comfort food! Check out this modified version that reduces calories and boosts nutrients–while still being filling and yummy.
Colcannon: Decoding the Missing Information Between the Lines of a Recipe
Want your recipes to taste better? Learn to “read between the lines” of the recipe to discover the tricks and information that will make it sing and sparkle for you. Here is a good example to get you started.
Recipe: Bone-Broth Pork Green Chili
Bone-Broth Pork Green Chili A dish with many uses: Use as a sauce over, e.g., burritos, as a side soup, or as a one-dish meal with the addition of shredded or ground chicken or pork. Plus, it can be made entirely from the pantry, with the exception of the optional...
What’s Up with Bone Broth?
Bone broth is BIG. I knew it for sure when I saw that Pacific Foods is now making it, and whole cases were specially displayed at Whole Foods. So what's the deal? Essentially, a bone broth is just animal bones simmered in water. But unlike broths and stocks where the...
Recipe: Slow Cooker Roasted Chicken
Want a nicely browned and crisped chicken that’s still moist and tender? Try the slow cooker!
Kitchen Purging–2 Stories
The key to clutter-free, friendly kitchens lies in simple math–one new thing in, one old thing out. See how two readers applied this idea in their kitchens.