Friday’s Surf & Turf #15
Here's this week's list of 10 articles I came across on the web. Most of these articles relate to diet, health, nutrition and sustainability. And some have absolutely nothing to do with any of those! Reminder: Just because I post a link to an article doesn't necessarily mean I agree with its content. I just think you should know what's being said out … Read More...
Fava-Cannellini Bean Dip with Green Peas Cilantro & Garlic
There are three things about this recipe that your guests don't need to know. First, that it's loaded with protein and other good-for-you ingredients. Second, that it's super simple to make. And three, that it's loaded with garlic. Well, they'll eventually figure that one out, but you know what they say – if everyone's eating it….. With a party dip as … Read More...
Mediterranean No-Pasta Vegetable Lasagna
I've been a bit of an absentee landlord around here recently. For the past two weeks, I've been getting hit from all sides with things that had to be handled right away, so my apologies for putting the blog on the back burner. But it did give me an opportunity to highlight some of the recipes I've been making for EatClean in case you haven't had a … Read More...
Friday’s Surf & Turf #14
Here's this week's list of interesting articles I found surfing the web this week. Enjoy! Chimps Are No Chumps: Give Them An Oven, They'll Learn To Cook (audio) New Study: Typical American Diet and Dairy Products Raise Prostate Cancer Death Risk What 5 Days of Junk Food Does To Your Metabolism 15 Eating Habits That Make You Live Longer (and … Read More...
Greek Panzanella Salad with Grilled Garlic Bread
It seems like every other day there's another article or study praising the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, like how it can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, and memory loss. If you're looking to jump on the band wagon but don't know where to start, try this beautiful and delicious salad made with your favorite rustic … Read More...
Nam Sod Spring Rolls with Ginger-Lime-Garlic Sauce
Two of my favorite Thai dishes are Spring Rolls and Nam Sod. So why not combine them into one delicious appetizer? I made this recipe vegan by substituting tofu instead of ground chicken or pork normally used in a Nam Sod salad. The result has all the flavor of the Nam Sod sauce minus the heavy, gut-bomb effect of deep-fried spring rolls. Making … Read More...
Friday’s Surf & Turf #13
Here's this week's list of articles that caught my eye on the web. Reminder: just because I post a link doesn't necessarily mean I agree with it, but it's good to know what information is being put out there. The Milk Myth: Getting Clarity About Calcium Fast Food vs The African Diet -- The Bacteria Battle Waged In Your Gut Are Some Leafy Green … Read More...
Smoky Gazpacho with Avocado
Honesty is the best policy, right? So, honestly, this isn't the easiest recipe to make. It's actually a bit of a pain in the arse. But, honestly, it's worth the effort. Once you get past grating the tomatoes and pushing the mixture through a sieve, you'll see why the end result is worth the culinary exertion. And while your taste buds are doing the … Read More...
Tuscan White Bean & Baby Kale Soup with Garlic-Parmesan Croutons
I'm always looking for easier, faster ways to do things. Now that the weather is warming up, I don't want to spend too much time over a hot stove. I eat a lot of "raw" foods in the summer to keep cool, but sometimes, I just want a nice, hot meal despite the climbing temps outside. My shortcut for making soup in the summer is to just put … Read More...
Friday’s Surf & Turf #12
Here's this week's list of 10 interesting articles I found online. Most of the articles are related to health, nutrition, and sustainability. But occasionally I find something non-food related that I thought you might like to see. Enjoy! Video Shows Exactly How Eating Organic Affects Pesticide Levels In Our Bodies (video) This is Why Processed … Read More...