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December 2009 Newsletter
Many people associate shopping with the Winter holiday season, but for me it’s about sharing delicious home-made food, decorating, playing music and inviting neighbors over to share a plate of cookies and a simple holiday toast.
As I dropped off a container of meatballs for my neighbor Eliza the other day, she in turn gave me a wonderful creamy broccoli-cauliflower soup with curry. Who says that you can’t maintain that holiday feeling of sharing all year round?
The gift of home-made holiday baked goods never goes out of style, and when you make a large batch they can be more economical too! That’s why I want you to download my “Healthy Holiday Entertaining” booklet full of scrumptious holiday recipes and time-saving tips so you can truly enjoy the company of your friends and family at your next get-together. What better way to wish family and friends a happy and healthy holiday season than with home-made goodies made with love?
As many of you have noticed over the last few months, I am posting updates five days a week – and below you’ll see a small selection of posts from last month. For a complete listing, check out the November 2009 archive of “Chew On This” »
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Happy and Healthy Cooking,
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Baking with whole wheat flour is easy and can be delicious as long as you don’t over bake it. These bars taste very close to the traditional version made with white flour.
Whole Wheat Holiday Baking
Whole wheat baking can be easy if you know the ins and outs of how to handle whole wheat flour. In this must-read article, I’ll cover how to pick the right flour, and how to adjust liquids and baking time.
Sweet Potatoes and Apples for Thanksgiving
Sweet and soothing, tart and rich, apples and sweet potatoes make a fall duet that is irresistable when sprinkled with spice and honeyed walnuts. I made these lovely layers with the help of a Japanese mandoline that will give you uniform slices in seconds. But there are plenty of other tools to make the prep time for your favorite Thanksgiving dishes go a lot faster without investing too much cash.
Spice Up Your Life
Today, I tested this garlic rice recipe from “Spice Up Your Life the Flexitarian Way”, a new cookbook by Bindu Grandhi. The dish is spicy, easy to make, and just plain good, much like many of the other unique, tasty recipes that are appropriate for both vegetarians and people who enjoy lean meat and fish…
The Best Oven Fries
Like most everyone else on the planet, I love french fries. But like most other people, I also try to avoid fast food and fried foods – here’s a step by step guide to make your own fries!
The Skinny Chef In Pittsburgh Tribune
Ahead of an event tonight at my alma mater, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review ran Rachel Weaver’s interview with me. In it, we discussed how I got started as the Skinny Chef and my upcoming book “Secrets Of A Skinny Chef”.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Interview
Last week, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gretchen McKay interviewed me ahead of an event this week where I will be speaking. The interview was an opportunity to share my journey into the culinary world.
Homemade Fried Rice
As a teen, I had a real passion for fried rice and, since I was a vegetarian at the time, I thought that ordering takeout Chinese vegetable fried rice at least twice a week was a fairly healthy choice. Now that I cook at home more frequently and often have leftover rice, I find that making my favorite takeout dish at home is cheap, healthy and delicious.
Tender Chicken Dishes for Fast Week Night Cooking
Chicken is by far the most popular protein. It’s very versatile, spanning all cultures and cuisines, well liked and diet friendly. Home cooks tend to over cook chicken so in today’s post I’m going to tell you about one of the easiest ways to cook chicken properly. The cooking technique is the same for each of the four quick cooking chicken dishes listed, so once you master it you can try all the sauces to add delicious variety to your dinner table.
Are Eggs Bad for You?
Why do eggs get a bad rap when it comes to health? It probably isn’t a good food choice for someone who has serious cholesterol or weight issues, however, most health studies surrounding egg consumption along with a healthy diet tell us that eggs are not at the root of many food-related health issues.
Turkey Bacon vs. Pork Bacon
I often get asked why I choose turkey bacon for recipes and breakfast, given that turkey bacon is slightly higher in sodium compared to pork bacon. But while sodium content is an important aspect, there’s more to consider.
Perfect Protein
One of the biggest dieting myths out there claim that most people don’t get enough protein – yet in fact, the average American consumes about 50% more than the recommended daily amount.
Whole Wheat Linzer Cookies
With Thanksgiving around the corner, baking season has officially begun. I consider desserts a special treat, but if I can find a way to make them lighter without compromising on taste, that’s even better.
Vegefying Pasta
Pasta has gotten a bad rap in recent years with all of the “anti-carb” diets, but I refuse to remove it from my dinner table. The key is to eat smaller portions and fill it out with some serious veggie power.
What We Say Matters
I am an avid yoga practitioner always looking for more ways to bring the principles of yoga off the mat and into my life. A lot of what I do with cooking, my blog, and programs like “Ditch the Diets” has roots in what I learned from yogic philosophy and the daily practice of self reflection.
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February 8, 2010, 3:19 pm
I Like the lenght of your articles.v