Last weekend, the temperature here was very cold so a pot of soup was just what the doctor ordered. So we decided to make udon noodles in tomato broth – a type of soup that is popular in Japan.
It was basically a two step process. First, boil the udon noodles and then distribute them in serving bowls. If you use ready to serve udons, you can skip the boiling of the noodles and cut about 20 minutes off the prep time. Second, prepare the tomato broth. This step is pretty simple as there are only a few ingredients. Give… Continue reading
Creamy mashed potatoes get even better when topped with a savory trio of cheese, onions, and bacon. Plus, these potatoes offer make-ahead appeal.
Ingredients: 3 pounds of potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and cubed 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup butter, cubed 1/4 cup 2% milk 1 1/2 tspn onion powder 1 tspn salt 1 tspn garlic powder 1/2 tspn pepper 6 bacon strips, chopped (for vegetarian option skip it or use croutons) 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese 3 green onions, chopped
Preparation:
If you are looking in to vegan diet change or occasionally eat vegan food, this recipe cookbook is for you. Acclaimed author Lorna Sass, creator of the hit New Soy Cookbook, once again displays her talent for combining good health with great taste. With a little flair and an abundance of whole grains, beans, fresh fruits and vegetables, and herbs and spices, it’s easy to create the exciting recipes presented in The New Vegan Cookbook. Satisfying and cholesterol-free, even kosher cooks will find they can slip these… Continue reading
From wild Chanterelle mushrooms and Walla Walla onions to marionberries and hazelnuts, the Pacific Northwest produces some of the country’s most delicious food. The Northwest Vegetarian Cookbook features 200 fresh, accessible recipes that celebrate these unique flavors. It also profiles twelve growers and beekeepers of Oregon and Washington through inspiring essays that transport the reader to the farm where food is picked from trees, bushes, and vines.
Debra Daniels-Zeller has created a great culinary reference and an introduction to the bounty of local markets, with tips… Continue reading
Many parents with young kids like to encourage healthy eating at home. Research as shown that many kids who help with cooking at home, tend to eat healthier and home cooked meals as a grown up too. This strategy may work with a very picky eater, who will not eat many things, but if he has helped with cooking process, he will show an interest to eating a vegetable that he never has tried before. Our team members are parents who have used this technique with their kids with much success.
The key is to start small, have safe kitchen… Continue reading
Starting your day with a good, nutritional breakfast will not only fuel you up for the day but also will help you staying healthy and fit.
I love cooking at home in my dutch oven cookware or thermal cooker. I love home cooked meals. But there are some times, when you just want to eat out and not worry about cutting, cooking and doing dishes. I love experimenting and eating out in different ethnic restaurants and trying out new cuisines.
Eating out can be expensive or cheap enough, depending on where you eat, what you order and type of food you choose. The best would be to able to eat out decent meal, without breaking your bank… Continue reading
School mornings are most hectic for many parents, kids going to school with little or junk food breakfast feel sluggish and tired by lunch time. Having quick, easy and healthy breakfast is important not only for kids but also for adults. Here are some fast quick and easy breakfast ideas for those rushed school mornings.
This is by far the best and healthiest vegetarian pizza you will ever taste. Especially that its gluten and GMO free. Many kids and adults can not eat wheat gluten so having this recipe at gathering will satisfy both regular eater as well as kids and people who can not eat gluten. It is great for many ADD and ADHD kids from what personal nutritionist have told me.