This dish gets its name from “pasta primavera,” which, as legend has it, originated not in Italy (where primavera means spring) but in the US some 40 years ago when Sirio Maccioni, owner of the famed New York restaurant Le Cirque, had the idea to throw together seasonal vegetables with pasta because he didn’t have […]
Cauliflower Recipe with Zesty Walnut Pesto, Spotlight on Walnuts and Pesto, Plant-based Foods for Skin Health and Get Moving for Life Achieving good health is a lot like doing a jigsaw puzzle, with the key pieces being diet, exercise, and well-being. This week’s newsletter shows just how they fit together, with walnuts being a surprising […]
Cauliflower is an amazingly versatile vegetable, thanks to its mild taste. Think of it as a healthy base for your favorite sauces. I like to dress it up with this Southwestern-style pesto. Any leftovers make a great cold lunch the next day! Ingredients 1 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed, dried, and stemmed 2 cloves garlic, coarsely […]
These muffins have a great crunch and are packed with whole grain goodness. Ingredients 1-1/2 cups white whole wheat or whole wheat pastry flour 3/4 cup rolled oats 2 ounces almonds or walnuts, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon stevia 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 cup blueberries, rinsed and […]
