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12 Summer Dinners In a Snap With Recipes Ready In 10 Minutes or Less Dinner in 10 minutes? It's possible. These recipes use ripe summer produce to make quick (and often cool) work of dinner.

Spicy Cauliflower Spicy Cauliflower Print Author: Daphne Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 4-6 servings This is simple and flavorful. It can become your favorite go-to vegetable dish. Ingredients 1 medium-large head of cauliflower, broken into florets. 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 cup of...

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Cancer Prevention and Cruciferous Vegetables New nutrition and cancer research suggest there may be even more incentive for eating our veggies, especially those cruciferous variety. Webster's dictionary defines cruciferous vegetables as a family of plants which that have four petals arranged like the arms of a cross.  Examples of these vegetab...

Simple Naturally-Dyed Easter Eggs I grew up coloring eggs using natural colorants in food as an alternative to store-bought Easter egg dyes.  Using onion skins, for example, I was amazed at intense pigmentation they would transder to the eggs. There are many ways of dying eggs using brightly colored foods as the source of staining,…

Microbiome and Me The microbiome refers to  network of trillions of bacteria and microorganisms that live in our gut and are shaped by our genetics and our nutritional exposure.  We are recognizing the importance of the microbiome and are realizing that this network of bacteria functions almost as a separate organ sy...

Avocado Egg Salad   By substituting avocado for mayonnaise, this version of egg salad is steps up to a be protein-packed, satisfying meal with healthy, monounsaturated fat. Avocado Egg Salad Print Author: Daphne Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 2-3 sandwiches Ingredients 3 hard boiled…

Surviving Brunch Brunch is having a moment. Quaint eateries with brunch-focused food and beverage options seem to be popping up everywhere, and many restaurants are expanding their menus to accommodate for these special, mid-morning meals. Unlike breakfast, lunch, and dinner, an American brunch seems to be imprecise...

My talented friend, Amy Riolo, a renowned Mediterranean chef, is offering this cooking series in Bethesda.

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Mediterranean Diet Master Series This series offers an intense introduction to the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet, the nutritional foundations of the diet, and practical tips to implement it at home, as well as delicious recipes to enjoy. Developed by Amy Riolo who is a Culinary Advisor for The Mediterranean Food Alliance and t...

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Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label The FDA finalized the new Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods to reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease. The new label will make it easier for consumers to make better informed food choices.

this is easy and delicious...getting tired of crutches for almost three months

Ropa Vieja: Easy Crock Pot Recipe I am on crutches from recent ACL surgery.  Cooking has been more of a challenge these days, and I have been using my crock pot regularly.  I have a gem of a crock pot as well; a small version of a traditional one, which lets met prepare smaller meals for two or three. With my husband traveling for w…

Mixed Vegetable Frittata Mixed Vegetable Frittata Print Cuisine: Mediterranean Author: Daphne Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 6 servings Fritatta is an egg-based Italiian dish, similar to an omelette or quiche, without a crust. Ingredients 8 eggs, gently beaten ½ cup milk or cream 1 small o…

Fall is a time for apples...and green tomatoes.


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Apples and Green Tomatoes: A Fall Day at the Farm Apples and Green Tomatoes: A Fall Day at the Farm September 28, 2015 by daphnek Leave a Comment This past weekend, I took my daughter and her friend to a local farm to pick apples. The apples were plentiful and we enjoyed tasting suncrisp, gala, empire, and jonagolds, and discriminating the distinc…

Cooking Fruit Cooking Fruit September 9, 2015 by daphnek Leave a Comment Roasting peaches on the grill Cooking fruit is an easy and delicious way to make a dessert or side dish. The process of roasting or grilling of fruits creates caramelization of the sugars which adds to the dimensions and intensity of taste.…

Read on for a simple way to enjoy clams this summer.

Clams Clams July 27, 2015 by daphnek Leave a Comment Clams are nutrient dense food with many benefits I love to eat clams in the summer. They remind me of my childhood at the Jersey Shore, as we often enjoyed them on a lazy Sunday afternoon as an appetizer before dinner. Perhaps one of the most nutrient…

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Mediterranean Diet: New Orleans Style Mediterranean Diet: New Orleans Style July 15, 2015 by daphnek Leave a Comment Special delivery: 40 pounds of live Louisiana crawfish arrive to Maryland for high school graduation BBQ New Orleans is a “foodie” city for sure. Fresh seafood, ripe ingredients, fragrant spices and cultural diversity ad…

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Roasted Tomato Bruschetta Roasted Tomato Bruschetta July 20, 2015 by daphnek Leave a Comment Roasted Tomato Bruschetta Roasted Tomato Bruschetta Print Author: Daphne Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 6 servings This is an easy way to enjoy the flavors of fresh tomatoes during the summer seasons…

5 Internet Health Claims for Scrutiny 5 Internet Health Claims for Scrutiny June 9, 2015 by daphnek Leave a Comment The Composition and Claims of Snake Oil Varied Among its Manufacturers Throughout history, it has often been difficult to sort out fact from fiction when it comes to health-based claims. It is especially challenging on th…

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Evidence-Based Medicine and Internet Culture Evidence-Based Medicine and Internet Culture May 5, 2015 by daphnek Leave a Comment Health information should be based upon research from peer-reviewed journals. Practicing evidence-based medicine is essential to delivering good medicine. Evidence-based medicine refers to making medical decisions b…

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Easy Guacamole Easy Guacamole Author: Daphne Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 4 portions This a simple and delicious way of making fresh guac, serve with tortillas or dip vegetable sticks Ingredients 2 whole avocados 2 cloves garlic minced 1 medium tomato diced 1/2 juice lemon 1/2 teaspoon salt fresh pepper Instructions Slice avocados in half. [ 65 more words. ]

A Caution about Muscle-Building Supplements: A Case for Nutrient-Rich Food I'm often asked about the role of supplements in terms of improving health and optimizing overall wellness. As a physician trained to practice evidence-based medicine, I am wary of claims about fo...

Pepin is inspiration in promoting and teaching home cooking for everyone.

Happy 80th Birthday, Jacques Pepin Julia Child once called Jacques Pepin, the "best chef in America." He is credited for teaching millions of Americans how to cook through his television series and many cookbooks, including Essenti...

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Roasted Root Vegetables Roasted Root Vegetables Author: Daphne Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 60 mins Total time: 1 hour 10 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients You can select a variety of vegetables, but I recommend trying red potatoes, onion, rutabaga, garlic, parsnips, carrots, and/or turnips as a start in any combination. Beets are fine as well. but red beets will stain the other vegetables. [ 149 more words. ]

Root Vegetables: Ugly Ducklings in the Market The Ugly Ducklings Root vegetables are nutrient-dense vegetables, full of flavor and health benefits. Their appearance may scare some away, since they often have tough and unattractive coverings ...

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Roasted Root Vegetables Roasted Root Vegetables Author: Daphne Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 60 mins Total time: 1 hour 10 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients You can select a variety of vegetables, but I recommend trying red potatoes, onion, rutabaga, garlic, parsnips, carrots, and/or turnips as a start in any combination. Beets are fine as well. but red beets will stain the other vegetables so yellow beets may work better. [ 149 more words. ]

Mediterranean Diet and Cognitive Function Following a Mediterranean diet may be associated with higher levels of cognitive function, according to a study by the Spanish prospective cohort, SUN project published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. Eight hundred participants averaging 60 years old were assessed on their level of adherence to a 10-point (0-9)Mediterranean diet (MedDiet Score) and the relationship between their cognitive function. [ 328 more words. ]

Does anyone remember eating Brunswick Stew in Williamsburg as a child? I love this recipe because all ingredients are shelf-stable/frozen, so can be purchased ahead of time.

Brunswick Stew for a Snow Day Brunswick stew is a thick vegetable and meat-based soup, with origins from the Colonial-American South. There are versions of Brunswick stew that hail from Virginia, Georgia, and other Southern sta...

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