Growing up in the South, soup to me was a concoction made cream or cheese or both — broccoli & cheese soup, shrimp bisque, corn chowder. While a gumbo may have been less rich, it would take days to make (or so it seemed). That’s why I avoided making them when I got older — either […]
Pizza might not be a vegetable, despite some governmental confusion a while back, but there are healthy ways to prepare this special treat without loading up on fat and calories. Pizza is also a great meal to eat before a long run or other athletic endeavor, especially if you load it up with veggies. Another […]
According to research by Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters®, Americans still struggle with the economics of eating well. In fact, low-income families claim that cost is the biggest barrier to eating healthy foods. You don’t have to break the bank to eat well! To help shed some light on this subject matter, I am providing […]
This is another easy-to-pull together meal that tastes great and is super healthy, too. You can also whip this up with whatever you have in your cupboard and/or alter to include what you like. The secret ingredient that pulls it all together is the avocado cream. It even tastes good by itself and pulls all the […]
For six weeks, I am teaching a course at Anser Charter School in Boise called the Great Veggie Challenge for students in grades 1-3. The course description opens by saying: Are you ready to take the challenge and prove to yourself and your parents that you can eat – and actually like – vegetables? […]
Looking for something creative to do with Thanksgiving leftovers? Whether you use a roasted chicken or turkey, enchiladas are a delicious and versatile dish. I use the term versatile because you can mix and match ingredients based on personal preference and what you have on hand — and it nearly impossible to mess them up. […]
Just this week in Boise, the temperatures took a major nosedive. Fall is definitely in the air! Have you experienced the same in your neck of the woods? If so, what better time to step into healthier habits! Fall is a great time to take small steps towards a healthier lifestyle. If your big goal […]
As I mentioned earlier in the week, we have bought a new house and will be moving in mid-May. We have also moved out of our soon-to-be old home and are staying in a 1-room studio apartment. Though our “palace” has a kitchen, it is not fully stocked as recommended in Eat In Not Out. […]