I’m not even going to pretend I need to convince you to try this one. You just do. Fact. How to Eat now has over 150 recipes in the bank and there are only a handful that aren’t original or adapted. This is one of them. It’s one of those rare recipe finds where you…
How To: Big Batch – Vegetarian Butternut Squash and Two Bean Chipotle Chili
Did you all enjoy the Superbowl? What an exciting game, right? Ok, you got me. I only turned it on for the half time show, which I thought was quite enjoyable. And really, the only other reason I would ever be at a Superbowl party is for the food. So it may be a week…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Eggplant Parmesan Sandwiches
I’ve been making these sandwiches for a long time. I’ve wavered about using them for a blog post though, since my standard technique is to fry the eggplant slices in a large quantity of oil, which I attest is extremely delicious but perhaps not appropriate as a recipe makeover. So I tried baking them. And…
How To: Quickie Meal – Thai Chicken Cabbage Wraps
After a slew of vegetarian dinners, lunches, soups, and healthy sides, I think it is high time we satisfy our hungry carnivorous readers out there. I think we’ve mentioned it before, while we both tend to cook vegetarian most nights of the week, I still keep my freezer stocked with chicken breasts, lean ground meat,…
How to: Snack Healthy – No Bake Energy Squares
Turns out, as you age, boundless youthful energy fades. It’s basically robbery. So now that I’m a grown up (and I use the term loosely) I recognize that fuelling my body the right way at the right time is key to maximizing my energy level. A couple of weeks ago I played in a volleyball…
How To: Recipe Makeover – Lasagna Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
You would think after a large bowl of creamy and cheesy polenta our comfort food craving would be satisfied. Well, think again! After returning home from sunny Florida where I feasted on frozen yogurt, fresh fish and salads, and green juice, the cold weather here has me craving more comfort. And what is more comforting…
How to: Healthy Sides – Creamy Polenta
Here’s something you don’t see every day. A side dish that’s warm, satisfyingly starchy, creamy and wait for it… healthy. Yup, cross my heart. Polenta is made from ground whole grain corn which is cooked in a liquid until soft. It can be eaten right away in a porridge-like state or allowed to cool, solidify…