Quick Tip: Rethink Your Servingware
Quick Tip: Rethink Your Servingware. I realized today, when I was throwing together a lunch of oatmeal, peas, and sharp cheddar, that I rarely consider putting meals on plates. (And oh, the oatmeal thing was a meal for one. It was a little mushy, but, hey: Veggie+Grain+Protein=Meal, right? It tasted pretty good.) Bowls are easier to contain a slurry of ingredients and work well for grains, especially. Some Ideas: -a cold quinoa salad topped with beans -stir-fried veggies & a protein over rice -Israeli cous-cous cooked with red pepper and onion, floating in vegetable broth with tofu -a...
Read MoreHomemade Veggie Burgers
My dad always said my mom’s best meals were the ones she made when, supposedly, there was “nothing to eat in the house.” My mother is the Queen of Something From Nothing. I try to emulate her tactics using wholesome ingredients. I blog each week about whichever meal I’ve created from “nothing.” When it’s the night before grocery day and I’ve got a bunch of leftovers, it’s time to throw something easy and quick together. I hope these meal ideas keep you from resorting to that can o’ condensed soup casserole or, even worse, fast food! Remember:...
Read MoreA Huge Change You Can Make TODAY: Freezing Grains
Two of the cornerstones of healthier eating are 1) cooking your own meals and 2) consuming whole grains. This becomes a snafu of sorts when the concept of time is thrown into the mix since whole grains take longer than a hot microwave minute to cook. So, once a month, I cook ahead. I like to keep a stockpile of pre-cooked rice and quinoa in the freezer in storage bags. (Occasionally, I’ll cook another grain like kamut or wheat berries, but rice and quinoa are my standbys.) If you can’t find affordable, organic grains in your area, consider Green Polka Dot Box, an online grocery...
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