Recipes by Deirdre Holmes (Page 5)
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Blueberries: Sal’s Way.Blueberries. I am basking in this little beauty’s all-around goodness: taste, appearance, picking comfort, versatility, preservability, and remarkably high nutritional value. Blueberries have been characterized as a “superfood”, which is a food that provides well above-average health benefits. They are an excellent source of… |
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A Meatless Monday Treat: Chocolate HummusI’ve been dipping into hummus (delicious vegetarian staple that it is) for as long as I can remember. I’ve loved chocolate even longer, and ever since nutrition research reclassified chocolate from “candy” to an (almost) “health food,” a dark bar, cacao powder and cacao nibs have been regulars in my cupboard. I’m sure I’ve combined… |
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Must Have Been Something I Ate (book review, recipes and how to win a copy)You mysteriously don’t feel well. Since you don’t know what’s causing it, it “must have been something you ate”. We’ve grown accustomed to blaming food for these short-term undesired states.But, what if you focused on nutrient-dense real foods and you… |
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Welcome Summer with this Super Seasonal SnackHow do a meatless monday, summer solstice eve, strawberry season, the first day of school vacation and healthy eating all come together? Over here: in a Strawberry-Ricotta Cone.Strawberrry-Ricotta Cones:Method:In a medium-sized bowl, combine washed strawberries (cut into small pieces) and other fruit (cut into similar sized pieces)… |
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Celebrate Meatless Monday with Super Seasonal SnackHow do a meatless monday, summer solstice eve, strawberry season, the first day of school vacation and healthy eating all come together? Over here: in a Strawberry-Ricotta Cone.Strawberrry-Ricotta Cones:Method:In a medium-sized bowl, combine washed strawberries (cut into small pieces) and other fruit (cut into similar sized pieces)… |
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Meatless Monday is on a Roll: A Ramp ‘n’ Greens RollThe days are getting longer, lighter and warmer, but eating from the garden is still a good while off. At this time of year, I want to spend as much time as I can outside (so quick-fix dinners is what we’re having), and I love to incorporate the few wild and cultivated foods which can be harvested already.Method:Preheat oven to… |
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When the Wild Leeks are RampantThis slideshow requires JavaScript.Here, in the woods of northern Vermont, as in many other wooded areas (none the least of which is the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia), the ramp, or wild leek, is one of the great springtime forageable foods. I’ve never heard of anyone cultivating them, so it makes for a great excuse for a… |
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How to Love the Stinging NettleSpend a little time outside in spring and summer, and chances are, you’ve been introduced to the stinging nettle. Brush against its leaves, even just slightly, and it will make its presence known by leaving a definite stinging sensation on your skin. Whether you’ve had this experience, or are just now envisioning it, you may not be… |
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Meatless Monday: Spring Greens FrittataI have five hens. Not for a one-time chicken dinner, but for large, fresh, delicious and highly nutritious eggs every single day. Cooking with eggs is an easy way to replace meat with a low-cost vegetarian protein.An egg is lacking in only two nutrients I look for in my meals: fiber and vitamin C, both of which are plentiful in… |
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Jazzed Up Mashed Potatoes with a Bouquet of KaleHealthy and happy children – what every mother hopes and works for. In the United States, Mother’s Day was started when Anna Jarvis organized a day to raise awareness of poor health conditions in her community, a cause she believed would be best advocated for by mothers. So, on Mother’s Day, why not honor yours in the spirit of good… |
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