I spent the past couple of weeks researching and writing a blog post about cheese, so I was in the mood to cook with it even more than usual. I put together this pasta last week and it was so tasty and easy, I wanted to share it with you…
Budget-friendly meals for when you *really* don’t feel like cooking
A few years ago I wrote a blog post called “ What to cook when you don’t feel like cooking .” I pull it out when brainstorming with clients who are struggling with a lack of time and energy for cooking. Lately though, some have said that they’re not up for even that much time in the kitchen. Heart…
Mediterranean Sofrito and Lentils
Have you heard of sofrito? It was new to me in 2013 when I saw it mentioned in the first major report from the PREDIMED study , which showed about 30% fewer heart events in people in Spain randomly assigned to follow a Mediterranean (versus low-fat) diet. What exactly were they eating,…
Heart-healthy French toast berry cobbler
We have this problem in my house… no one likes to eat the bread heels / ends / crusts. Whatever you call them, no one here wants them. But I hate to waste them, so I collect them in a bag in the freezer. I can’t make enough bread crumbs…
Festive food for a small table
Full disclosure: It’s December 19 and I’m doing my Christmas meal planning here. Some people are smart enough to do this two or three weeks early, but I am definitely not one of them! So as I’m contemplating options, I’ll share and help you out, in case you’re a last-minute…
What to cook when you don’t feel like cooking
Too tired to cook? Too busy? Just don’t feel like it? I get it. Most of us need a break from cooking every once in a while. But if once in a while has turned into several nights a week, and you’re stopping at McDonald’s, ordering a pizza, or picking…
10 low-sugar beverages that aren’t (plain old) water
I was brainstorming with a client this week on ways to stay hydrated in a demanding work setting while wearing a mask all day. A challenge for sure. “Just drink more water” is easy to say, harder to do. And what if you’re not keen on water? We strategized about…
10 heart-healthy(ish) comfort foods for a COVID winter
Emotional eating was the theme of the week in my practice. (And I’m getting busier!) I think after 7 months of living with COVID-19, people are shifting their attention back to other aspects of health, including nutrition. (And getting more comfortable with virtual appointments. Yay!) First, two tips about emotional…