Freecipe: Lightened Up Eggplant Parmesan
Ingredients Eggplant: 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 Tbs water 2 cups whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) ¼ cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 2 (1-pound) eggplants, peeled and...
View ArticleCommit To Fit 2013: Judith Zissman: Week 5-6: Reframing Exercise & Savoring Food
A dear friend recently recovered from a major surgery that left her unable to walk without enormous pain for several months. In the days afterwards, she posted something to her Facebook page about...
View ArticlePeruvian Power Food: Camu Camu Powder
Did you know that camu is the fruit with the most vitamin C on the planet? It has 60 times more vitamin C than an orange! Camu is a tropical fruit that is commonly found in the Amazonian jungle. This...
View ArticlePeruvian Power Foods: Sacha Inchi “Hummus” Dressing
The ingredient labels of store-bought salad dressings always amaze me. They are often full of foreign ingredients like “xanthan gum,” “sodium citrate,” “modified food starch” and “natural flavor.” No...
View ArticleCommit To Fit 2013: Judith Zissman: Week 16: Is Cheese Bread A Superfood?
It’s been a challenging few weeks. Nothing catastrophic, but just challenging, the way life is sometimes. My son is teething and standing, both of which interfere with his ability to nap, which then...
View ArticlePeruvian Power Foods: Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa, and Mango Salad
Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa, and Mango Salad Recipe by Sharon Palmer, RD, The Plant-Powered Dietitian The jewel-like black beans shine in this crunchy, zesty salad. Serve it with corn tortillas...
View ArticleFreecipe: Farro with Spinach-Basil Pesto
Farro has been a staple grain of the Mediterranean and Near East for thousands of years. Because farro is more difficult to grow and provides a lower yield than most grains, it lost popularity through...
View ArticleCommit To Fit 2013: Judith Zissman: Week 24: 1 Million Carrots: A Series Of...
So before we get to the carrots – did you see that Diana Nyad completed her incredible swim from Cuba to Florida? I guess I can’t complain about being too old to chase my son around a playground, huh?...
View ArticlePeruvian Power Foods: Superfood Avocado Cacao Mousse
If you are a chocolate lover like I am then you will love this chocolate mousse. It’s made with all natural ingredients, super nutritious and amazingly delicious Made with: Avocado: Heart healthy and...
View ArticleCommit To Fit 2013: Judith Zissman: Week 27-28: Meal Planning
I really enjoy cooking with fresh seasonal vegetables and local organic meats rather than relying on pre-made or processed foods. In the Bay Area, we’re incredibly lucky to have an amazing variety of...
View ArticleHow to Make Aji De Gallina (Peruvian Cuisine)
Have you had Peruvian food? It is so delicious! Many of our followers asked me to show them how to make a very popular Peruvian dish called “Aji de Gallina” (shredded chicken breast with chili paste...
View ArticleFreecipe: Baked Eggplant Feta
I was recently in Greece and had several amazing baked feta dishes. Each of the dishes I had slightly differed from one to the next so I decided to create a delicious dish that encompassed the flavors...
View ArticleSacha Vida Inchi Seed and Oil: Peruvian Superfoods
What Is It? Plukenetia volubilis, commonly known as Sacha Inchi, is a healing plant native to the Peruvian Amazon that produces star-shaped green fruits which yield edible seeds. It has been...
View ArticleFreecipe: Fried Black Rice
Fried Black Rice Serves 6 Ingredients 4 cups black rice, cooked 1 bunch scallions, diced and divided (green and white) 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 Tbsp. olive oil 3 eggs 1 Tbsp. ginger, crushed 1 Tbsp....
View ArticleRoasted Vegetables with Purple Potatoes
VEGAN/GLUTEN FREE This is one of my best secret weapons. I use this as a side, in pasta sauces, soups, in salads, on meats—you name it. The combination brings a different dimension to your dishes, and...
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