Tarragon Lentils with Fried Marinated Tofu
In my continued efforts to experiment with tofu, I came up with this yummy flavor combination that can be prepared ahead of time and then finished quickly on the day you want to serve it.
View ArticleCashew Coconut Vegetable Curry
I love all types of curry. I have always made them on the stove, but last week I thought, “why not try it in the slow cooker?” It worked like a charm! Curry is a versitile dish that you can easily...
View ArticleGinger Edamame Hummus
Yesterday, live on KVOA, I talked about how the balance of omega-6 to omega-3 fats will impact inflammation in our bodies. Omega-6 and omega-3 fats are a direct link to our genes. They are incredibly...
View ArticleDark Chocolate Dipped Oranges
This is an extraordinarily simple treat that looks fantastic. Make it as a fun sweet-snack or serve it as an elegant dessert. And yes, there are health benefits here! Anti-inflammatory Antioxidants...
View ArticleAnti-Inflammatory Living
This month we’ve been talking all about inflammation and anti-inflammatory foods. You can find information all over the place on an “anti-inflammatory diet”. But diet is really only part of it. Even...
View ArticleBalancing Our Plates
There’s something special about the Fridays I have my girls all to myself. For some reason it feels different feeding them on those days. I guess because I don’t make lunch for them any other day of...
View ArticleWhy Is Balance Important?
Food is complex. There are numerous bioactive compounds in food that have physiological effects in our bodies. Creating a balanced plate helps to ensure that we get a mix of healthful nutrients without...
View ArticleTandori Grilled Chicken, Cilantro-Mint Raita & Indian Spiced Millet Tabouli
“That’s the best meal you’ve made in a while!” Yes, those were the words coming out of Dan’s mouth after Sunday dinner this week. Ahh, so pleasing to my ears. Dan is a really good sport. Sometimes my...
View ArticleGreen Drink
I wake up really early. I’m embarrassed to say how early! I used to wake up, have coffee, workout, get dressed, and then eat… by the time I sat down to breakfast I was starving, edgy and impatient....
View ArticleCurried Quinoa Salad & Fast Lentil Salad
For those of you that follow my blog, you may have been wondering “where is Hana?” Without realizing it, I haven’t posted anything new and exciting for almost 4 weeks! There has been a lot going on. I...
View ArticleHana’s Chicken Mulligatawny
My Grandma collected cookbooks and I am a sucker for anything of hers. So when my Mom was cleaning out her cookbooks I took one titled Food from the Frontier. My Grandma had bought this book in 1975...
View ArticleMake Your Own Sport Drink
The endurance exercise season is here! El Tour de Tucson is in just a few weeks and the Tucson Marathon is coming up in December. I’m speaking tonight with the kids participating in Junior El Tour....
View ArticleNo Added Sugar Pear Cranberry Sauce
Last year I created an Orange Cranberry Sauce that used orange juice rather than sugar to sweeten the tart cranberries. It was delicious! This year, since I simply can’t make the same thing twice, I...
View ArticleYour Mood and Your Supplements
Did you know that certain vitamins, minerals and fatty acids help regulate your mood? And when you aren’t getting enough you may experience changes in your mood? And to top it all off, antidepressants...
View ArticleThai Cilantro Burgers
We had these chicken burgers two weekends in a row because Dan demanded them! This weekend, Dan had a great idea to make extra and freeze them for lunches this week; these burgers will be an excellent...
View ArticleIndian Guacamole
This amazing recipe is a simplified version from a recipe in Sunset magazine. I can’t believe how good it is! I’ve made it multiple times now and it always gets rave reviews. A colleague of mine at the...
View ArticleCherry Hemp Smoothie
Hemp milk has a smooth, creamy texture and contains amino acids that support the immune system; hemp is also an environmentally-friendly vegetarian source of protein and essential fatty acids. It is an...
View ArticleSeptember Challenge: Eat lots of veggies.
Vegetables contain essential nutrients that: Reduce oxidative stress, Lower inflammation, Improve liver detoxification, Keep pH balance in check and, Support digestion. Many of the essential vitamins,...
View ArticleGarlicky Brussel Sprout Hash
No more boring steamed broccoli. This is the first in a series of super-simple, versatile veggie dishes. These vegetable side dishes will be your meal’s main attraction and can be enjoyed any time on...
View ArticleCrispy Okra
Admittedly, this okra was destined to be delicious. It was tender and fresh, direct from my Dad’s garden, and picked with love by my Mom and two little girls. How could it not have been the best okra...
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