Spring vegetables and fruits always look so fresh and innocent. They make you feel young at heart. It's a time for new beginnings and that inspired me to create a Spring Salad with Strawberries and Peas to bring in the season. Enjoy this recipe! The stores are stocked with mixtures of pre-washed baby greens making it easy to throw together a quick salad. I … [Read more...]
Salmon Cakes with Cucumber Cooler Dip
I visited Amgen Labs a while back to attend an Osteoporosis Summit. While we were there, we participated in a cooking class and learned how to make Salmon Cakes with Cucumber Cooler Dip. Salmon is high in vitamin D and yogurt is a good source of calcium. Both are essential nutrients for bone health. The recipe was so yummy, I wanted to share it with you. Enjoy this … [Read more...]
South Indian Curd Rice (Dahi Chawal)
This is a traditional South Indian Curd Rice recipe. To South Indians, it’s exactly what Rajma Chawal is to Punjabis and Khichdi is to Gujarati’s. Enjoy this Recipe! Where to find curd cheese The curd cheese referenced in the recipe above may not be available in your area. However, it may be available if you have an Indian market nearby. It is also known as paneer … [Read more...]
Chinese Longevity Soup
Bama, China is known for its large population of centenarians and is considered to be a longevity hotspot according to the book, The Blue Zones. One of the secrets of many of the residents' long lives is their longevity soup. It's made with flavorful locally grown vegetables and fermented miso. The recipe below is a combination of … [Read more...]
Caribbean Style Guacamole
Get into a tropical mood at your next get-together or picnic with this astoundingly delicious Caribbean Guacamole recipe. Enjoy this recipe! Guacamole is always a party favorite, especially when the weather is warm, but why not try it with a little tropical mango thrown in to give it a little twist? There's guacamole and then there is KILLER guacamole. This … [Read more...]