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2 April 2022
Cook’s Note: I think you get the picture with this easy whole wheat pasta recipe, that basically anything goes when it comes to which veggies to include. Indeed, the more the merrier…and healthier. You can use your imagination and take a cue from what is available in your region by season.
28 February 2022
PRAISE FOR THE PORTOBELLO Because they’re so substantial, fleshy and succulent, portobello mushrooms easily satisfy even the most tempting cravings for red meat. They’re nothing more than the mature form of button and cremini mushrooms. All of these mushrooms are, in fact the same species at different stages of maturity. Portobellos are rich in flavor, and their texture is ...
25 February 2022
HELPFUL INFO: Mushrooms are a low-carb, low-fat ingredient packed with about 15 vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, zinc and potassium. Mushrooms are also rich in antioxidants and they’re one of the few foods that contain vitamin D, which is essential for building strong bones, reducing inflammation and improving immune function.
10 February 2022
HELPFUL TIP: It is easy to make your own croutons and the best are made with good sourdough bread. Cut off the crusts of the bread and cut into ½-inch cubes. Toss with 4 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt or garlic salt, and dried herbs of choice. Spread in a single layer onto a small sheet pan and roast ...
10 February 2022
MUSHROOMS VS MEAT: Mushrooms have “umami,” which is sometimes called the fifth taste (along with sweet, salt, sour and bitter). We have specific receptors for this taste, which is why mushrooms are such a great meat-replacement. But beyond that, mushrooms are better for us than meat in so many ways. They are packed full of vitamins and minerals, including ...
21 January 2022
PRACTICAL TIP - KNIFE SKILLS 101!:A paring knife, small and pointy, is ideal for the incisions. Knives which are continually used must always be kept sharp—a blunt or dull knife is dangerous because it requires more pressure and is more likely to slip and cause an injury.
14 January 2022
HELPFUL TIP: You’ve probably guessed after reading this recipe that tofu is hardly a traditional ingredient in the Blue-Zone longevity diet of Ikaria. But it is elsewhere and it is available and widely embraced among plant-loving, health-conscious Greeks! So, I’ve embraced it, too, and have discovered that its versatility and mild flavor make adapting it to the Mediterranean diet ...
14 January 2022
USEFUL TIP: The best way to protect your unpacked, loose mushrooms from fridge humidity is inside a paper bag or wrapped with newspapers.
3 November 2021
Health Benefits of Chestnuts: I was inspired to create this dish by the 100-year-old chestnut tree growing in my in-laws’ garden on Ikaria and by memories of hauling back bags of chestnuts front he island every fll, then arduously boiling, slitting, shelling and roasting them all winter long. While nuts are an important food in the longevity diet in ...
30 September 2020
This Greek recipe for mushroom soup is an adaptation of classic cream of mushroom soup, but with Greek red wine, Greek yogurt in place of the cream, and, yes, Greek dried mushrooms. Greece is a mycologicIt’s simple to prepare, easy to serve, versatile, festive but also simple enough to make every day.
