Archive | February, 2017

NYTimes Stir-Fried Tofu and Peppers

13 Feb

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I’ve had this recipe pending in my blog drafts for a few months now. Thought I would finally share it now as we head into the start of a new week.

Stir-fry dinners are comfort food in my book. This recipe is a great stir-fry starter guide for those who are new to the vegetarian stir-fry game.

Drain and press a block of tofu, cut into “dominos,” and quickly marinate the tofu in a salty sweet soy mixture. Saute with a few colorful bell peppers, add something fresh and green and something crunchy (sesame seeds, chopped nuts), and you’ve got yourself a solid weeknight meal.  Continue reading →

Photos from Italian Fig Cookie (Cucidati) Making

6 Feb

During the December holiday season, my friends and I got together to make a batch of Italian Fig Cookies. My friend’s family has been making these cookies for a long, long time, and it was so special to be included in this fun tradition.

Below is a series of photos from the day…

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This was an all day event, so we had to Continue reading →

Special Food Projects Plug

4 Feb

During Fall 2016 I was busy working on some fun food projects that I’d like to share with you.

With Savor Health, I developed 60 recipes for cancer prevention for VeryWell, a health and wellness website. These recipes focus on a Mediterranean influenced dietary pattern full of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and beans, nuts and seeds, and lean protein.

The recipes are a mixture of breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, desserts, and beverages. Check them out here and let me know what you think!

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I also developed high calorie, high protein smoothie recipes for head and neck cancer patients. Savor Health recently partnered with Hall of Fame Buffalo Bills quarterback, Jim Kelly, Merck, The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance and SPOHNC for a program called “Your Cancer Game Plan,” supporting the needs of head and neck cancer patients.

The smoothies (Peanut Butter and Pumpkin; Strawberry Cheesecake; Avocado Blueberry Acai; and Cocoa Tofu), along with the other recipes, are so tasty that everyone can enjoy them and modify them to their specific tastes and nutritional needs.