Nutrition

A bowl of red salsa on a table with plants in the background.

Marinara From Heaven

08/29/2012
This marinara sauce may look simple, and it's quick easy to make. But don't let...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Sauces / Summer / Vegetables
Sautéed kale with corn and diced tomatoes on a white plate.

Spicy Kale and Corn Sauté: Side or Starter, It’s Up to You

08/27/2012
I’m not sure I’ve ever posted a side veggie dish before other than a salad....
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Vegetables
A vibrant taco filled with scrambled eggs, vegetables, and herbs on a decorated plate.

Breakfast Taco: Eggs, Black Beans, and Salsa

08/26/2012
Today's post is the sister to yesterday's, which was dedicated to Southwestern scrambled eggs with...
Beans / Breakfast / Food / Health / Nutrition / Protein / Recipe / Vegetables / Whole grains
Scrambled eggs served with a colorful vegetable medley.

Southwestern Scrambled Eggs (and Other Breakfast Musings)

08/25/2012
Mexican Food: It's Not Just For Dinner It feels good to be getting a lot...
Beans / Breakfast / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Protein / Recipe / Science / Vegetables
Golden-brown quesadilla served with fresh tomato and cucumber salad.

Roasted Vegetable Quesadillas

08/24/2012
I've spent a lot of time writing about corn and tomatoes, my summer favorites. Zucchini...
Beans / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Vegetables / Whole grains
Fresh vegetable salad with cherry tomatoes and corn.

Summer Sunshine Salad

08/23/2012
Sweet corn kernels. Sun gold cherry tomatoes. Zucchini ribbons. Olive oil. Vinegar. Parsley. That's all...
Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Salad
Close-up of a colorful vegetable dish with avocado and scrambled eggs.

Weeknight Fajitas: The Lighter Side of Mexican

08/18/2012
Who doesn't love Mexican food? No, really, is there anyone, anyone at all that can't...
Calories / Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Vegetables / Weight
Close-up of fresh green zucchini with natural texture.

The Sweet Side of Squash: Dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread

08/16/2012
The complete recipe for this bread is now up here. Savory to Sweet, Dark, and...
Chocolate / Desserts / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Whole grains
A fresh salad with blackberries, nuts, and greens on a colorful plate.

On the Protein Power and Beauty of Salad

08/14/2012
I hope you had a chance to read yesterday's post featuring my quinoa and herb salad...
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A colorful salad with chickpeas, olives, greens, and cheese.

Quinoa and Herb Salad with Blueberries, Marcona Almonds, and Lemon Vinaigrette

08/13/2012
Blueberries: Beyond Pancakes I couldn't resist posting my recipe for blueberry pancakes over the weekend:...
Beans / Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Nuts / Protein / Recipe / Salad / Science / Vegetables / Whole grains