Eating 10 servings of fruit and vegetables a day can help you live longer, says a major study. When I shared the good news, some of you asked “How can I eat 10 servings a day?” “How can I afford to eat that much fruit and vegetables?” This typical Cook for Good menu costs only […]
Archives for March 2017
One-Bowl Tomato Sauce with Kale, Raisins, and Walnuts
This recipe for tomato sauce is my go-to for easy one-bowl pasta dinners. Get tomatoes, kale, nuts, and fruit all in one super sauce. The chopped walnuts and chipotle make it hearty with very little fat and no cholesterol. Serve this super sauce tossed with hot whole-wheat rotini or other noodles. It’s also good ladled […]
Kraut-Chi or How to Make Vegan Probiotics
Here’s how to make vegan probiotics at home in jars. No milk, starter, fancy equipment, or special skills needed. Sandor Katz, the king of fermentation, calls this easy, tangy slaw “kraut-chi” because English doesn’t have a word for fermented vegetables, unlike German (sauerkraut) and Korean (kim-chi). I eat a spoonful or two of fermented food nearly […]
How to buy carrots: cost, flavor, health, and time
Carrot prices range from 49 cents to $4 a pound. Learning the trade-offs can help you save hundreds of dollars a year and enjoy better flavor. You really can’t go wrong. Carrots are a Cook for Good staple, loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, and other nutrients that keep your skin glowing, eyes sharp, […]
Spring Salad
The best ingredients lead to the simplest, tastiest meals. Day by day, it’s easier to answer the “what’s for dinner” question with real food as close to its natural state as possible. This spring salad, for example, relies on ultra-fresh salad mix, sweet carrots, and pungent green onions all grown locally by Kelly Morrison of […]
Roasted Asparagus and Carrots with Asian Orange Sauce
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