Marinate frozen and pressed tofu in this homemade barbeque sauce, then bake or grill it for a healthy and thrifty main dish. (The image above shows baked cubes and a grilled triangle). Use it in sandwiches, on salads, tucked into a taco, or just as the protein anchor for a meal. If you’re in a […]
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Frozen Tofu
Banish bland tofu by giving it the freeze. As the water-rich tofu freezes, ice crystals form and swell. When you thaw and press it, much of the water drains away, leaving space for marinades and a meatier texture. I thought this was a vintage hippy technique, but it turns out that Japanese and Chinese cooks […]
Pepper Bash
Cook peppers, onions, mushrooms, and salsa together to give yourself a flavorful jump-start on meals all week. This super-nutritious mix works well in tacos or burritos, sandwiches, with pasta, and even as a side dish or dip. The mushrooms cook down to create a savory base rich in umami. It’s hard to believe that this […]
SARS-CoV-2 enzyme blocked by chocolate, tea, and more
Chemical compounds found in green tea, dark chocolate, and muscadine grapes can bind to and block an enzyme in the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This stops the virus cells from replicating, according to a press release from NCSU. Wow! I read the study, and it still sounded like incredibly good news. So I wrote to Dr. Xie to check […]
Adzuki Beans in Orange Sauce
Brighten up a winter day with smallish, slightly sweet adzuki beans in zingy orange sauce. This thrifty recipe uses the zest and juice of organic oranges. Adzuki beans cook faster than kidney beans. Adzuki beans originally came from China, Japan, or India more than a thousand years ago, where they are often used in cakes […]
Marcella Beans with Rainbow Chard and Lemon
These tender heirloom beans cook up into a soupy, saucy wonder with very little effort. My Taster, who is not a fan of white beans, said that this recipe could make him a convert. Cook dried beans, aromatics, and herbs in a slow cooker or big pot for healthy comfort food. Serve a bowlful with […]
