Posted by: Rita in: ● May 16, 2011
Tweet this! There was a Mediterranean Feast in the yumyoga kitchen last Friday and this hummus played a very prominent role. Actually, it was the only “tested” recipe featured at dinner as the other players you see where debuted that evening (with great success!) I LOVE hummus for the same reasons I love most food [...]
Posted by: admin in: ● November 14, 2010
Tweet this!I’m just going to say it. I LOVE quinoa. I’m not sure how I lived my life before I found quinoa, but now that it’s here I can’t get enough of it… it isn’t just a crush or one of those hot and heavy romances that burns out after a while… my love affair [...]
Posted by: admin in: ● November 14, 2010
Tweet this! Sweet corn is in season during late summer and farmers markets everywhere have the good stuff for you fresh and still on the cob. If you can’t get to a farmer’s market or are strapped for time like myself, buy the frozen kind from the store but make sure that it is a) [...]
Posted by: admin in: ● November 14, 2010
Tweet this!Something easy to do with your loot from the farmer’s market… I am a sucker for in-season produce from the market and end up bringing home lots of stuff I have no idea what to do with… my first go-to prep for veggies is extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and roast or broil [...]
Posted by: admin in: ● November 14, 2010
Tweet this!April 22nd 2010 was the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. My Earth Day contribution was a day of vegan eating, 100% no animal products. For dinner, I tried a recipe from Whole Foods and followed it exactly: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced Salt and [...]
Posted by: admin in: ● November 14, 2010
Tweet this!This dish is ridiculously simple and a protein and whole grain powerhouse. The avocado adds a nice touch of healthy omegas and the basil gives it a great fresh taste that just reminds me of Spring. Enjoy! 1 cup whole grain quinoa 2 cups vegetable stock 1 can (about 2, 2.5 cups) black beans, [...]
Posted by: admin in: ● November 14, 2010
Tweet this!The best cauliflower you’ve ever tasted (unless maybe it was fried…) 1 head or 12 oz. bag of pre-cut cauliflower 2 tbsp. EVOO 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar salt & pepper to taste 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan (optional) Preheat oven to 450. Drizzle olive oil over cauliflower, sprinkle generously with salt & pepper and [...]