If you’re not eating or cooking with dates, please start. Dates are a delicious treat as is but they are also a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. Add them to oatmeal, cookies, cakes, and breads. Grill them with chicken, blend them in smoothies, or roast them with vegetables. Here we are making…
Category: Weekly Recipes: February 21st 2022
Tilapia with Capers, Lemon and Fresh Thyme
Here’s another recipe for your 2018 fish-forward meals. It’s a winner on all fronts. Healthy, easy, fast, rich with Mediterranean flavors and very pretty on the plate. If you’re not a fan of tilapia, substitute your favorite fish. I love this recipe because you can quickly pull it together any night of the week.
Herbed-Farro Salad with Walnuts, Feta and Spinach
Farro, also known as emmer wheat, is another ancient grain getting a lot of attention. It’s the most common variety of wheat in Italy and when cooked, has a soft but crunchy texture. If purchased semi-pearled, it cooks in about 30 minutes. For this recipe, I used a parboiled farro from Trader Joe’s, which cut…
Pasta with Fresh Fennel and Sardines
You saw the word “sardines” and skipped right over this recipe. But don’t! Come back! If you like salmon and tuna fish, you’ll like this recipe. It’s not too fishy, I promise. I admit, I’m not a fan of strong fish either but I’ve been trying to find ways to boost my omega-3 fatty acid…
Judy Matusky, RDN, LDN 