Firm tofu gets coated in cornstarch then pan-seared until browned on both sides. The sweet and sour sauce gets added to the seared tofu and as it sizzles in the hot pan, it creates a thick, glossy glaze that adheres to the tofu. This is a fast and easy way to make intensely flavored tofu…
4-Ingredient Apple Cake
Only 4 ingredients are needed to make this cake! Eggs, whole wheat flour, apples and brown sugar. The moistness of the apples allows you to skip added fat or oil and whipping the eggs and brown sugar incorporates air into the batter so you don’t need a leavening agent like baking powder. You can add…
Simply Delicious Fish and Fennel Stew
Satisfying meals don’t have to include countless ingredients. A couple of pantry staples and a few fresh finds can make for a delicious dish. I presented a cooking workshop featuring five-ingredient meals where the participants learned how to cook fast and healthy recipes consisting of five ingredients or less. Here’s a sample of one of…
Harissa Scrambled Tofu with a Refreshing Cucumber Salad
I was thrilled to discover Yotam Ottolenghi’s cookbook, Ottolenghi Simple. The recipes in this book are designed to keep the ingredient lists short and cooking techniques simple. This recipe is a vegetarian twist on scrambled eggs. As he mentions in the recipe, double or triple the harissa onions because they keep in the fridge for…
Roasted Curried Cauliflower and Egg Salad
If you’re getting bored with typical salads, try this flavorful combination of roasted cauliflower, hard boiled eggs in a curried yogurt dressing. It’s another winner from Yotam Ottolenghi’s cookbook, Ottolenghi Simple.
No-Knead Whole Grain Beer Batter Bread
If you have flour in your pantry and beer in your fridge, you can make this bread! This recipe is a no-knead, no yeast, whole grain bread you can make in under an hour! Start your day with a toasted slice, serve it alongside your salads and soups, or spread a slice with some nut…
Creamy Yogurt Cheese
Yogurt cheese, or strained yogurt, is a method of removing the liquid or whey from the yogurt to create a thick, creamy, slightly tangy “cheese” that is similar in texture to cream cheese. Labneh is a strained yogurt used in many Middle Eastern cuisines and is served as a savory dip, drizzled with olive oil…
Baked Feta and Tomatoes (TikTok pasta) over Bucatini
Most of us have heard of, watched, and maybe even made this TikTok recipe. I wanted to lighten it up. The original version uses way too much feta cheese. A serving of the TikTok pasta is packing your arteries with a 1/2 block of feta cheese which is 4 ounces! That’s enough cheese for 4…
Zucchini Ribbon Pizza with Walnuts and Parmesan
One of my favorite series of cookbooks is from Erin Gleeson, The Forest Feast. What I love about her books is that she makes cooking healthier so easy! Her recipes are more of an assembly of ingredients. You can mix and match ingredients and her measurements are more of a suggestion rather than a rule….
Pan Con Tomate (Bread with Tomato)
Pan Con Tomate, or bread with tomato, originated in northern Spain as a quick snack or tapas. It is incredibly delicious and I’ve officially voted this my favorite summer dish! I can’t think of a better way to showcase my husband’s brilliant summer gems. Pan con Tomate requires only four ingredients but each one should…
Rainbow Cauliflower Tacos with Cashew Cream
Not another cauliflower recipe but hear me out! This vegan taco recipe is amazing! You’ll notice that the ingredient list looks long but each step is quite easy and the recipe moves from step to step rather smoothly. You’re always doing something while you’re waiting. Making the pickled cabbage while the cauliflower bakes and the…
Watermelon Pizza
Nothing is more refreshing than a wedge of juicy watermelon on a hot summer day. For a fun little twist, add some yogurt and fruit and call it pizza. Set out a toppings bar and have your kids make their own. It’s a perfect little treat for your Labor Day celebration!
Judy Matusky, RDN, LDN 