Nutrition

By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe may sound familiar, yet many people do not know what ratatouille is other than a French culinary term, and a popular children’s movie. Ratatouille is really nothing more than a stewed vegetable dish that originated in the Provencal region of France. It has

By Brandon McDearis Nearly every country has at least one national dish recognized worldwide. Just as Thailand has pad thai, India is known for curry, and Spain is renowned for its paella, Vietnam has pho noodle soup. Traditional pho is a popular street food consisting of a meat-based broth

By Brandon McDearis Recreating restaurant meals can be a challenge for anyone, even the seasoned cook. However salads, such as this one with beets and goat cheese, are a good place to start when trying to compete with the pros in imitating items on an upscale menu. Anyone can

By Natalie Sexton Twenty years ago, the FDA introduced the Nutrition Facts label with the simple goal of helping consumers make smarter food choices. While some consider the labels difficult to decipher and not always useful, at least educated consumers were given a consistent means of measurement by which

By Brandon McDearis Rice and beans are one of those meals that can go from bland and boring to delectable and delicious with just a few ingredients. With the addition of a couple of vegetables and a bit of spice, a very plain side dish can quickly become a

By Brandon McDearis Anyone that knows me well understands that I am a big fan of hummus. In fact, even people that do not know me very well can easily discern my love of the chickpea puree. If you follow the nutrition section of the magazine on a regular

By Brandon McDearis Tortilla soup is as much a staple in the Mexican diet as tacos or salsa. The ingredients are often pretty simple, as the base usually consists of not much more than some broth, peppers, tomatoes, beans, spices, and maybe some other added protein like chicken or

By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is quick and easy to prepare, but it is also very flavorful and refreshing. The fresh vegetables, garlic and parsley make for a detoxifying and anti-inflammatory addition to any meal. While this salad is great by itself, it also makes for a tasty

By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is easy to prepare, and it can be a meal in itself. While it is a great vegetarian option as a main course, these quinoa cakes can also be a nice accompaniment to some roasted vegetables. For those looking to get some extra