What is Katsu? Katsu is a Japanese traditional dish of fried chicken cutlet with a sweet dipping sauce In Japanese, katsu translates to “cutlet” Here we have reimagined this katsu in a healthier version by swapping out tofu for the chicken, and roasting in a convection oven, plus kicking up tofu and dipping sauce a […]
10 Minute Lion’s Main Mushroom Recipe
What are Lion’s Mane Mushrooms? Lion’s mane mushrooms are large, white-ish mushrooms that grow hair like tentacles that resemble a lion’s mane, hence the name, and have been used in East Asian medicine for many years Where Can I Buy Lion’s Mane Mushrooms? They are not easy to come by in supermarkets, so if you […]
Apple Cider Braised Purple Cabbage
We are getting into grilling season here in the Northeast, and this apple cider braised cabbage is so versatile, it goes with everything from pork, to beef and lamb, to chicken and other poultry Store bought red cabbage is typically loaded with sugar and high fructose corn syrup, which is inflammatory, and leads to weight […]
Savory Cabbage and White Bean Stew
As a Registered Dietitian, I’m a big fan of slogans like “eat the rainbow” to encourage an abundance of phytonutrients, but what about white foods like this Savory Cabbage and White Bean Stew? Are White Foods Bad For You? White foods have a bad rep because of what we’ve been told about white flour, white […]
How to Make Kale Taste Good
What Does Kale Taste Like? Let’s face it – Kale can be tough and bitter – I like to call it the Emperor’s Clothes of veggies because it can be chewy with a strong chlorophyll flavor that it makes you feel like you’re eating your neighbor’s lawn Here are my top tips to making those […]