Recipes

This is an excellent way to use up that dab of cooked spinach that I invariably seem to have leftover every time I cook it.  This dish is quick, easy and so flavorful!  You’ll want to give this a try sometime.  It’s suitable for all phases of Atkins and Keto diets.  Primal followers can enjoy it but it is not suited to a Paleo lifestyle unless you omit the cheese or sub in a plan suitable creamy binder. INGREDIENTS:  9 oz, chicken breast, skinned 2 slices (1 ¾ oz.) Muenster cheese (you can use Swiss or Jack cheese) 2 oz....

Do you love dried fruit? (me too!) Here are the best dehydrator recipes out there so you can make your own and enjoy some delicious dried meat too. Have you ever tried using a dehydrator? That little baby is a whiz when it comes to helping you preserve nutritious (and delicious) food. This is the best food dehydrator and the one I always recommend when anyone asks. It’s basically the Mac Daddy of food dehydrators! To go along with your awesome food dehydrator, we’ve found some of the most delicious food dehydrator recipes for everything from dried meat jerky to...

Kids in the Kitchen By Jennifer Yoon, RDN, LDN, IBCLC AHN Pediatrics — Pediatric Alliance St. Clair     An alternative title for this article might be “Getting Your Kids to Help in the Kitchen without Making Extra Work for Yourself.” Guided by practicality, I dismiss many “kid friendly recipes” as too elaborate and time-consuming to put into practice. But kids really can be helpful in the kitchen when given age- and developmentally appropriate tasks. Bonus: kids are more likely to eat when they are involved in food selection and preparation. The list below provides guidance for developmentally appropriate food...

Octopus with pistachio pesto and cannellini beans, grouper with fennel and dehydrated polenta, and crispy duck lasagnaPhotograph by Martha Williams Editor’s note: This review is based on visits to Lyla Lila in February, before the pandemic hit. We originally intended for it to run in our May issue but decided to hold off until we knew what the future held for the restaurant. Lyla Lila closed its dining room in March (and ran a takeout program until mid-May), then reopened its bar and patio with a limited menu in June. The experience is a little different now, but those pastas...

I love spending time in the kitchen. Whether I am cooking, trying out recipes, playing with new gadgets or convincing Matt to be my taste tester, I find a sense of calm when I blast some tunes and zone out for a bit. Another thing that brings me joy are kitchen gadgets that don’t just take up drawer space, but work well and actually make a difference for my time in the kitchen. With that being said, I asked you all if you wanted me to round up a few of my favorites and it was a big YES! I...