The Broccoli Hut

Penne with Avocado-Edamame Pesto

BroccoliHut — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:27:38 +0000

Poor whole wheat pasta. It seems that every day someone comes up with a new excuse not to eat it: “It tastes like cardboard!” “It’s high in carbs!” “It has gluten!” Let’s address each of these accusations individually, shall we? Years ago, when whole wheat pasta first became available, many brands did have an unmistakable [...]

1001 Ways to Eat Your Oats

BroccoliHut — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:41:33 +0000

Did you know that January is National Oatmeal Month? Hmm. Sounds like an excellent excuse to eat even more oats than usual. In celebration of the food-of-the-month, I posted a recipe for Cherry-Pecan Oats this morning. However, if you need a few new ideas for eating oat bran… OK, so there may not be 1001 [...]

Cherry-Pecan Oats

BroccoliHut — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Ever since I first discovered oatmeal, I’ve tried countless topping combinations. Every now and then I’ll discover a duo (or trio or quartet…) that particularly strikes my fancy—the date-almond, the choco-coconut, the pumpkin-cranberry, the banana-bloob…the list goes on. Here is the most recent addition to the list of dynamic duos for oatmeal: cherry-pecan. Cherry-Pecan Oats [...]

Bring on the Beans

BroccoliHut — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:09:28 +0000

Here’s a riddle for you: What is… black, white, and red all over? Beans, of course! Beans are a healthful addition to almost any diet, as they boast several valuable nutrition attributes. To name just a few… Protein: Although they are classified vegetables, a single cup of cooked beans contains up to 16 grams of [...]

The Sweeter Side of Grilled Cheese

BroccoliHut — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:01:38 +0000

When I think about grilled cheese, my mind wanders to memories of first grade. Back then, I was fortunate enough to attend a school that allowed its students to go home for the lunch hour—so instead of lunchroom slop, I had the unique pleasure of enjoying a home-cooked meal. My lunch-time favorites included the likes [...]

Edamame Barley Risotto

BroccoliHut — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:20:29 +0000

Several months ago as part of the Ellie Project, I endeavored to make a dish that had intimidated me for years—a risotto. As I’ve mentioned before, I generally cook dishes that don’t require constant monitoring, thereby allowing me to Facebook-stalk and watch Iron Chef while my dinner cooks. Thus, a risotto is not exactly my [...]

Look What I Found!

BroccoliHut — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:21:58 +0000

As you might have gleaned from my posts by now, grocery shopping is one of my favorite pastimes. Not only does it combine my love of food and bargain hunting, but it also inevitably leads to some fun food discoveries. Yes, I am totally that girl you overhear saying, “Ooh! I new flavor of Chobani!” [...]

Understand Your Food—the Reading List

BroccoliHut — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:16:06 +0000

Ever since I developed an interest in nutrition back in high school, I’ve read quite a variety of books on the subject (no, not just cookbooks!). Now, all these years later, there are a select few that I still remember and reference often. Even if you’re not in the field of dietetics, these books are [...]

A Hard Habit to Break

BroccoliHut — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:07:16 +0000

After nearly four years of photographing my meals (and all the obsessive presentation adjustments that entails), I’ve discovered that it’s a hard habit to break. Ever since I announced the change in format here at The B-Hut a few weeks ago, I have felt like I’m forgetting something when I sit down to eat without [...]

Paula Deen Recipe Makeover

BroccoliHut — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:33:05 +0000

As you may have heard by now, rumor has it that the Food Network’s self-proclaimed butter queen has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Unsurprisingly, health experts everywhere are pointing to her fat and sugar-laden recipes as the likely culprit for the diagnosis. Indeed, obesity is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes, but [...]