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Garlic Scape Pesto

2011-06-23T13:39:00.001-04:00

In my first CSA delivery I received garlic scapes. I looked online for what I can use them for and the only thing that kept on coming up was making a pesto. Other sources say that you can use them in place of garlic, in any dish. Some pesto recipes said to add the traditional basil and some didn't, I chose to add some in! I used the pesto over some fish for dinner along

Trim Down Tuesdays: BBQs & Grilling

2011-06-21T08:00:00.002-04:00

Slowly slowly Feed Your Sister, is coming back. Summer is supposed to be about relaxing, time off (if you are a teacher like me), and enjoying the weather...well, for me it's been none of that. I'm working, have no time to cook, am always out and about, and am sort of relaxing in the midst of all that. I'm trying really hard to work my CSA veggies, and soon fruits, into my posts. &

CSA Week #1....and I'm Back in the Kitchen!

2011-06-14T07:50:00.016-04:00

Between the school year ending, working out a bunch, starting a new job, and enjoying the weather it's been pretty busy around here. This week brings my first CSA delivery! I have been so excited about it since I signed up months ago!! If you don't know what a CSA is, click here. It's a great way to get farm fresh vegetables and fruits and support local farmers. It's also

A Vegetarian Meal: Zucchini PIe

2011-05-18T08:04:00.001-04:00

I've been super busy and I don't think things will let up until the end of the month! So I want to apologize in advance for not posting recipes and pictures, but in the meantime Karen Moreno, Feed Your Sister's nutritionist has been sharing with us many of her great healthy recipes and good tips for living and eating while trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle!

Trim Down Tuesdays: Run for Israel Q+A

2011-05-17T07:49:00.004-04:00

Even though it's going to probably rain all week, the weekend is supposed to be nice and sunny. May is coming to an end in about two weeks and hopefully that will mean the end of this gross weather we've been having. Nice weather means more people are out and about in NYC. Whether it's people watching, brunching, walking around, or working out outdoors, there's

Asian Coleslaw Chicken Salad

2011-05-14T09:53:00.002-04:00

Here’s Karen’s recipe that I promised I’d post…enjoy this fiber filled recipe!!This is a great quick lunch or dinner recipe that is healthy and tasty. You can serve it with grilled chicken on top or turn it into a vegetarian salad. I love to make this in the summer and if you don’t put the dressing on, it can last in the fridge all week without going bad. In case you weren’t aware, cabbage

Cupcakes!

2011-05-12T06:14:00.000-04:00

My cousin gave birth last week to a baby boy, Aaron Isaac Galiard. I offered my services and decided to bake something to have for dessert at the bris. After we eat bagels, of course! He's as delicious as the cupcakes I made...isn't he? Here's the recipe for the funfetti cupcakes I made. And the recipe for vanilla bean buttercream follows! I doubled the recipe for the cupcakes

Trim Down Tuesday, on Thursday!

2011-05-12T06:13:00.000-04:00

Sorry for the delay, Trim Down Tuesdays is finally here, except that today is Thursday! Oh well, better late than never! Instead of doing a Q&A with Karen, Feed Your Sister's in-house nutritionist, I thought it would be fun to learn all about fiber. So, this week's post has everything to do with fiber. Karen shares tips on how to increase your fiber intake, inform us about foods

Trim Down Tuesdays: Q&A + Cheesecake Light

2011-05-03T07:24:00.000-04:00

Welcome back to Trim Down Tuesdays with Karen Moreno, Feed Your Sister's own nutritionist! Every week she answers questions from you, the readers, and posts a yummy and healthy recipe for you to try! Here's this week's question... How much salt do we really need? What are some hidden salty foods that we should be aware of? What is the best way to de-bloat and flush out the excess salt

A Few Updates...

2011-05-02T20:52:00.000-04:00

I know I've been MIA over the past few weeks, sorry about that. There's a lot going on here. Between the holidays, figuring out what I'll do with my life, seeing family, and working on the new website, it's been pretty crazy! Here's what's been going on: I got my business cards, I've got fun stickers to go along with them, and I've got a new site! Check it out if you haven't

Grilled Shishito Peppers

2011-04-15T10:00:00.000-04:00

I fell in love with these peppers when I dined at Beauty & Essex, on the Lower East Side in NYC. They were delicious and full of flavor. These peppers are small, mostly mild tasting, but every once in a while you get one that has a bit of spice. I went looking all over the place trying to find some to buy and had luck at an asian supermarket in Long Island. Although I'm sure

Matzah Brei

2011-04-14T10:30:00.001-04:00

Passover is here again. Wow time really does fly! Most people who celebrate Passover aren't very fond of the holiday, I am the complete opposite. Here's a list of things I like to eat on Passover: matzah pizza, love chocolate chip macaroons, my grandma's charoset (which I hated when I was little, go figure), and finally these brownies aren't bad either! On the flip side, I hate

Trim Down Tuesdays: Q&A + Passover Pancakes

2011-04-12T10:50:00.002-04:00

Welcome to Trim Down Tuesdays with Karen Moreno, RD, CDN! Each Tuesday Karen will post answers to questions that you, the readers, ask about diet and/or nutrition AND of course, she'll post one of her own recipes.If you have questions that you'd like Karen to answer on Feed Your Sister please do one of the following:*post a comment below*email me at feedyoursister@gmail.com*post a comment

Turkey Pesto Burger

2011-04-11T07:16:00.002-04:00

This might be the easiest and most tasty recipe ever!! It's only 3 ingredients and takes minimal work on your part. Sorry about not having a photo, I'll take one next time I make this, which should be very soon! Each patty has a points+ value of 5. Lots of flavor and protein! Woohoo! Turkey Pesto Burger(serves 5) 1 pound lean ground turkey meat1 cup shallots, chopped1/4

Creamy Jalacado Spread

2011-04-07T02:33:00.001-04:00

What's a jalacado you ask?? Well, it's a spread made of jalapenos and avocado, duh?! Back in February I saw this recipe posted on Lottie + Doof, of course I didn't make it that day. However, I did place the link on my desktop to save for a rainy day. When I finally got around to this recipe, I happen to have some ripe avocados in the fridge that needed to be used, so that's

Trim Down Tuesdays: Q&A + Beet Salad

2011-04-05T07:00:00.016-04:00

Orange Miso Dressing

2011-04-04T07:02:00.000-04:00

I was flipping through this month's Bon Appetit magazine and came across a recipe for orange miso dressing. I thought about what I had in my fridge and was excited because I had all the ingredients at home! I made two adaptations to this recipe. First, I used vegetable oil instead of safflower oil. Although I suppose you could use any oil that doesn't have an overpowering

Chocolate and Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake

2011-04-01T07:41:00.025-04:00

This is another recipe I saved onto my desktop, from Chocolate Shavings. My desktop is filled with recipes I want to try but don't have time to make! I thought this would be a great thank you cake to make for Joey, the friend who designed my new logo! Don't you love it! I do!! Thanks Joey! I also made him these chocolaty cookies. I found that this recipe makes a lot of

Chocolaty Chip Cookies

2011-03-31T07:10:00.013-04:00

I first saw this recipe while browsing around on The Kitchn. The original post was a cookbook review and recipe from Michel Richard's cookbook, Sweet Magic. I saved the link on my desktop knowing I'd get around to baking these chocolaty cookies one day. Well, not sure if you saw my new logo on my Facebook page, but if you didn't you should have a look. Feed Your Sister is

Trim Down Tuesdays: Q&A + Berries and Plum Granola Cobbler

2011-03-29T07:25:00.002-04:00

Welcome to Trim Down Tuesdays with Karen Moreno, RD, CDN! Each Tuesday Karen will post answers to questions that you, the readers, ask about diet and/or nutrition AND of course, she'll post one of her own recipes. If you have questions that you'd like Karen to answer on Feed Your Sister please do one of the following: *post a comment below *email me at feedyoursister@gmail.com *post a

Bakes Pesto Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

2011-03-28T09:01:00.028-04:00

I love Tastespotting. It's a great site for when you are looking for new cooking ideas. Let's say you have a spaghetti squash but don't know what to make with it, you can search through tons of photos/recipes to find just what you are looking for. It's also a great way to find new food blogs and sites to start reading. I spotted this recipe and this recipe and that's how I

Guest Post: Nutritionist Karen Moreno, RD, CDN

2011-03-23T16:37:00.000-04:00

Feed Your Sister is excited to have Karen Moreno, a friend and nutritionist, guest blog and share some of her favorite healthy recipes. Karen is a Registered Dietitian, having received a Bachelor’s of Science degree from New York University in Nutrition and Food Studies and a minor in Business. She then completed her dietetic internship in affiliation with Memorial

Cannoli-Stuffed French Toast

2011-03-17T07:30:00.001-04:00

This past Saturday I was watching Lisa Lillien's Hungry Girl show on the Cooking Channel. The theme for the show that day was "Rise and Dine." I really enjoy her show and look forward to watching the new episodes every Saturday! After I watached the show I was a convert. I now am in love with unsweetened almond milk, which has less calories than skim milk, although not

Mixed Veggie Tomato Soup

2011-03-14T06:45:00.001-04:00

I created this recipe because on now onto my second week of Weight Watchers. I think it's really great because keeping track of my points is forcing me to track my veggie intake, and think of ways to incorporate as many as I can throughout the day. Mainly because almost all veggies are 0 points and they help curb cravings. For example, I carry around a bag of cut veggies with me

Turkey and Zucchini Bolognese

2011-03-08T07:33:00.002-05:00

This past sunday I started Weight Watchers, the points plus program. It's been 2 full days and I've already planned out my whole week of food. I know that's totally insane but for me it's totally normal. I'm kinda of crazy like that and love to plan and be organized. I have been brainstorming some recipes that are great and low in points. Here's one to try, with or