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5 Weird Vegetables You Probably Don’t Know About

Nicole Fallon — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:00:54 +0000

Do you know what oca is? No, that’s not a typo of gumbo staple ingredient okra—it’s actually a South American root vegetable that’s similar in texture to a potato but has a sweeter, tangier flavor. If you haven’t heard of it, don’t feel out of the loop: we didn’t know what it was either until we came across

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Recipe: Four Cheese Bacon Quiche

Nicole Fallon — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:30:41 +0000

Our four cheese bacon quiche is a variation on Quiche Lorraine that uses Havarti, Gouda, cheddar in addition to the classic Swiss. By using fat-free half and half and a combination of whole eggs and egg whites, you’ll eliminate some of the fat and calories from this brunch favorite. Feel free to substitute your favorite

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Weekend Movie Picks – May 17

HWTC Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:31 +0000

TGIF! Is a trip to the movies in your plans this weekend? Every Friday, Healthy Way to Cook will bring you the week’s box office openings along with a guilt-free movie snack you can munch on. Movies to see: Star Trek Into Darkness Release Date: May 16 Rating: PG-13 Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana When the Enterprise

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Daily Recipe Inspiration: Greek Chicken Pizza

HWTC Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:45 +0000

Today’s recipe inspiration comes from Steph’s Bite by Bite. This delicious Greek chicken pizza has a homemade Tzatziki sauce as the base and is topped with feta cheese, olives, sundried tomatoes and artichokes. Get the recipe

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A guide to stocking a vegan kitchen

Nicole Fallon — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:13:26 +0000

So you’ve decided to start cooking vegan. Now that you’re aligned with the growing community of people who don’t consume animal products, you’re probably going to need to do a complete overhaul of your pantry and fridge supplies—out with the eggs, butter, and cheeses and in with plant-based proteins and non-dairy milk. It’s true that

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Lunch Break Links: best 2013 cookbooks, European trade & GMO foods, cucamelons, Schrute Farms-inspired beet salad, trick yourself into not feeling pain

Nicole Fallon — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:50:17 +0000

Lunch is the perfect opportunity to get out and walk around New York City with my coworkers—even if we just pick up food within a 3 block radius to bring back to our desks so we can continue finding random stuff on the Internet working. So every day, I’ll be sharing what I had for

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Infographic: the purpose of eggs in baking

Nicole Fallon — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:11:48 +0000

“A box without hinges, key, or lid, yet golden treasure inside is hid.” Tolkien got it right: an egg really does contain golden treasure. Whole eggs and egg whites provide a low-calorie source of protein, vitamins and minerals, and can even help increase HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels. In addition to making an excellent meal or

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“Picture Cook”: A visual cookbook with illustrated recipes

Nicole Fallon — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:30:23 +0000

Do you love cooking but hate reading through long blocks of recipe text? You’re not alone. Katie Shelly’s Picture Cook: See. Make. Eat is a colorful book that provides illustrated graphic versions of 50 classic recipes for the more visually-oriented home chef. You’ll find very few written instructions or measurements in Shelly’s recipes; everything you need to

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Daily Recipe Inspiration: Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

HWTC Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:19 +0000

Today’s recipe inspiration comes from Averie Cooks. Dubbed as “miracle cookies,” you won’t believe how healthy (and easy) these little sweet treats are. They’re vegan/gluten-free, contain no refined sugar or oil, and only take five minutes to prepare. Best of all, they taste amazing! Get the recipe

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The Benefits of Beans

HWTC Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:30:19 +0000

Earlier today, we included beans on our top 10 list of cancer-fighting foods. After all, they have one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants, which, as we know, fight cell-damaging free radicals that contribute to cancer development. But there’s a lot more than just antioxidant power behind these superfood legumes. Read on to find out what

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