I wanted to share a recipe for potato latkes fried in the traditional way! It is served with either applesauce or sour cream. Eating fried foods at Hanukkah (most famously, potato latkes and jelly donuts!) has historically symbolized the triumph of good over evil....
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Recipe for Recovery: Roasted Acorn Squash
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday and folks are getting busy with prepping and cooking, I wanted to share an easy to make recipe with you. Acorn squash has that autumnal taste that is perfect for Thanksgiving! The recipe comes to you from a family member of...
Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Soup Recipe
It's Pumpkin Season! Here's a quick and easy recipe using canned pumpkin, a great source of concentrated nutrients. Some of the nutrients in canned pumpkin include: Vitamins A, E, K, C, B6, and Riboflavin, and the minerals Copper, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium. It’s...
5 Tips for Enjoying Your Cultural Foods: Newsflash…They all Fit, Babe.
Diet culture has painted a toxic picture that “ethnic” cuisines are “unhealthy.” The fact is, eating a diet that honors one's cultural background and experience IS nourishment. No matter your cultural or ethnic background, food can be a way of connecting with not only...
Recipe for Recovery: Mangú – Dominican Mashed Plantains
While overnight oats are cute and all… THIS Mangú is what I call breakfast rooted in tradition! According to My Dominican Kitchen, “Mangú is traditionally made by mashing boiled green plantains with a mix of its water, oil, and/or butter. It is heavily influenced by...
Recipe for Recovery: Avocado Chicken Alfredo
Avocado and Chicken - It’s a match made in heaven. Enjoy the scrumptious and healthy recipe. Avocado Chicken Alfredo Ingredients: Avocado Alfredo Sauce: 2 large ripe avocados 2 cloves garlic 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1 1/2 cups milk, any kind you like...
Recipe for Recovery: Unstuffed Peppers with Frozen Vegetables
This healthy and delicious unstuffed peppers recipe uses frozen vegetables. Unstuffed Peppers Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 Tbs Olive Oil 1 cup Onion, frozen, chopped 2 cup Bell Pepper, frozen, chopped 1 lb Turkey, 93% lean,...
Recipe for Recovery: Easy Homemade Ramen Bowls
Here's a delicious Ramen recipe that you can make at home! This easy-to-make Ramen bowl, adapted from Fork Knife Swoon, can be made and ready to eat in less than an hour. Easy Homemade Ramen Bowls Yield: 2 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 tsp...
Recipe for Recovery: Peanut Noodle Pasta Salad
Here is an easy, quick and relatively low-cost recipe is sure to please both meat-eaters, as well as vegetarians. This salad, from Tasty Recipes, is packed with protein from peanut butter/peanuts. This dish provides plenty of fiber and anti-oxidants from the...
Recipe for Recovery: Refried Bean Tacos
When you are in Eating Disorder Recovery, eating tasty foods that satisfy you is one of the best ways to make peace with food. This recipe for Refried Bean Tacos is one that is sure to please everyone at the dinner table! It is simple to make and for those wanting a...
The Role of our Gut Microbiome in Menopause: From Weight to Wellness
From having a “gut” instinct to “feeling” something in your gut, our GI tract plays a critical role in the health and well-being of our entire body. Our gut – more specifically, the gut microbiome –is literally a second brain that plays a role in our moods, our immune...
Recipe for Recovery: Sesame Ginger Broccoli
This is a delicious and healthy recipe that includes broccoli. Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 6 cups broccoli florets, chopped and steamed 1 Tbs sesame oil 1 tsp ginger, grated 2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp sesame seeds Prep: Wash...
Recipe for Recovery: Quick and Easy Creamy Quiche
This is a creamy quiche recipe I created when I realized I had no milk or cream. I substituted Greek Yogurt, which made this very creamy. It has lots of calcium and Vitamin D for bone health too! Ingredients 2 (8 inch) frozen pie crusts 6 eggs, beaten 12 ounces plain...
Recipe for Recovery: Macaroni and Cheese … Comfort Food
When you are on the road to becoming an intuitive eater, to stop dieting, to recover from disordered eating…some days you just need to eat food that makes you feel good. Comfort food. Today's recipe is one of those… Macaroni and Cheese Recipe by Diana Ushay, MS, Lead...
Recipe for A Wholesome Family Treat that Mom will Love!
Chocolate Chip Pecan Scones Recipe Makes 8 large scones Ingredients: 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold (1 stick) 1 egg 1/2 cup heavy cream + 1 tbsp for brushing 1/2 cup chocolate chips* 1/2 cup chopped pecans* **Or substitute 1...
A Recipe for those Celebrating Passover: Matzah brei
For those of you celebrating Passover, I wanted to share a delicious recipe: Matzah brei. This Matzah brei recipe serves 4. Ingredients: 8 boards of Matzah 8 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup hot water 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon Optional 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 T...
Delicious and Healthy Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie
I wanted to share a comfort recipe developed by my son. He happens to be sheltering in place with me during this trying time (and yes, I am taking advantage of his mad cooking skills!). This chicken pot pie was delicious! Chicken Pot Pie Ingredients: 1 pre-made 9-inch...
Recipes for Recovery: Stuffed Peppers
Here is an easy recipe developed by Diana Ushay, Lead Recovery Coach at Monte Nido & Affiliates and also a Meal Coach for Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists. Stuffed Peppers Serves: 2 peppers with 2 Tbsp sour cream or guacamole Ingredients: 4 Red or Orange...
Recipes for Recovery: Grilled Cheese
This simple grilled cheese recipe can be a great, nutritious meal or snack. Grilled Cheese Serves: 2 Ingredients: 4 Slices of bread: any type 2 Tbsp butter 4 slices cheese Basic American Cheddar Mozzarella Swiss Fancy Brie Goat Provolone Asiago Gruyere Optional:...
Recipes for Recovery: French Toast for 1
Here is an easy recipe developed by Diana Ushay, Lead Recovery Coach at Monte Nido & Affiliates Meal Coach Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists. This simple recipe can be a great breakfast, snack, dinner, or even post workout meal! It calls for vanilla Greek...
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