Posts by Dr. Samantha
Cook This: Grilled Monster Pork Chops with Tomatillo and Green Apple Sauce (not to be confused with applesauce.)
We had a few double cut pork chops in our freezer from, oh, about 9 months ago. Even though we had used the Seal-a-Meal Food Saver I was worried they’d be too old. Not so! They didn’t even smell a little bit like freezer.
Read MoreProduct Review: Chia Goodness Cereal
I was skeptical about this cereal because of the whole Chia pet thing. I mean, you eat that?
But, as it is it’s my job to taste all things healthy I went ahead and bought Chia Goodness Cereal to give it a try. And I’ll be…it’s actually good!
Read MoreCook This: Hazelnut and Honey-Roasted Acorn Squash.
When I was in college my roommate, on his way to town to buy the groceries, passed a farmer selling butternut squash out of the back of his pickup. He pulled over and was somehow talked into buying a BUSHEL of butternut squash.
Read MoreCook This: Causa (round 2)
I was excited to see a causa recipe and decided to make it to compare it to the one I posted a few weeks back.
Read MoreCook This (or heat it up, anyway): Quick Meals.
My weekend cooking days for the last 7 weeks have been spent nose to the grindstone behind my desk instead of flitting about the kitchen in my apron and slippers.
Read MoreCook This: Causa (Peruvian Layered Potatoes)
Causa is a traditional peruvian potato dish. This version is vegetarian with piquillo peppers, roasted squash and onions.
Read MoreCook This: Lemon-Walnut Green Bean Salad.
This recipe (and photo too) is pulled directly from a lovely blog called “The Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen.” The one thing she recommends is adding the walnuts at the end when it’s ready to serve but I kind of like the way they soak up the dressing over the week.
Read MoreGetting Started with a Gluten-free Lifestyle. Part I- Resources.
You’ve seen how much better your best friend feels after following a gluten-free diet for just a few months- she’s lost weight, has more energy and seems more like herself. You want to give it a try. But where to start?
Read MoreCook This: Easy Dairy-free Pumpkin Pie
It turned out that this recipe is so easy I was able to let my four-year-old do everything but crack the eggs. I’m patient, but not that patient.
Read MoreProduct review: Chebe
This gluten free bread mix was recommended to me a few years ago. It turns out that this mix is based on a traditional Brazilian cheese bread called Pão de queijo. Similar breads are also found in Bolivia, Paragua, Argentina and Colombia.
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