HELPFUL INFO: Mushrooms are a low-carb, low-fat ingredient packed with about 15 vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, zinc and potassium. Mushrooms are also rich in antioxidants and they’re one of the few foods that contain vitamin D, which is essential for building strong bones, reducing inflammation and improving immune function.
HELPFUL INFO: Chicory greens are among the most nutritionally dense in the world! They’re a great source of niacin, thiamin and zinc, dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate, iron, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese and copper. The list goes on!
HELPFUL TIP: Do you own a smoothie maker or are you using a good old-fashioned blender instead? A smoothie maker is quite handy because it’s easier to clean, takes up less space but usually is less powerful than blenders. The latter is larger and can be used for a variety of everyday kitchen tasks […]
HELPFUL TIP: One of the secrets of preparing a fantastic panini is to make sure that the grill is hot. This way, you’ll achieve better grill marks. Another secret is that you don’t need a panini press; actually, you can use a frying pan instead. Place something heavy (like a heavy pan) on top […]
A LITTLE HISTORY: Avgolemono is a Greek sauce made from eggs, lemon, and warm broth. Commonly added to soups for thickening, the sauce is used to dress up everything from roasted vegetables to fish dishes. “Vegan avgolemono” sounds like an oxymoron but it really is something that can be found in Greek cuisine, especially […]