Thanks to reader Rivki Locker for contributing today’s recipe. Rivki writes: I pride myself on my healthy eating habits. I eat loads of fresh seasonal produce, and build almost every meal around vegetables. I’m a good role model for my kids, setting an example of balanced and nutritious eating. I serve a wide range of […]
December 3, 2010
Veganism, Freezing, Cooking with Kids, Food Waste and More:Friday Review #34
Cooking Manager was recommended by the website, Best of the Web. Here’s a review of posts you may have missed over the last few weeks: Yesterday’s post, Should Vegetarians Warn Dinner Hosts in Advance?, drew out some hosting horror stories in the comments. I help reader Hadassah plan her party, with Ten Things You Should […]
November 30, 2010
Vegan Response to Dangers of a Vegan Diet
Vegan blogger Rena Reich was surprised when I asked her for an interview, because I had just written about the bad experiences of well-known vegan blogger Tasha. Her interview will appear on Monday, but in the meantime she responded to my post, Dangers of a Vegan Diet. I feel very badly for Tasha. I can […]
November 25, 2010
Dangers of a Vegan Diet?
Veganism, a diet containing no animal-based foods including meat, fish, dairy or eggs, is a growing trend.You can find vegan recipes for just about anything including Thanksgiving turkey. Environmentalists like veganism too. But this week, a popular vegan blogger stopped being a vegan. Tasha of Voracious Eats was always careful to take iron and Vitamin […]
November 24, 2010
Pomegranate-Quince Relish
Wednesday is Recipe Day at Cooking Manager. This recipe comes from one of my favorite cookbooks, the Well-Filled Microwave Cookbook. This could be something special for your Thanksgiving table, or an unusual holiday gift. This is a flavor combination you don’t often see, and using the microwave means your pot won’t scorch. Ingredients: 2 large […]
September 22, 2010
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Wednesday is Recipe Day at Cooking Manager. Thanks to reader Yosefa, who passed on this delicious recipe. Quinoa Tabulah By Amy Peterson Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 2 medium tomatoes chopped 6 green onions chopped 1 medium cucumber chopped 1 small green bell pepper chopped 1 cup chopped parsley Instructions: Rinse quinoa and […]
September 8, 2010
Mango Salsa with Coriander and Lime
Wednesday is recipe day at Cooking Manager. I found some limes in the local market, where they are only available a few weeks a year. Luckily, I found this recipe for mango salsa on AllRecipes (there are more limey ideas on the Cooking Manager Facebook page). The recipe called for a teaspoon of sugar, but […]
August 11, 2010
Fijones Frescos: Black-Eyed Peas with Tomatoes
I brought home two cookbooks from my recent trip to the US. Mediterranean Light, by Martha Rose Shulman, and World of Jewish Cooking by Gil Marks. Just about every recipe in Shulman’s book works for me: Whole grains, legumes, vegetables and olive oil. While Marks’ recipes are intriguing, too many include a stick or two […]
July 21, 2010
Bulgur Wheat Pilaf
Wednesday is recipe day at Cooking Manager. My sister enjoys this recipe, that includes no garlic or onions. It’s from the New York Times Jewish Cookbook. Bulgur Wheat Pilaf Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons melted clarified butter or olive oil 1/2 cup broken-up uncooked noodles (preferably fine) 1 cup bulgur wheat 2 cups water 1/2 […]
July 7, 2010
Vegetarian Chili Potato Stew
This recipe, contributed by Ayala Aidman, is dairy and gluten-free. This recipe freezes well, and re-heats well.According to Ayala, the chopped potatoes and celery are key to the success of this dish. Prepare large oval crock pot. Ingredients: 1 c. dry kidney beans ½ c. dry pinto beans ½ c. dry black beans 1 ½ […]
