Growing up in the 1960s, ethnic food was not so much a big thing. My mother did a loving job of feeding our family of six and there were some treats I recall. One was a diminutive can of caponata—a smidge of an offering, served on a thin rye krisp, just enough for one...
Refreshing Summer Bean Salad If you’re in a rush, this one is quick! You'll need: 2 cans of beans of your choice, I love cannellini beans, black or red beans; alternately, 2 cups of cooked beans you have on hand, drained ½ red or white onion minced I carrot cut into...
I have a two minute salad up on the salad page, but adding one here in the veggie department to underscore what good idea it is to have a salad everyday! It is not uncommon for me to grab my lunch and bring it to my consultation room to show it to a patient. Most...
From the Kitchen of Amy Rothenberg ND This newer grain to reach America is a real hit! It cooks fast, is loaded with protein & is easy to work with. It has a slightly nutty flavor but easily takes on the taste of ingredients around it. This salad takes about 20...
At first read, this does not sound like a good idea. But all I can say is that it’s delicious, refreshing and healthy! It's especially good as leftovers as the juices have further co-mingled and the combination of sweet, tart and salty comes to its full fruition....
From the Kitchen of Dr. Amy Rothenberg With all the encouragement to eat more veggies, I always set a goal for myself of eating 10 veggies a day. One trick is to include a veggie or two with breakfast. I have entirely recategorized which foods go with which meals!...
Whether you find your veggies at the store, a farmer’s market or your garden, one thing in summer abundance is cabbage. Cabbage---green or red or Chinese---is often easy to find and affordable. But what to do with all that cabbage? Here’s my favorite recipe, loaded...
Sometimes as we round the bright days of April, I realize that I need a change from the heavier winter days of stew and soup and the carb-rich meals that grace our winter table. When I feel like that, I make my Springtime Confetti Salad. It's super easy: grate...
