August 15, 2011

Easy Dinner: Pyramid Style

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Let’s face it. When it comes to dinner, we want it all: 

  • Easy
  • Delicious
  • Healthy

I’m no different, even though I’m a cookbook author with 10 books (soon-to-be 11!!) to my credit. Making dinner every night can be challenging.

Fortunately, Farmers’ Markets are now offering all kinds of fresh vegetables and fruits. Cooking is a pleasure. So we invited Dr. Lilian Cheung, a nutritionist from the Harvard School of Public Health, to a Farmer’s Market and were inspired. Using the HSPH Food Pyramid and the newly designed USDA Plate (http://www.usdaplate.com), we brainstormed and came up with all kinds of quick, healthy Asian dishes.

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Enjoy!

Nina

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July 27, 2010

Todd English’s Corn and Tomato Salad

This is essentially Mom’s salad with the addition of cilantro, which we didn’t use back then.
The flavor of this salad relies heavily on the sweetness of the corn, so wait until sweet corn is in season to make it.
Serves 4:
Ingredients:

3 beefsteak tomatoes, diced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped scallion greens
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 to 2 anchovy fillets, minced
4 cups fresh corn kernels
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions:

• Place the tomatoes, basil, cilantro, onion, scallion greens, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large salad bowl.

• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and when it is hot, add the oil. Add the garlic and anchovies and cook until they are lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the corn kernels and mustard and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add to the tomato salad, toss, and serve immediately.

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September 1, 2009

Easy Dinner, Pyramid-Style

Watch the Video 3:39
YouTube

Let’s face it. When it comes to dinner, we want it all:

  • Easy
  • Delicious
  • Healthy

I’m no different even though I’m a cookbook author with 10 books to my credit. Making dinner every night can be a drag.

Dr. Lillian Cheung, a nutritionist from the Harvard School of Public Health, loves to cook, and she knows what’s good for you. Lillian and I went to a Farmer’s Market and were inspired. Using the HSPH newly-designed Food Pyramid (you can actually understand it!), Lillian and I give different ideas for a great autumn menu.

Go to the Recipe section for

  • Cantonese-style Microwave-Steamed Halibut with Scallions and Ginger
  • Roasted Ratatouille with Zucchini, Eggplant, and Cherry Tomatoes (great for leftovers)
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Herbal Brown Rice

For information on the newly formed HSPH Pyramid, go to the News Section.

Enjoy!

Nina

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