Category: Food Wisdom
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Healthy Seeds We Love
Some perceived nuts like Pistachios, Pine Nuts and Cashews are actually seeds. There are other edible seeds, but in this article we showcase seeds that we often use in Nutty Kitchen’s recipes. So with that said, let’s talk about Pine Nuts first. Since the Paleolithic period, pine nuts have been eaten in Europe and Asia. They are…
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Thanksgiving Turkey: Smoked
Contribution by Kendrick Kotter With the Thanksgiving holidays just around the corner, now it is time to start thinking and planning what you are going to prepare for your friends and family. How are you going to cook the Thanksgiving Turkey this year? Are you going for the traditional roasting way? Or are you thinking…
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Guest Post: Save Time and Eat Healthily throughout the Week: Tips from Dieticians
Contributor: Victoria Lim Even if you manage to eliminate junk food and get in the habit of snacking on apples, eating healthy is still no easy task. Healthy meals require time, and incidentally, time is usually what we lack most. When you get back from work in the evening, you’re not really up for whipping…
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Guest Post: Lower Blood Sugar Levels with These 7 Superfoods
By Dr. Chris Driscoll Being cautious about your health doesn’t have to be a dull and agonizing check off your to-do list. You can make it fun by trying new foods and recipes throughout the week. It’s not hard to cover all the basics, especially if you eat a variety of naturally colorful foods and…
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Curry Madras – Vegetables
If you like curry dishes you must try our Madras Curry. It is easy to make, takes the guessing out of which spices to use and will satisfy your senses in every way. It really is that good. Our Curry Madras Spice Blend is handcrafted in our Nutty Kitchen. This dish serves 4 – 6…
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Flexibility – A Core Principle for Wellness
Why is flexibility such a vital component of a healthy lifestyle? The importance of flexibility transcends mere physical agility; it encompasses a holistic approach to wellness that integrates strength, calm, overall well-being, and even the practice of yoga. Increased Performance and Convenience: Most aerobic and strength training programs inherently cause muscles to contract and flex.…
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Guest Post: 8 Tips for a Successful Gluten-Free Diet
8 Tips for a Successful Gluten-Free Diet By Stella Reynolds Giving up gluten is no easy task. Even though there are so many companies out there who are making gluten-free options of our favorite foods or even catering to gluten-free living, it’s still a challenge. When you make the decision to eliminate gluten from your…
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Boneless Leg of Lamb
Autumn is here and savory foods are a welcome addition to your dinner menu. This recipe is very simple and fairly effortless that will absolutely amaze your friends. Shown here is a 5.4 lb boneless leg of New Zealand lamb and will satisfy 8 – 10 guests depending who you invite. 🙂 Make sure that…
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Kitchari
Kitchari, also called Khichdi or Khichri, has been around for centuries and originates from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal. It is traditionally prepared of yellow moong dal and basmati rice, packed with powerful, healing spices and ghee. There are many variations of this amazing staple, and is incredibly easy to make. It is often a baby’s…
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Mango Salsa
The end of summer is here and we are finally done with 110 degree heat here in our Sonoran Desert. Mangos are once again in season and are so perfect that we had to make a new recipe for salsa that is so delicious and it will keep your breath feeling fresh as it is…
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