I’m planning a party for seven health-conscious couples. Can you give me suggestions for both the meal and appetizers? Fortunately, we’re living in the dawning of a new culinary age. Now you can entertain with nourishing, light and exciting foods – and all your guests will want to leave with your recipes in their hands. [...]
I am a sushi fanatic. I try to eat it as often as twice a week. Am I fooling myself in thinking this is a healthful indulgence? A friend told me, in a rather pedantic tone, “tuna is a very fatty fish.” Also, do you have any suggestions on how to make a complete, nutritious [...]
I like preparing healthy food for home, but I am stumped when I try to prepare meals for my husband (he’s a truck driver). He is gone from two to five days at a time and mostly relies on truck stop food, which he finds extremely heavy, expensive and difficult on the stomach. I would [...]
I love to try new recipes and cook with chicken often. Recipes often call for 1 1/2 lbs or so of chicken pieces, breasts, etc. But I only cook with boneless, skinless breasts and don’t know how to convert: a) The amount of chicken to use, and; b) The cooking time. Any general guidelines? If [...]
My 6-year-old won’t eat potatoes unless they’re fried, and neither she nor her 13-year-old brother like rice, couscous or other grains. That pretty much leaves only pasta and noodles as a side dish. Any ideas on adding some variety they will enjoy? I didn’t realize my late father never ate rice until after I was [...]
Flying away for the holidays? Most women wouldn’t dream of traveling without makeup bags. Why not pack a just-as-essential bag of nutrients for the inner you, especially since in-flight meals and even snacks are getting scarcer? Saves you from feeling starved and attacking the nearest cookie kiosk when you land! Here’s my favorite stash of [...]
Q: I’m looking to buy non-stick pans. What brand would you recommend? (Price does not matter; I want to buy one set and not have to worry about it again.) A: Aim for mid-priced non-stick pans. T-fal is my favorite brand; it is available in good department stores everywhere. They create a good-looking pot and lid that [...]
Q: What is the difference between baking powder and double-acting baking powder? I notice the stores only sell double-acting and remember reading somewhere that there is a difference. A: Double-acting baking powder guarantees you a light and airy baked good because it actually rises twice. First, it makes the batter rise when the dry and liquid ingredients [...]
Q: What is the proper care for cast iron skillets? And can you suggest a recipe to inaugurate my new skillet? A: Every kitchen should have a cured cast iron skillet. They are so versatile for cooking meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables and grains. And, they keep your arm muscles in tone. I’m sure you’ve heard all the [...]
Q: Can you tell me the proper way to sauté? I often hear the term and am not sure how to do this in a low-fat way. I am specifically interested in how to sauté chicken breasts A: Sautéing is a classical French cooking technique. It is the cornerstone of a la carte cookery for most [...]
