Being a New Yorker, I know that sometimes all you need in life is a good classic slice of pizza. Really- bread, sauce and cheese- how could you go wrong? Homemade pizza is also fun because it’s totally customizable. Depending on my mood, and what is in my refrigerator, the possibilities are endless. This pizza recipe foregoes the tomato sauce and
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Oatmeal is one of those power foods that I wish I ate more of. It has a lot of fiber for a healthy GI tract and it has been linked to maintaining a healthy cholesterol level, plus it helps keep you full much longer than a standard breakfast. But, some of the most popular ways to prepare oatmeal include adding a
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I grew up in a big, Italian family, which means that holidays (and regular days) were always filled with meatballs, sausage, chicken parmigiana, prosciutto, and other meat-based entrees. But you don’t need all of that meat to get a satisfying, flavorful, Italian-inspired meal. Today’s meatless Monday is an easy, healthier twist on an Italian classic- spaghetti pomodoro. (Pomodoro just means “tomato”
Read moreButternut Squash Soup Recently, I had my wisdom teeth extracted. Although I was lucky that it was a simple extraction with no complications (and I somehow avoided the notorious “chipmunk cheeks” look), it still meant that my diet had to involved minimal chewing for a few days, so I decided to make an old favorite of mine- butternut squash soup.
Read moreIf you’re switching to vegetarianism, or just trying to reduce your meat consumption, it’s important to make sure the veggie meals you make are balanced, especially in terms of protein. One of the reasons “rice and beans” and its many incarnations is such a staple around the world is that the grain (rice) and legumes (beans) complement each other’s amino
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Lately, my roommate and I have been on a bit of a pesto-kick. I used to be a purist, always making my own fresh pesto with herbs that I either grew or bought, but then I was introduced to the most magical grocery store: Wegmans. Pesto is relatively inexpensive at their self-serve Mediterranean Olive Bar (you pay by weight, and
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Sometimes writing a vegetarian recipe is so easy, it feels like cheating. But sometimes, easy is just what you need! As a busy vet student balancing school, taking care of my animals, and extracurricular activities, there are some days when I just don’t have much time to devote for dinner. I prefer saving takeout for special occasions, both because
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It was the summer of 2009, and I was watching Whale Wars, one of the newest hit series on Animal Planet at the time. The Japanese whaling fleet had just harpooned a whale and they were hauling it up onto the deck of their ship. I remember being horrified as I watched them cut up the whale. There was blood
Read moreK9 Krunchers was co-founded in 2010 by Janelle Harris who dabbled in making treats for her own furry family. Her dabbling has now led to a business that reaches out to critter companions across the United States. Harris, along with her recently retired mom, bakes up concoctions that will make tails wag, “when they sniff the bag.” Most of the
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I have recently become a complete kale addict. Ask my boyfriend or any one of my six roommates, they’ll tell you I might have an unhealthy obsession. It all started when I found bags of kale for sale at the local grocery. I had never minded kale, but never sought it out either. I decided I would buy a bag,
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