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Napa Valley Table by Cheryl Forberg
June 30th, 2009
Recipe: Grilled RatatouilleRatatouille is a classic Provençal dish of slowly simmered eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and fresh herbs. This rendition combines the same traditional ingredients after they’ve cooked on the grill. Delicious cold or hot, this side dish is a perfect accompaniment to grilled fish, sausage or chicken. Yield: About 8 cups
Veggie options for a healthy grillIt’s officially summer and it’s grilling season everywhere. There’s no doubt that barbecues and family picnics can be difficult if you’re watching your weight. Sugary barbecue sauces, buttery ears of sweet corn and fatty cuts of meat can kick the calories up fast. But a few simple cooking tips can help you navigate the Fourth of July and other summer feasts without breaking the bank on your diet.
May 12th, 2009
Recipe: African Groundnut StewAll these ingredients are available at Vallerga’s Market at Redwood Plaza in Napa.
Antioxidant foods to slow your aging clockA healthy genetic blueprint doesn’t guarantee you’ll stay healthy or age gracefully. Sure, it plays a part, but lifestyle choices, including diet, play a huge role in supporting our immune system and slowing (or accelerating!) our aging clocks.
April 7th, 2009
Recipe: Sliced Avocados and Orange with Tahini Yogurt SauceThis salad is an interesting marriage of sweet and savory flavors and creamy and juicy textures. Sweet grapefruit makes an equally delicious substitution for the oranges. For a heftier appetizer, top with a few grilled prawns.
The ‘good’ fatsWe love reading diet books, almost as much as we love eating. High-fiber, low-fat, low-carb and sugar-busting diets abound. Though they’re not always based on solid science, we seem to learn valuable lessons from each passing craze. Case in point is the fat-free trend that took the country by storm (and almost didn’t go away).
March 17th, 2009
Recipes to chase away your coldWe’re smack dab in the middle of cold season, and if you’re lucky, you haven’t yet succumbed to a cough, sneeze or sniffle.
March 3rd, 2009
Recipes to chase away your coldWe’re smack dab in the middle of cold season, and if you’re lucky, you haven’t yet succumbed to a cough, sneeze or sniffle. But if the winter woes of a cold already haunt you, don’t call on antibiotics for help. The common cold is caused by a virus, and antibiotics treat bacteria.
February 10th, 2009
Strawberry Balsamic SorbetGood-quality balsamic vinegar is the key to this frozen version of a classic Italian dish. Perfect served as dessert or as a between-course intermezzo, it’s loaded with vitamin C.
Chocolate Walnut Biscotti1 1/4 cups lightly toasted* chopped walnuts, divided
Healthy TreatsChocolate is the ultimate taste of love. In addition to its incomparable flavor, chocolate delivers a delicious boost to our health. And what better way to say “I love you” than with a mouth-watering gift that just happens to be healthy too? Here’s how chocolate and a few other star ingredients make for doubly scrumptious treats:
January 13th, 2009
A warm welcome for chill-chasing soupsA frosty morning is Mother Nature’s cry for hearty fare that warms us from the inside out. A steaming bowl of robust soup is a delicious answer. Cream, roux or pureed vegetables are often used to make a rich and velvety base for bisque or chowder. Another great way to fortify and thicken a tasty broth is a handful of savory whole grains. From Tuscany to Oaxaca, cooks the world over have guarded this secret for centuries. Not only do grains deliver thickening power — they add texture and distinctive nuances that pump up the flavor.
Recipe: Jota, Italian Bean and Sauerkraut SoupCourtesy Cheryl Forberg
Recipe: Fanesca, Fish and Grain SoupCourtesy Cheryl Forberg
Recipe: Italian Vegetable SoupCourtesy Cheryl Forberg
Recipe: Roast Tamale SoupCourtesy Cheryl Forberg
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