by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 21, 2013 | Diana's Healthful Recipes
If you’re bothered by gas when you eat beans, try this cooking method. Put the beans in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring them to a boil and take them off the heat. This breaks the capsules surrounding the beans and allows stachyose, verbascose and...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 21, 2013 | Diana's Healthful Recipes
This is the easiest way to prepare eggplant and no oil is required, so you don’t add unnecessary calories! Select a shiny, firm eggplant. Cut off the stem end. Pierce the skin in several places with a sharp knife. Set the plate on a microwave-safe dish and cook...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 21, 2013 | Diana's Healthful Recipes
You’ll notice that lots of my recipes list bouillon as an ingredient. That’s my shorthand for using a flavored liquid instead of water. When one of my recipes calls for bouillon, here’s what to use: Bouillon cubes, granules or paste. The easiest...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 21, 2013 | Diana's Healthful Recipes
Spice blends are a great shortcut for the busy cook who likes interesting flavors. Find them in the spice section of your supermarket or make up your own. The spice blends are made with all dry ingredients; spice pastes use some fresh ingredients such as onions,...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 21, 2013 | Diana's Healthful Recipes
It’s hard to go wrong when you cook with fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans. You don’t need to worry about precise measurements, cooking times or ingredient preparation. The recipes give you general guidelines, but if you do things a little...
