[1] Beef and mushroom broth with sliced portabella mushrooms, garnished with nasturtium leaves (tangy and peppery), sliced radishes and nori (seaweed) (photo © South Fork Kitchen & Bar). [2] Vietnamese-style broth with scallions, tofu, noodles, onions and a cilantro garnish (photo © Nguyen Phuong Nguyen | Pexels). [3] Familiar veggies: celery, leeks, onion, zucchini, parsley […]

Diet Tips

Here’s a piece of food art from Di Bruno Bros in Philadelphia. We’re sharing it as a tribute to NYC Pride weekend. You can make this rainbow flag* appetizer, with the seven colors† of the rainbow, using these foods (or substitutes of your choice): Peppadews Cheddar cheese Mustard Gherkins Blueberries Dried blueberries Beets   Serve […]

Diets To Lose Weight

[1] Patriotic pie crust (photo © The Topless Baker). [2] This Captain America Pie can be easily repurposed for July 4th. Here’s the recipe (photo © Hungry Enough To Eat Six).   While our previous recipe for red, white and blue frozen yogurt pops is a snap to make, this pie crust requires a bit […]

Diet Tips

For dessert or snacking over July 4th weekend, it couldn’t be easier to make these frozen yogurt pops. You need only 4 ingredients—plus an ice pop mold or paper cups and sticks—to make these scrumptious frozen yogurt pops. We have them in the freezer all the time during the warm weather; each week, a different […]

Diets To Lose Weight

How easy is this for patriotic eating on July 4th (photo #1) For breakfast with yogurt or cottage cheese. For lunch with burrata, goat cheese or ricotta. For dessert with vanilla frozen yogurt. As a topping for white-iced cakes and cupcakes. With half-and-half or light cream.   Or make the recipe below. Thanks to Wisconsin […]

Diets To Lose Weight

A patriotic cheese ball: our national bird, the bald eagle (photo © Di Bruno Bros | Philadelphia).   O.K., we’re impressed! The cheese professionals at Di Bruno Bros in Philadelphia created this bald eagle cheese ball. Why not salute our national bird on July 4th? The garlic-herb cheese ball is great with beer and wine. […]

Diet Tips

[1] A summery tuna and chickpea salad tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, on mixed greens, with a side of garlic bread (both photos © Delallo). [2] Golden balsamic vinegar (more about it below). You can get it from DeLallo.   You can always count on a can of tuna for a protein-packed salad. But you can […]

Diet Tips