Chef Eric Stein, MS RD CCE

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Zucchini Fettuccini With Garden Vegetables and Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

Filed Under: Recipes, Meatless Mondays, Mindful Eating

I am pleased to present this recipe today as part of a cooking demonstration I am doing for Food Revolution Day. This salad is based on the use of herbs and vegetables commonly grown in home gardens across America....... Read More »

Posted: May 19, 2012 2:26 AM  |  Comments: (0)  
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Hospital Food: Should McDonald's Be An Option?

Filed Under: Food and Nutrition, Guest Bloggers

Today I have a guest blog from Irena Shnayder A Chicagoian with her Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition from NYU Hospital Food: Should McDonald's Be An Option? By: Irena Shnayder Ever walk into a hospital only to be...... Read More »

Posted: May 4, 2012 6:53 PM  |  Comments: (1)  

Raw Vegan Pad Thai

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Meatless Mondays, Recipes

Raw Vegan Pad Thai While it may be a stretch to call this "Pad Thai", this is a delicious raw vegan salad that emphasizes the technique of using thinly sliced summer squashes as the "noodles". It may seem like...... Read More »

Posted: May 4, 2012 12:14 AM  |  Comments: (1)  
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Quinoa and Calabacitas Enchiladas with Roasted Tomato Sauce

Filed Under: Meatless Mondays, Recipes

I used to live in Denver, Colorado where I was first turned on to calabacitas. A traditional dish of the Soutwest, calabacitas contains sauteed squash, onions, and peppers. There are numerous renditions of the dish, but this is by...... Read More »

Posted: April 30, 2012 11:27 AM  |  Comments: (0)  
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Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Cookies

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Recipes

Gluten Free Triple Chocolate Cookies I have no idea where I got this recipe... Some how I must have inherited it over the years, but I am sure glad that I found it. These are truely amazing chocolate cookies...... Read More »

Posted: April 23, 2012 8:41 PM  |  Comments: (0)  
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An Omega-3 Rich Diet

Filed Under: Food and Nutrition, Mindful Eating

Everywhere we turn we are bombarded with information about the importance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in our diet as well as its association with maintaining a healthy heart. But, it appears that the latest study on the...... Read More »

Posted: April 23, 2012 8:26 PM  |  Comments: (0)  
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Quinoa Tabbouleh

Filed Under: Meatless Mondays, Recipes

This is one of my go to recipes for sure whether I am going to a dinner party or presenting a cooking demonstration. Quinoa is my absolute favorite grain due to its versatility, and this recipe is packed with...... Read More »

Posted: April 23, 2012 7:31 PM  |  Comments: (1)  
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How Do I Choose The Best Peanut Butter

Filed Under: Food and Nutrition, Mindful Eating

Peanut butter has long been a comfort food for many Americans. I know I love peanut butter, But have you ever wondered how to choose the best one? With hundreds of options on the market, it is easy to...... Read More »

Posted: April 10, 2012 7:16 PM  |  Comments: (0)  
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