Tag: garlic

  • Dill and Caper Butter

    Dill and Caper Butter

    When I first started following the MIND Diet, I was dismayed to see that it recommended limiting the amount of butter you eat. I love butter. I thought it would be really hard to cut back. Instead, I figured out how to use small amounts in ways that highlight butter’s irresistible flavor and texture. One…

  • Cod with Chermoula and Whole Wheat Couscous

    Cod with Chermoula and Whole Wheat Couscous

    I’m excited to share this recipe today – it’s one of my favorite ways to eat brain-boosting fish. Cod with Chermoula and Whole Wheat Couscous pairs the bold flavor of chermoula with the mild flavor of cod. Feel free to use your favorite white fish instead, such as tilapia, catfish, etc. Serve with a simple…

  • Chickpea and Farro Soup with Fennel and Chard

    Chickpea and Farro Soup with Fennel and Chard

    I can’t believe it, but here is the final recipe of Souptember 2023. Chickpea and Farro Soup with Fennel and Chard is a delicately flavored, Mediterranean-style option we’ll be returning to in the cold months to come. If you’re on the fence about fennel or have never tried it, I suggest giving it a shot…

  • Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

    Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

    Fall is officially here in the northern hemisphere, and I have a wonderful recipe to help you kick off the season. Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is comforting, satisfying, and brain-healthy, thanks to whole grains, vegetables, and lean chicken. This recipe takes a bit longer than the ones I normally share because the wild rice…

  • MIND Diet Minestrone

    MIND Diet Minestrone

    If you’re ever craving veggies but don’t feel like a cold salad, this soup may be what hits the spot. MIND Diet Minestrone is made with brain-healthy ingredients, like whole-grain pasta and beans, and is loaded with vegetables. Though some minestrone recipes rely on meat, we build flavor using a vegan base of garlic, oregano,…

  • Chicken and Brown Rice Noodle Soup with Spinach and Mushrooms

    Chicken and Brown Rice Noodle Soup with Spinach and Mushrooms

    As I alluded to in the first Souptember post, this recipe is one of my favorites. Chicken and Brown Rice Noodle Soup with Spinach and Mushrooms has subtle Asian-inspired flavors, with a garlic and ginger base and a bright garnish of scallions, cilantro, and lime juice. And though it’s not the brain-healthiest (most over-processed foods…

  • French Potato Salad

    French Potato Salad

    This might be a bit blasphemous, but I have never been a fan of conventional American potato salad – except for my mom’s! Her’s is amazing… maybe everyone thinks that about their mom’s potato salad, though? French Potato Salad eschews mayo and instead is dressed with one of the staples of the MIND Diet: extra…